Step 1: Prepare Your Home for Sale
First impressions matter. Before listing, take time to declutter, clean, and make any necessary repairs. Consider small upgrades that can boost your home’s appeal.
Quick Wins:
- Fresh paint in neutral colors
- Deep cleaning throughout
- Landscaping touch-ups
- Fix any obvious repairs
- Declutter and depersonalize
Step 2: Price It Right
Your agent will prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help determine the optimal listing price. Pricing correctly from the start attracts more buyers and can lead to faster, better offers.
Step 3: Market Your Home
Professional photos, compelling descriptions, and strategic marketing are essential. Your home will be listed on the MLS and promoted across multiple platforms to reach qualified buyers.
Step 4: Show Your Home
Keep your home clean and ready for showings. The more accessible your home is for tours, the faster it’s likely to sell.
Step 5: Review Offers & Negotiate
When offers come in, your agent will help you evaluate each one based on price, contingencies, financing, and timeline. Together, you’ll negotiate the best terms.
Step 6: Close the Sale
After accepting an offer, you’ll work through inspections, appraisals, and any negotiations. At closing, you’ll sign the paperwork and hand over the keys.