Seller’s Guide

Understanding Your Property's Value

Assessing market value: Discuss factors that affect property value (location, condition, market trends).

Explaining comparative market analysis (CMA) and its role in determining the property's price.

Preparing Your Property for Sale

Staging tips: How to present your property attractively to potential buyers.

Repairs and improvements: Recommendations for enhancements that could increase value.

Professional photography: Highlighting the importance of high-quality visuals for listings.

Finding the Right Real Estate Agent

Criteria for selecting a competent agent: Experience, knowledge of the local market, marketing strategies.

Interview questions to ask potential agents.

Understanding the agent's role in the selling process.

Listing Your Property

Creating an effective listing description: Key features, benefits, and neighborhood highlights.

Utilizing multiple listing platforms: MLS, online portals, social media.

Importance of curb appeal and first impressions for physical showings.

Negotiating Offers

Understanding different types of offers: Cash, financed, conditions, etc.

Strategies for negotiating: Use of counteroffers, win-win negotiations, use of comparables sold in the neighbourhood, and highlight the unique features of your home.

Overview of the closing process and timelines.

Closing the Sale

Finalizing the sale: Completing paperwork and legal requirements.

Walkthroughs and inspections: Importance of this stage in the process.

What to expect on closing day: Signing documents, transferring ownership.