Listing Your Home

 

Coming to the decision to sell your home is fraught with questions about, for example, where to start, how do I get the house in shape, what are the costs involved, and where will I live. The decision is very difficult . And, when you have made the decision, a host of other questions arise about the right people to hire, perhaps a contractor to present the house in its best possible light, a realtor and a lawyer, to name a few. The good news is that people do it every day so you have to believe that there are systems in place and all will be well.

When you reach the point of listing your home your goals will be to achieve top dollar with the most favourable terms in a reasonable time frame and to accomplish a smooth transition. The job of the realtor is to ascertain a fair market value, attract qualified buyers, and highlight the merits of your home to coincide with the buyer’s wants and needs.

I have been selling homes for the past twenty five years or more and it seems to me that there are two major factors that will cause a property to sell: exposure to the marketplace and the asking price of the home. In this internet age, it is vital to draw on all the resources the internet can provide to expose the home to potential buyers.  In pricing the home it is important to satisfy three important people: you (the seller), the buyer, and the often forgotten appraiser. If the appraiser does not approve, the buyer does not get the mortgage.

I will discuss the various aspects of selling and buying a home in upcoming weeks but in the meantime, if you have any questions please email me at ckidd@trebnet.com or call 416-505-7513.