Simplified Home Selling

12 steps to selling a home:

Step 1) Consult a realtor

• Pricing strategy
• Listing agreement

Step 2) Prepare Home for Sale

• Staging
• Marketing (MLS/Websites Social Media & Video Print Advertising)

Step 3) Schedule Showing

• Showing Service
• Private Showings
• Open Houses

Step 4) Negotiate Offers

• Accept
• Counter
• Decline

Step 5) Contract: Conditions and Contingencies

• Inspection
• Appraisal
• Financing
• Other: Special

Step 6) Home Inspection

• Repair
• Replace
• Accept

Step 7) Mortgage Application and Finances

• Credit Report
• Verification
• Approval

Step 8) Property Appraisal

• Determine Value
• Comparisons
• Justify Loans

Step 9) Under Writing

• Requirements
• Verifications
• Certifications

Step 10) Open Escrow

• Collect Funds
• Receive
• Secure

Step 11) Title Search

• Review
• Identify
• Insure

Step 12) Final Walk Through

• Observe
• Confirm
• Communicate

Close Settlement

• Sign Closing Documents
• Funds Disbursed
• Certify
• Record
• Close ESCROW