Seller Tips

The Real Estate Process - Get the Whole Picture.

Buyers and sellers can often feel lost when it comes to the flow of a transaction and can benefit from a primer.

The closing process can take 30 – 60 days from the date of contract acceptance. Understanding the importance of each step better prepares buyers and sellers to expect the unexpected.

Before embarking on your next real estate contract, reviewing the process can help make real estate very easy.

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Understanding the Cost of Selling

Fees & Costs you May Incur

Deed Stamps

Abstract Extension

Survey

Attorney Fee

Recording Fees

Real Estate Professional Fee

Wood Infestation Report

Septic Pumping & Certification

Water Bacteria Test

Seller Concessions

Repairs & Improvements

Repairs

Smoke & CO Detectors

Miscellaneous Expenses

Seller Checklist - How can I prepare my house?

YOUR HOME’S CURB APPEAL

Mow lawn
Trim shrubs
Edge gardens and walkways
Weed and mulch
Sweep walkways and driveway, remove branches, litter, or toys
Add color and fill in bare spots with plantings
Remove mildew or moss from walls or walks with bleach and water or other cleaner
Take stains off your driveway with cleanser or kitty litter
Stack woodpile neatly
Clean and repair patio and deck area
Remove any outdoor furniture which is not in good repair
Make sure the pool or spa sparkles
Replace old storm doors
Check for flat-fitting roof shingles
Repair broken windows and shutters, replace torn screens, and make sure frames and seams have solid caulking
Hose off exterior wood and trim
Replace damaged bricks or wood
Touch up exterior paint, repair gutters, and eaves
Clean and remove rust from any window air conditioning units
Paint the front door and mailbox
Add a new front door mat and consider a seasonal door decoration
Shine brass hardware on the front door, outside lighting fixtures, etc.
Make sure the doorbell is working

THE GARAGE

GENERAL INTERIOR TIPS

Add a fresh coat of interior paint in light, neutral colors
Shampoo carpeting/replace if necessary
Clean and wax hardwood floors, refinish if necessary
Clean and wash kitchen and bathroom floors
Wash all windows, vacuum blinds, wash window sills
Clean the fireplace
Clean out and organize closets, and add extra space by packing clothes and items you won’t need again until after you’ve moved
Remove extra furniture, worn rugs, and items you don’t use; keep papers, toys, etc. picked up--especially on stairways
Repair problems such as loose door knobs, cracked molding, leaking taps and toilets, squeaky doors, closets, or screen doors that are off their tracks
Add dishes of potpourri, or a drop of vanilla or bath oil on light bulbs for scent - don’t overdo it!
Secure jewelry, cash, and other valuables
Consider that strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale

THE LIVING ROOM

THE DINING ROOM

THE KITCHEN

Make sure appliances are spotless inside and out (try baking soda for cleaning Formica stains)
Make sure all appliances are in perfect working order
Clean often forgotten spots on top of the refrigerator and under sink
Wax or sponge floor to a brilliant shine, clean baseboards
Unclutter all counter space, remove countertop appliances
Organize items inside cabinets, pre-pack anything you won’t be using before you move

THE BATHROOMS

THE MASTER BEDROOM

THE BASEMENT

THE ATTIC

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