House Seller Guide
Updated: Aug 17
I wanted to share a list of articles I've created pertinent to the home-selling process in typical sequential order.
Prior to Your Decision to Sell
Get One or More Comparative Market Analysis
Decide on an Agent
Choosing an Agent:
1. What to Look for in a Listing Agent for Your Home or Other Real Estate
2. Reviewing Agents Former Listings Online
2. Digital Options When Selling
3. Why Buyers & Sellers Often Choose Not to Work with Honest Real Estate Agents & How To Avoid That
4. Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Details
5. Which Multiple Listing Service(s) Are Needed to List in SE VA?
6. Why In-Person or Virtual Face-to-Face & Screen Share Meetings Are Best (geared towards buyers but applicable for sellers as well)
7. Should You Rule Out an Agent Over Suggested List Price Differences?
8. Sellers Overpricing Their Home
If outside of Adam's coverage area, ask Adam for a referral.
Adam:
If in Adam's coverage area, consider Adam to be Your Agent:
Adam's Area Photos For Listings
Adam's Matterport Virtual Tours
Why Matterport Virtual Tours for Real Estate Are Best, & How To Make Them Better
Preparing Your Home for Sale
Basic Preparations:
Preparing for a Listing Appointment with Adam Garrett Basic Elements of Preparing Your Home Before a Listing Appointment How to Prepare the Interior of Your Home Prior to Listing How to Prepare the Exterior of Your Home Before Exterior Photos The Impact of Season on Real Estate Photos
Consider a pre-listing inspection: Detailed Questions for Home Inspectors
Consider sharing with your neighbors including Why & How Your Neighbors Can Help
Repairs/Reno/Cleaning/Maintenance:
Should You Sell As is? Financing Repairs/Renovations Prior to Sale
Credit Card Strategies for Home Expenses
Cost Guide to Repairs & Remodeling
Where to Find Equipment To Borrow/Lease/Purchase for Your Property Repairs/Reno/Cleaning
Marketing Your Home for Sale
Specific Types of Sales
(Primarily Geared Toward Buyers, But with Much Helpful Information for Sellers as Well):
Listing Agreements
1. Go over with your agent their commission options, with sometimes different offerings depending on the commission amount (which is definitely the case with Adam). If working with Adam, ask him for his commission offerings spreadsheet which goes over all the details.
2. Do a Thorough Seller Survey with Your Listing Agent (if they have one) to Better Market Your Property & to Prevent Issues
3. Reviewing & Signing Listing Paperwork
4. Instructions for Sellers Listing Property
Starting Showings
ShowingTime & Alternative (Drastically Inferior) Showing Services
Depending on your commission amount & price, Adam will be offering limited functional staging.
Depending on your commission amount, price, & other factors (i.e. power on) Adam will be offering a premium snack/non-alcoholic drink selection.
Depending on your commission amount & price, Adam will be performing open house(s) starting the Saturday after listing.
Keeping Your Home in a Good State Before & Throughout the Home Selling Process
Prepare for Offers
Next Steps After Seller Receives Offer(s)
Virginia Realtors® Residential Contract of Purchase (Outside & Sometimes Within Hampton Roads)
Hampton Roads Offers: The REIN Standard Purchase Agreement
Below & Above Asking Price Offers
Offer Elements Sometimes Included:
Under Contract
What Sellers Need to Know Right After Contract Ratification
Responsibilities & Inspector Options Including Deadlines Template for REIN & VAR Offers
Basic Elements of Service Provider Determinations
Detailed Questions for Termite (WDI) & Moisture Inspectors
Closing
Post Closing
Finances:
Help for HomeOwners by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
If Purchasing After Sale:
If outside of Adam's coverage area, ask Adam for a referral. What do purchasers need to buy a home? Tips for Search Creation with Your Agent
If Renting as a Tenant After Sale:
Adam's Rental Assistance
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