SELLER'S GUIDE

1. CHOOSE A REALTOR

It is important that you work with a licensed Realtor® when selling your most valuable asset. Whether you’re a first-time home seller or an experienced investor, choose a Realtor® who is completely committed to guiding you through the entire process.

2. PRICE YOUR HOME

Your Realtor can provide a comprehensive Comparable Market Analysis (CMA), which is a comparison of similar properties actively listed, recently sold and those that didn’t sell. The CMA makes it easier to understand market value and to set the right price.

3. PREPARE YOUR HOME

Before you can market and show your home, you want it to make a solid first impression. Your Realtor® will show you how to declutter effectively. Cleanliness is next. Make your home feel spacious and beautiful. You want buyers to focus on your home’s best qualities.

4. MARKET & LIST YOUR HOME

A Realtor® will work with you to arrange professional photos/video, create marketing material, advertise your listing and reach out to their network of Realtors® and home buyers. It’s important to understand ahead of time the plan for marketing your home.

5. OPEN HOUSES & SHOWINGS

Home buyers can view photos/video of your home online but letting them step inside helps them experience living there. The more people who view your property, the better. That’s why when you list your home and set up a marketing plan, your Realtor® should discuss hosting an open house and the value of private showings.

6. RECEIVE & NEGOTIATE OFFERS

Speak with your agent and devise a strategy to get the most value for your home when bids come in from buyers. Your Realtor® will use their experience to suggest when to accept an offer and how to present a counter offer.

7. LEGAL DOCUMENTATION

Prior to closing, your Realtor® will instruct their conveyancing team to send your notary or lawyer all of the documents that they need to work towards completion.

8. COMPLETE THE SALE

As you sign the legal documents, you’ll also be finalizing the financial side of the sale. Your Realtor®, Lawyer/Notary and financial institution will help you through this process and make sure that you understand the net profits of the sale.