10 tips for a smooth home sale

Putting your house out in the market can be exasperating. The entire process needs your time and energy for a good result – but almost always, when done the right way, the end result would more than satisfy you.

It is very important to surround yourself with experts who know the ins and outs of the business. They will guide you on how to effortlessly go through the entire process of getting yourself a buyer and achieving a smooth transaction.

Choose the right Real Estate professional

               If you are planning to sell your home 

              choose a Realtor who  is knowledgeable 

              about the current market situation and has

              the credentials to prove it. Your Realtor is  

              going to be your advocate and  

              represents your best interest. He must 

              be trustworthy and upfront in all your

              transactions.

Understand the process

Meet with your broker, lay your cards on the table. Keep on asking, a great Realtor won’t mind questions. Voice out your realistic expectations and have him walk you through the entire process from start to finish.

Choose a good attorney

Choosing an experienced, local real estate attorney is crucial. Ask your broker for recommendations. A good lawyer  can help you save time and energy.

Prepare your home to go on the market

The golden rule is “Less is more.” Walk systematically through your home with your broker to decide what needs to be done to make it ready.

Market your home

Your broker needs to be using print and Web advertising, social media, YouTube videos, individual domain sites, blogs, key words, etc., to reach today's buyer who is sophisticated, knowledgeable, and online.

Pricing is everything

If the price is right, a bidding war can happen. A realistically priced house obviously sells more quickly. Always remember that buyers are value-conscious, they always do research before they embark on this equally life-changing journey.

Host open houses

Making the effort to host regular open houses is important. Your broker should be available and excited about the opportunity.

Negotiate an offer

With our current market situation, offers usually start low. Don’t fret, it’s perfectly normal. Keep your emotions at bay, you never know where the offer will go so do not be afraid of countering. Working through the details in a calm manner always achieves the best results.

Deal with the inspection

Understanding the importance of the inspection is the first step to maintaining the emotion-free tone necessary during negotiations.

Move on

Your house is finally sold. It’s time to organize and move things out of the house. Your broker will disclose to you the local laws regarding smoke/carbon dioxide inspections, utility transfer etc. Now you can celebrate your successful sale and move forward to even greater things.  

 

Do you want to work with a Realtor who never fails to keep his clients updated about Real Estate trends?  Call me, Mynor Herrera, today for expert help buying or selling in the DC, MD, & VA areas! I also specialize in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, as well as the subdivisions of Rosemary Hills, Rock Creek Forest, East Bethesda and Whitehall Condominium.