Getting Ready

Choosing the right real estate agent, understanding market conditions and having all your documents in place will ensure the selling process runs smoothly.

A realtor can save you money
• With a professional realtor on your side, you’ll have access to the most current market conditions, appropriate pricing and the most buyers. Most people lack these resources that are essential to getting the best price on their home.

26 questions to ask a realtor
• Perhaps your first agent didn’t get the job done right. Here’s 26 questions you must ask (and get satisfactory answers to) before you select your next realtor.

A realtor can be one of your most valuable resources
• Why trust your valuable home equity to anyone other than a professional? When your home is placed before the most buyers, at an appropriate price, you win – the best price, in the shortest time on the market.

A realtor can protect your equity
• Most homes sell for over $100,000. A professional realtor can help you retain the most of your hard-earned dollars.

Understanding market conditions
• Buyer’s market? Seller’s market? Balanced market? The impact of these market conditions on the sale of your home.

Gather your documents
• Paperwork is an important aspect of selling a home. Here’s a review of the documents you’ll need to ensure a smooth process.

How to determine your home’s worth
• While many factors determine the value of your home, in the end “worth” is really determined by what a buyer will pay. Here’s how realtors use a number of factors to determine the value of your home.