By Devon Thorsby, Editor, Real Estate – USNews
The first line item and key to the successful sale of your home is contacting Active Properties & Cliff Daniels
And then, Cliff will be referencing many of the line items detailed in the preparation and the success of a home ‘For Sale.’
The Guide to Selling Your Home
Timing Your Home Sale
- Is It a Good Time to Sell?
- Is It a Good Time for You to Sell?
Preparing Your Home for Sale
- Including the role and selection of the list agent
- Make necessary repairs and updates
- Determine the asking price.
- Stage your home.
Putting Your Home on the Market
- Marketing your house online.
- Holding an open house.
- Keeping your home ready for tours.
Your Pending Home Sale
- How to handle multiple offers on your property.
- How to negotiate an offer.
- What to expect while you’re under contract.
- What to know for closing.
The Cost of Selling a Home
Here are some costs you may be expected to cover leading up to the sale of your home:
- Repairs on the home prior to listing
- Minor updates
- Professional cleaning
- Staging
- Professional photos for marketing
- Repairs following inspection
- Fee for your attorney (depending on State of transaction – Colorado utilizes the services of Title
- Commission for both listing and buyer agents
- Possible early payoff fee to your lender
- Portion of buyer’s closing costs if part of contract to purchase
- Transfer tax (only in Mountain communities – Vail Aspen – Steamboat other resorts)
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