{"id":18316,"date":"2021-08-03T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T18:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=18316"},"modified":"2021-07-30T09:50:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T16:50:16","slug":"from-start-to-finish-home-sellers-guide-to-sell-your-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2021\/08\/from-start-to-finish-home-sellers-guide-to-sell-your-property\/","title":{"rendered":"From Start to Finish \u2022 Home Seller&#8217;s Guide to Sell Your Property"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Selling your home is both exciting and a major milestone in your life, so you\u2019ll want to be prepared for what to expect to avoid a stressful process. Having an in-depth look at the seller\u2019s journey can help you make informed and confident decisions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From finding a real estate agent, negotiating offers to closing the deal, we\u2019ve outlined all the steps of a home seller\u2019s journey in our free Seller\u2019s Guide, which you can download <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/4985f103370b19a380be205f9\/files\/d9c23e09-7761-2434-4aea-274814fcee39\/Zoocasa_SellersGuide.2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Seller\u2019s Guide will cover the seller\u2019s timeline from meeting an agent to preparing for closing day. We\u2019ve outlined the 6 steps in a home seller\u2019s journey below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1. Working With An Agent<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery city is filled with thousands of agents, but not all are equal. We believe it is important to choose an agent that you feel confident with. Before you commit to working with an agent, make sure you have a good understanding of the knowledge and experience they offer. It\u2019s important that you ask your questions before making the decision to work with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Deciding Your Next Move<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you\u2019ve decided it\u2019s time to move, the \ufb01rst questions our clients usually have when it comes to selling their home is whether or not they should buy their new home or sell first. There is no one-size-\ufb01ts-all answer to this \u2013 it truly depends on your unique situation. The right agent will be able to explain your choices, and point you to experts that can help you understand your financing options. Once you\u2019ve figured out your next move, you\u2019re ready to move on to getting your home market ready.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Getting Your Home Market Ready<\/strong><br \/>\nThe time before you list your home is critical for developing your sales strategy, including if and how you\u2019ll stage your home and if you should complete any repairs or touchups before going to market. This is also when you\u2019ll discuss your marketing strategy with your agent, including :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 How your home should be priced<br \/>\n\u2022 If your home will be advertised through print or digital channels<br \/>\n\u2022 How you can find success selling your home off-market (if you\u2019re looking for a more private selling experience)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Listing Your Home<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce your home has been listed on the market, it\u2019s time to prepare for showings and getting ready to evaluate offers. Our seller\u2019s guide will give you a foundation of knowledge that will help you navigate this process with your agent seamlessly. Inside, you\u2019ll find information on :<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u2022 How to keep your home in show-ready condition<br \/>\n\u2022 What to expect if you\u2019re holding an offer night, or if offers will be accepted at any time<br \/>\n\u2022 What the differences are between a \u201cfirm\u201d and \u201cconditional\u201d offer<br \/>\n\u2022 What are some of the most common conditions you\u2019ll find on an offer<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Preparing For Closing<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve selected an offer, it\u2019s time to start getting ready for closing. During this time, you\u2019ll want to complete any action items required on your end to fulfill the buyer\u2019s conditions and make sure you\u2019ve selected your real estate lawyer.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Closing Day<\/strong><br \/>\nOn closing day, you\u2019ll hand over your keys and the proceeds from the sale will be transferred to you. Our guide outlines what you can expect from that process and how you can best prepare.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the full details on the home seller\u2019s journey including examples, advice, pictures and sample calculations, download a copy of our free Seller\u2019s Guide <a href=\"https:\/\/mcusercontent.com\/4985f103370b19a380be205f9\/files\/d9c23e09-7761-2434-4aea-274814fcee39\/Zoocasa_SellersGuide.2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/home-sellers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home Seller\u2019s Guide : How to Sell your Property, From Start to Finish<\/a> by Rachel Rehkopf | zoocasa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Selling your home is both exciting and a major milestone in your life, so you\u2019ll want to be prepared for what to expect to avoid a stressful process. 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