An In-Depth Guide: How to Sell a House

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STEP 1

Find an Amazing Real Estate Agent

Partner with the John Fincham Group. John Fincham Group Agents know the market and will help you make the most money possible.

STEP 2

Prep House for Sale 

Some Ways to Prepare Your House:

1) Clean your house deeply.  2) Make any necessary renovations to your house. 3) Declutter storage spaces

STEP 3

Set a Price 

Your John Fincham Group Agent will help you set a realistic and competitive price for your house.

Key to Setting a Competitive Price: 

1) Stay objective!  2) Checking the price of other homes in the market  3) Not setting a high price and lowering it periodically.  

STEP 4

Start Showing Your Home

You can set up open houses or appointments with individuals.

Ask your John Fincham Group Agent how to properly set your home up for a showing. 

STEP 5

Review Your Offers

An offer to buy your home is a purchase agreement signed by the potential buyer that includes:

1) Amount of the offer.  2) Buyers payment method.  3) A time limit for the offer.

REMEMBER! Your John Fincham Group agent is your best ally during the negotiations and is equipped with the data and expertise to guide you.

STEP 6

Prepare for a Home Inspection

To Prepare for an Inspection: 

1) Clean your house.  2) Leave a note if anything doesn’t work and explain that you’re getting it fixed. 3) Provide documents about maintenance and repairs. 4) Leave the home

STEP 8

Prepare For Appraisal 

An appraisal is a professional who provides an objective valuation of your home and its worth.

To prepare for an appraisal:

1) Provide a list of all major renovations to your home. 2) Clean your house 3) Leave your home

STEP 9

Close on a Deal

Make Sure to: 

1) Keep all receipts and invoices and before-and-after photos of repairs. 2) Save your closing documents and home improvement records for taxes.

Congrats on selling your home, you did it!