Information for Sellers
 Selling your home is something that almost everyone does at one point in their lives. This can be a very confusing time, filled with many questions and few answers. You may not even know all the questions you should be asking about selling your home. Fortunately, RE/MAX PLatinum Services can help.
RE/MAX Platinum Services can help you with all of the questions you have about selling your home. We have many years of experience in the real estate industry. We pride ourselves on quality customer service. Our customers come first and we make selling your home our first priority. Let's begin the home selling process so that you can understand how easy and hassle-free RE/MAX Platinum Services agents make it for our valued clients. Choose a link from the list below, or follow them step-by step to learn more:
The first question you might want to ask yourself is, "why do I want to sell my home?" Do you need more space? Are you an empty nester looking for a smaller space? Have you accepted a job in a different part of the country? All of these questions affect the potential sale of your home and the negotiating process of that sale. You may also want to begin making a list of all of the interior and exterior projects that you want to complete before placing your home on the market. Contacting a Real Estate Agent will point you in the right direction, too. Our agents have the knowledge and understanding of the industry. They can provide reliable information and get you moving in the right direction towards the sale of your home. #2 So You're Ready to Sell your Home Assessing your home is key in beginning the home selling process. You may want to ask yourself, "What would I like to see or not see if I were touring this home as a potential home buyer?" Problems like chipped paint, dirty walls, windows and doors; unfinished remodeling projects and cluttered garages are all areas for home selling improvement. Treat the sale of your home as you would with any day living in your residence. Neat, tidy and organized works! #3 You're Ready to List Before you list your home, it is important to do your homework on the real estate companies in your area.
Feel free to ask them the following questions:
There are a number of factors that go into determining the value of a home.
#5 Getting Your Home Out There There are a number of different ways that an agent can drive traffic to view your home:
The Offer
When potential buyers are searching for a home, they can respond in three different ways to the seller(s):
This negotiating process can at times seem very complicated. However, if you are equipped with the right RE/MAX Platinum Services agent, all of this can be made hassle-free. During the negotiating process of the sell of a home, the seller can react in one of three different ways:
The closing process is always changing. It is even referred to "settlement" or "escrow" in different parts of the county. With increased technology, most closings are completely automated and both parties do not have to be present at the same time to sign. Closings usually take about 30 days to complete. This mainly depends on the buyer's financing availability, successful home inspection completion, and various lender conditions (ex. title search, title insurance, termite inspections, surveys and appraisals). The closing process is the transfer of the title of the property from the buyer to the seller. The buyer will receive the keys to the home or the deed to the land, while the seller receives payment for the property. The amount the seller receives is based upon the amount that is still owed on the mortgage, any outstanding fees or taxes and any additional closing costs. All legal papers are filed with the local record office. It is this step where the buyers and sellers do very little. It is important as the seller to take a final walk through the property to make sure the property's condition as not changed. It is equally important for both the buyer and seller to make sure the paperwork they are signing reflects the agreement of the original sale. #8 Surviving the Move Moving can be one of the most emotional times in your life. The thrill of something new: a new career, a new neighborhood, a new home. While this may sound great to some people, for others, these changes can be an emotional rollercoaster. The key to surviving your move is to first analyze the situation. You may want to ask yourself these questions, "What does my move entail?" "Will I be moving across the country or just down the block?" "Could I handle the move myself, provided I have the right packing materials and friends to help?" Or "do I need to explore the option of hiring a professional moving company?" There are many resources out there. You may want to consult your RE/MAX Platinum Services agent for guidance or refer to our Moving Checklist for more information. #9 Hiring A Moving Company If you plan on hiring a moving company, you might want to do some research first. Our Moving Guide offers great information for those researching the possibility of hiring a mover. |
