Putting your home on the market can be a stressful process, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Fortunately, with the help of an experienced team of real estate agents and this easy to follow guide, you can smoothly complete the process. Following these steps will help you prepare so you can get organized and sell your home for the best price possible.
Once you've decided on the home of your dreams, our team will help you construct the best ofter for you. This will include price, any contingencies, loan type, closing date, and possession. The offer will be submitted to the seller via Dotloop, and we will wait for a formal response.
After your offer has been received by the seller, it may be necessary to negotiate terms they will accept. Our team of expert negotiators will discuss with you different options and tactics we can use to make sure you're getting what works for you.
The buyer and seller have agreed upon the terms and price to purchase the home. The contract is fully executed with signatures from both parties. Our team will make sure this contract is sent to the lender and the title company and a timeline will be sent to all parties Time is of the essence in any transaction! You are officially IN CONTRACT!
Your earnest money will be collected and deposited according to the terms and conditions of the agreed upon contract. The amount and where and when this is deposited are very specific to each agreement. We will remind you and help you get this done!
During this time, we will guide you to help you get the proper inspections on the property Again, your inspection period is determined by what is in the agreed upon contract so we will make sure we stay in those timeframes while allowing you time to make informed decisions. Once the inspections are done, you may want some items that were uncovered to be repaired. Remember, this phase is also part of our negotiations. We will always work with you and advocate for you. At the end of the day, it is always YOUR decision how to proceed!
Your lender will order an appraisal for the home. They want to make sure their investment in the property is valued tor the purchase price. This phase is also a contingency of your contract. It the home does not appraise for the purchase price, we have expert negotiators to jump in and help come up with possible solutions.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!! You have signed all the documents from the lender for your mortgage and from title to transfer ownership. Your lender has wired funding. The property is being recorded at the county auditor's office. Once again, you will get the keys to move in according to the terms of what is in the agreed upon contract.
You’ve reached the last step in the seller’s process. When you close on a home you are selling, you are legally transferring ownership of the property to the new buyer. We will meet with the company closing the transaction to sign the final paperwork and go over any issues that have not yet been taken care of. During this time, you can also make plans with your team of real estate agents to handle final details such as canceling utilities, cable, and lawn or trash services, changing the name on accounts that the new owner is retaining and ensuring the new owner has instructions for all appliances that will remain in the home.
Once you have sold your home, you’re free to take the next step on your journey. Whether this is relocating to a new city, moving into a larger home, or downsizing and enjoying your life as empty-nesters, knowing all your selling responsibilities have been taken care of will help you achieve peace of mind for your new path.
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