Choosing a REALTOR®
Selling your home isn’t a simple procedure. It involves large sums of money, stringent legal requirements and the potential for costly mistakes. A REALTOR® will spend the time it takes to help you sell your home in the least amount of time and for the best possible...
The Listing Agreement
A Listing Agreement is a contract between you and your agent’s brokerage company. It provides a framework for subsequent forms and negotiations. It's important the agreement accurately reflects your property details and clearly spells out the rights and obligations of...
Setting Your Price
How much should you ask for? Although you may have an idea of how much your house is worth, it's important to have your home valued on its own merits by a professional. Be careful not to price your property too high or too low. If it's too high, there's no sale; too...
Listing and Marketing Your Property
If your listing is an MLS® listing, your REALTOR® will place your listing on a real estate board’s MLS® System. Through the board’s MLS® System, all other REALTORS® that are members of that board can find and view information about your property, and all have the...
Waiting For the Right Opportunity
Sometimes a home doesn't sell right away. Avoid the urge to pull your home off the market. Be persistent! Generally, there are three reasons why a home may not sell as fast as others: location condition asking price Obviously, you can't change your home's location....
Accepting an Offer
Once a buyer is found, you'll receive an offer that will: Detail the buyer’s price Specify any conditions that may apply or be attached State desired date of possession The date the offer expires As an act of good faith, the buyer will make a deposit with the offer....