What is the Home Selling Process like?
If you’re thinking about selling your home, or you’re just curious about the process many people are unsure what the home selling process involves. It can feel daunting if you have no idea of what to expect. Understanding the process can help you to feel comfortable and prepared, and when it’s time for you to list your hoe for sale, you can work together with us to make these steps as effortless as possible!
Step One: Establish a price
Start with some market research to determine the ballpark amount for your home sale. You can use a wide variety of free online tools to estimate your home’s value. To determine how much your profit would be, you should subtract any sales costs to see what will be left over once you sell. Your agent can help you through this process.
Step Two: Prepare your home
When preparing your home for sale you should first clean and declutter it in order to improve its curb appeal. Any necessary repairs should be made before listing if possible. You can either hire a professional stager or use your agent to help you arrange your furniture in the most attractive way. After all, you only have one chance for a great first impression.
Step Three: List your home for sale
Your agent can help you to identify the selling points of your home and create the best advertising words to convey them. Quality photographs will help you to advertise the sale as well online.
Step Four: Offers and negotiations
You may receive multiple offers on your home. Don’t be quick to accept the first offer you receive, especially if it’s below asking price or seems too low. You can always provide a counteroffer.
Step Five: Enter into a contract
Once you have accepted an offer you will open escrow and order a title policy. After the home inspection and appraisals, you sign escrow documents.
Step Six: Closing day! Hand over keys and collect your funds
After the closing appointment you will sign the final paperwork and hand over your keys! The sale proceeds will be wired to your account minus any fees.
Selling your home isn’t a decision that you make lightly. We are happy to help you make the process as seamless as possible. If you’re selling your home in the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley we are happy to help! Just contact us at 907-694-4800.
