Before you start looking for a new home, it’s important to know how much you can afford. Work with a mortgage lender to determine how much you can borrow and what your monthly payments will be.
Create a list of your needs and wants:
Make a list of the features you want in a new home. This may include the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, a certain style of home, a specific neighborhood, or amenities like a pool or garage.
Start your search:
You can use online resources, like real estate websites, to search for homes that fit your needs and wants. Choose a Realtor you can share your favorites and work with to help you find homes that meet your criteria.
Schedule showings:
Once you’ve found homes that interest you, schedule showings with your REALTOR®. During the showing, take notes on the home’s features and condition. After each showing, tell your agent what you liked and didn’t like about the property.
Make an offer:
Once you find a home that you want to buy, work with your REALTOR® to make an offer. As the professsional, she can help you negotiate the price and terms of the sale.
Complete a home inspection:
After your offer has been accepted, hire professional home inspectors to evaluate the home’s condition. The inspection will identify any issues that need to be addressed before the sale is final.
Close the sale:
If the inspection goes well and all other conditions of the sale are met, including a satisfactory appraisal, you are ready to go to closing. At the closing, you will sign the final paperwork and pay any closing costs.
6 Essential Steps to Selling Your Home
Choose the right REALTOR®:
A professional REALTOR® with experience in your local market can provide you with valuable insights and guidance on pricing, marketing, and negotiating the sale of your home.
Price your home correctly:
Setting the right price is critical to attracting potential buyers and getting the best price for your home. Your REALTOR® can help you price your home based on comparable sales in your area, market conditions, and your home’s unique features.
Stage your home:
Staging your home involves presenting it in the best possible light to potential buyers. This can include decluttering, depersonalizing, and making small repairs and improvements to enhance your home’s appeal.
Market your home effectively:
Your REALTOR® can help you create a comprehensive marketing plan that includes online listings, professional photography, and other targeted marketing strategies to attract potential buyers.
Be flexible and accommodating:
Make your home available for showings and be willing to negotiate with potential buyers. Your REALTOR® can help you navigate the negotiation process and advise you on how to respond to offers.
Work with a reputable Real Estate Attorney:
Once you have accepted an offer, it’s essential to work with a reputable Real Estate Attorney to ensure a smooth and timely closing. Your Realtor can recommend a reliable attorney to handle the legal and financial aspects of the transaction.
