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Helpful
information on selling your property:
1.
Determine when you want to sell. Do you have to be someplace by
a certain date?
2.
Estimate how long the process will take.
3.
Decide where you will be moving to after the sale. Think about
finding an Agent in another area, or let Charles Arnold Real Estate work
for you there too.
4.
Inspect your property to see what needs to be done to prepare the
property prior to putting it on the market?
5.
Be sure you have a basic understanding of the entire selling
process: putting the property on the market, showing the property to
Agents/Buyers, negotiating and accepting an offer (from a qualified
Buyer!), the Buyer's inspection, the time between accepting an offer and
closing, and moving out.
6.
Find a top quality Real Estate Agent. This might be the most
important thing you do. Do not make this choice casually. Get
referrals from people you know, note Agents that are active in your
area, "interview" Agents, and visit open houses. We recommend Charles
Arnold Real Estate, Marla Campbell, owner/broker.
7.
Determine what things your Agent is responsible for and the
things that you are responsible for. Having this discussion early can
save misunderstandings down the road. If you are buying a home as well
as selling, be sure you discuss how that will work with the selling
process. If you are moving in the same area, your Agent can probably
help you with both the sale and the purchase.
8.
Be sure to put your property on the market at a fair price - one
that will net you top dollar, but be competitive so you avoid a long
market time. (Properties get "stale" after time passes.)
Make sure your property is easily accessible for Agents and their
Buyers. If they can't get in at their convenience (during reasonable
hours), you will find it very difficult to get a sale.
If you have chosen a good Agent, understand the process, and communicate
extensively with your Agent, this can be a fairly smooth and painless
project. Good communication is the key to a successful relationship.
Do
not be overwhelmed. We work for you and will be by your side through the
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