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What to Expect During the Home Selling Process

April 9, 2021 By Admin

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Are you trying to sell your home for the first time? The process can be long and arduous, with lots of room for error. However, if you know just a rough overlay, you can plan for all eventualities. 

From preparing your house to closing sales, we can help. Read on as we go through the stage you need to know when home selling. 

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Choose a Strategy for Selling a House

There are several methods you can choose to sell your home. You can choose to use a real estate agent, which is great for market-ready homes. However, if you want to avoid commissions, you can go the for sale by owner (FSBO) route. 

Cash buyers are usually companies or individuals who buy low and try to flip the house for a profit. You can get rapid sales using these companies though you will get a lesser offer.

Decide On Repairs

Next, you should get your house ready for sale. This can include a home inspection, so an independent specialist can let you know the major problems that need addressing. These could include electrical work, foundation repair, roof repair, or mold. 

You can sell ‘as-is,’ which is when a home is sold without repairs. This is usually best for cash sales.

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Begin Marketing

If you are selling a house through a real estate agent, they may do much of this for you. Marketing is the process of getting people attracted to your home and viewing it. This can be done through online websites, marketing in print media, and holding open houses and showings. 

Negotiating a Price

Once you have an offer, you can begin to negotiate a price. This may require a lawyer’s services, as there are numerous legal documents to create and sign once you agree on a price. 

Even if you have interested parties, there may still be some groundwork to do. The agreement may require you to do extra repairs or make changes to the home. In this instance, the buyer always has the upper hand.

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Closing

The home closing process is the final part of transferring the property. However, this is where most problems can occur and usually involve problems on the buyers’ side. For instance, a mortgage lender may decide not to lend money to your buyer. 

Finding a buyer and closing take up most of the time when selling a house. If you ask the question “How long does it take to sell a house?” and you want to speed up the process, some methods, such as cash sales, can be much quicker and cut these elements down. 

Home Selling

Once you know the home selling process, you are ready to begin putting your house on the market. Remember that it is likely problems will occur, but they can all be resolved. If you are selling for the first time, it may be advisable to get a real estate agent to guide you through the process. 

If you enjoyed this article, then visit the rest of our blog. We have everything from finding a property to decorating. Visit us and let us find your dream home in the coming year!

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