You may want to sell for many reasons: Whether you want to downsize, you need more space, you’re an empty nester, you’re relocated from work or you simply want to cash out to invest in something else. You may even owe more than the value and you need to short sale the property for other reasons. No matter the reason, home sales are all unique. But having a trusted professional by your side, whether it’s to buy or sell, can make any situation a smooth ride.
If you ever think that a real estate professional is expensive, you’re obviously not considering the cost of making a mistake on a sale. In that sense, the guidance of a certified professional can potentially save you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress. Here are just some things that a realtor does to make sure the sale goes well and your savings stay intact.
For a successful sale, I recommend first get a Pre-listed Home Inspection to detect any defects or malfunction on the 4 points of the house. Electricity, Roof, Structure, Plumbing
When starting with the pricing and marketing of the property, time is of the essence. Pricing the property right can attract serious buyers. Offers should start coming during the first 2 weeks of the property’s opening on the market. However, some sales are more complicated. For example, if the house is on a busy street, the upgrades are not tasteful; the property is updated, or if the property has illegal additions, then other incentives should be added to generate interest. A trusted realtor will guarantee that this process is done within a timeframe that will bring out the most and best-paying buyers.
A professional that can coordinate the inspections, do negotiations that make sure the transaction complies with the contract timelines for contingencies, avoid red flags during the process, coordinate closing after the financial contingency is met, and obtain maximum profit
Then, of course, the staging part. Fresh light colors, cleaning, and organizing closets, packing personal pictures, minimizing ornaments, clearing counters, adding natural plants, new bedding, professional pictures, including aerial views and professional videos
Florida law provides that, with some exceptions, sellers must disclose any facts or conditions about the property that has a substantial impact on its value or desirability and that others cannot easily see for themselves.
A copy of the Seller Disclosure will be available on the MLS to all buyer agents before visiting the property
Appraisals not always come at a value. Sometimes the value results in dispute and the renegotiation of terms require an experienced agent.
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