Atlanta Real Estate Tips

How To Sell Your Home

Starting with you, the seller

Before the yard sign goes up, you and your agent must do some homework- and it makes all the difference.  They will combine your knowledge of your home with their Premier Service® expertise to make sure to attract the best buyer.

Gather the facts

Buyers want to know details; having the answers is a powerful sales tool.  Your agent will ask you lots of questions and with the answers you provide to these questions, will create a customized listing and marketing plan that targets the right buyer.

Help your agent by collecting or providing the following information, if possible:

• The legal description of the property.
• The number of rooms and their sizes.
• A list of things not attached to the house that you're offering for sale, such as window treatments, carpet, fixtures, swing sets, etc.
• Past utility bills, property taxes and insurance.
• Information about your mortgage including the type, terms and assumability.
• Financing assistance, potentially through your own lender.
• Any liens against the property.
• If you live in a condominium or townhouse, include a copy of the association's declaration, bylaws, financial statement, monthly fees and special assessments.
• Special items or improvements about the house.  (Point out things that may not be apparent on a walk-through.)
• The positive points about your neighborhood, such as demographic information and proximity to services, shopping, schools and other areas.
• Any defects that aren't apparent.  (Most states require a seller disclosure be completed by the seller listing these defects.)

Critical Elements of a Sale
Making it easier on yourself
Setting the price
Marketing your home
Showing your home
An offer to buy
Closing and possession
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