1. Find the right representative
The experience and knowledge of a dedicated and resourceful real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale. Meet with any one of our professionals to learn more about their service offerings.

2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home
Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to one of our agents and make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are.

At the same time, you should be compiling a needs and wants list for the home you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.

3. Prepare your house for showing
Underprepared homes can be absolute sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed (first couple of weeks), so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home’s best foot forward is essential. Don’t “open for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible. You may otherwise leave money on the table and / or prolong the time it takes to sell your home. Find out from us what can be done to make the best out of your sale.

4. Find out what your local market looks like
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth and quick sale. There is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge and sensible pricing advice. Our agents have their finger on the pulse of your neighborhood and can tell you what is really going on.

5. List away!
Lots of good photos and extensive online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with anyone of our agents who use state-of-the-art Point2Agent marketing software is a great step in the right direction. Now just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers!