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Sellers' Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You may have a million thoughts and questions about selling real estate. Some of these may be common knowledge, but other questions will be unique to you and your situation.

Selling your home or property is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life, so it’s important that you make sure you’re making the best decision for you (and others).

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HOW TO STOP A SALE FROM FALLING APART?

After negotiating with a buyer, the last thing you want to see is the transaction falling apart. Some of the following ideas can help ensure a successful close.

Consider your neighbors: can they sabotage or help your home sell? How?

Obtain a pre-inspection: this gives you an opportunity to spot and fix issues that might hinder the sale. Plus, it'll provide higher confidence to the buyer that these issues have been remediated and addressed.

Review your Homeowner's Association rules: can your HOA interfere with the sale?

Be ready to negotiate: are you willing to make concessions / compromise with the buyer and help close the sale?

HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VALUE OF MY HOME OR PROPERTY?

When it comes to selling homes, buyers are the ones who actually determine the value of the property. Therefore, it's important to make your home or property attractive to them with the right price.

The so-called "market value" of your home is what the buying public will pay for it if you sell it.

As a homeowner, you can increase the desirability and potential for a higher sales price through better preparation and the marketing / exposure of your listing.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY HOME OR PROPERTY READY FOR THE MARKET?

A properly listed home usually takes about two weeks, but it can sometimes take longer if a little tender, loving, and care (TLC) is needed to spice up the home.

We may also add in an extra week as a buffer before launch, so we can have time to do things right.

Real estate professionals know it's a long time to wait before your home is 100% ready to sell, but you don't want to rush and to end up costing you more than just time.

WILL I SAVE MONEY SELLING WITHOUT AN ELEVATE REALTY AGENT?

You can get the home sold on your own if there are no objections from anyone and the terms you propose are agreeable to both parties.

Some people prefer to work alone, but in most cases, the staging and marketing abilities of an experienced listing agent can help you achieve far greater results than you would on your own.

You don't just want a simple listing agent; you want someone who is going to help you get a higher price for your house, attract more qualified buyers, and strengthen your position as a seller.

Listing your home with an Elevate Realty real estate agent can also make life easier once it's time to put your house on the market.

If you are not fully aware of what is required in order to get your home built the way you want, it could be detrimental to the contract that is in place. You should never do anything that could negatively affect the contract you have in place.

ARE ZESTIMATES AND OTHER ONLINE HOME VALUATION TOOLS ACCURATE?

They can be used as a guide, but they are not always 100% accurate.

It’s impossible to know the exact value of a house until it’s sold, and it is based on estimates.

These websites don't consider price determination factors such as location, condition of the home, upgrades, recent improvements, etc.

A great Realtor will help you evaluate your home, prepare a current CMA based on all of the factors that I've discussed and then provide advice about the price.

HOW MUCH ARE CLOSING COSTS TO SELL MY HOME?

You’ll pay several fees to close the transaction such as seller prep fees, attorney fees, your prorated portion of HOA dues, the HOA closing fee, your prorated portion of property taxes, and the excise tax.