Step by Step Guide to Selling Your Home

Selling your house can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into clear steps makes it manageable.

 Here’s a guide that walks you through the basics.

🏡 Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your House

1.  Decide If You’re Ready to Sell

* Are you emotionally and financially prepared?

* Have you built enough equity?

* What’s your reason for selling (upgrading, downsizing, relocating, etc.)?

2.  Understand the Market (We are here to answer these questions)

* Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market?

* Check local home sale trends and pricing.

* Talk to real estate agents or get a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).

 3.  Choose How to Sell

You have three main options:

* Real Estate Agent – Most common, offers expertise and charges a commission.

* For Sale By Owner (FSBO) – Save on commission, but you do all the work.

* Cash Buyer / Investor – Fast, but typically get a lower price.

4. Prepare Your Home for Sale

* Declutter and deep clean.

* Stage your home (professionally or DIY).

* Make necessary repairs (paint, leaky faucets, etc.).

* Boost curb appeal (landscaping, exterior cleaning).

5.  Set the Right Price

* Use comps (recent similar home sales).

* We will help with pricing strategy.

* Overpricing can cause delays; underpricing may leave money on the table. We are here to help!

6.  Market Your Home

* Quality photos are crucial!

* List on MLS (Multiple Listing Service), Zillow, Realtor.com, etc.

* Social media, flyers, and open houses can also help.

 7.  Show the Home

* Be flexible with showing times.

* Keep the home tidy.

* Consider not being present during showings.

 8.  Review Offers & Negotiate

* Offers include price, contingencies, and closing timeline.

* Don’t just focus on the highest offer—consider financing, conditions, and flexibility.

* You can accept, reject, or counter any offer.

 9. Under Contract → Escrow Process

* Buyer conducts inspections.

* Appraisal is done (especially if buyer is using a mortgage).

* Title search and financing processed.

10.  Close the Sale

* Final walkthrough by buyer.

* Sign legal documents (often at a title company).

* Pay off mortgage and fees.

* Hand over keys!

Common Costs When Selling:

* Agent commission 

* Repairs or upgrades

* Closing costs 

* Staging or cleaning

* Capital gains tax (if applicable)

We are here to help you every step of the way! Contact us today to get started.