Welcome to the Home Selling Checklist – your essential guide to a seamless and successful home-selling journey! As your trusted realtor, I understand that selling your home involves numerous steps, and staying organized is key. This checklist is meticulously crafted to help you navigate the intricacies of the selling process, from preparing your home for listing to closing the deal with confidence. Let’s embark on this exciting venture together, ensuring that every detail is considered and every task is completed, leading you to a smooth and profitable home sale. Let the journey begin!
- Select a Real Estate Agent
- Make a list of candidates and be sure to include a CDRE®, who is trained to support real estate matters in divorce cases
- Meet with potential agents and ask quesitons
- Make your pick!
- Check Your Home’s Condition
- Walls and ceilings
- Flooring
- Windows
- Lighting & electrical
- Water & plumbing
- Exterior
- Make Repairs
- Consider upgrading cabinets and countertops
- Address major electric issues
- Address major systems issues
- Fix broken doors and windows if necessary
- Prepare for Listing
- Paint
- Clean windows & doors
- Remove knickknacks & decorations
- Declutter all rooms, basements and garage
- Rearrange furniture
- Consider a home stager
- List Your Home
- Decide on the asking price
- Photograph your home
- Review your listing
- Show Your Home
- Remove any remaining personal items you haven’t already packed
- Clean all floors and dust surfaces
- Make the beds
- Clean all of the bathrooms, including showers and bathtubs
- Make sure you and your family are note in the home during the showing
- Mow the lawn
- Clear walkways
- Get a pet-sitter
- Organize closets
- Evaluate Offers
- Decide the price range you’re willing to accept
- Ask potential buyers for pre-qualification or proof of funds
- Read each offer in detail
- Look out for contingencies
- Evaluate the bidder’s closing dates against your own plans and any court orders if applicable
- Make a counter offer
- Close On Your Home
- Select the winning offer
- Start the closing process with your agent and title company
- Wait for your buyer to finalize the details of their mortgage
- Sign all paperwork at closing and celebrate the beginning of your next adventure!
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!