2. Determine your requirements for the sale of your home
Selling your home and looking for a new place to call home can be an overwhelming experience.  Before you put a For Sale Sign out, decide what your selling price would be.  First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you’re comfortable the marketing plans for your home. 

While you are preparing your home for sale, you'll need to think about the home you want to purchase.  Make a list of needs and wants.  Start looking at the areas you want to move to and review You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.

3. Prepare your house for sale
A home that isn't ready to show may ruin any potential sales.  Prepare your house by putting yourself into their shoes.  Take a look around and fix or clean anything buyers may notice. Once your home is listed you will get the most interest.  So make sure your home is ready to impress buyers. So clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home in the best light is essential. Don’t put the sign out until your home is ready to be shown off. 

4. Review Local Market Conditions
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale.  Complete the form below for a free Comparative Market Analysis.  This will give you the current conditons of your local neighborhood. Real Estate is always changing.   There is no substitute for a professional when it comes to local market knowledge.

5. List away!
Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with an agent who uses online marketing is a great step in the right direction. Now just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers!