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Details, Details
by Carol Van Wagner - Bristow
Are you good at details? If you decide to sell your home without a real estate professional, you will need to pay a great deal of attention to details. Before offering your home for sale, you must decide on a price. This involves an analysis of properties in your area that have recently sold and homes that are currently on the market. It is useful to get an outside opinion about the condition of your home from a home inspector, and to make the recommended repairs or cosmetic improvements.
You should be familiar with aspects of buyer financing, such as current interest rates, discount points, and fees that are subject to frequent changes.
When you locate a buyer, you must prepare a
binding sales agreement, including details on price, financing, inspection, title transfer, possession dates, and other deadlines. Once you have a signed contract the real work begins. You can spend many hours or days on details that are critical to coordinating a smooth transaction.
A real estate professional understands all the inner workings of a real estate transaction and is experienced in handling any complications. Relieve your anxiety and regain your peace of mind through professional representation!