Seller's Listing Guide - 12 Home Listing Tips

1. Price Your Home Right

   Your agent can research comparable sales in your area and advise you of the appropriate price range for your property.

2. Be Flexible On Financing Terms

   Have your agent explain what financing options are available. Flexibility on financing terms may secure a better selling price.

3. Make Your Property Accessible To Buyers

   Lock boxes are a great way to make our home most accessible to agents for showing. Appointment only showings are the most restrictive. If your lifestyle is not compatible with frequent showings, your agent will help you determine a solution to suit your needs. Remember, the easier a home is to show, the better the odds are of getting the deal you want.

4. Use The Latest Marketing Technology

   Make sure your agent utilizes the latest technology, such as internet sites that cater to home buyers. A good agent will know where you can get the best exposure.

5. Stage Your Property Correctly

   Put some items in storage, create more light, play music or otherwise improve the ambience. Your agent can offer helpful advice to create the right first impression. Keep things cleaner than usual.

6. Remember That Selling Property Is Not Seasonal

   Don't base selling decisions on the seasons. Property sells year-round.

7. Re-evaluate The Marketing Plan

   Re-evaluate your agent's marketing plan every 10 days. Make needed adjustments based on the current market and buyers.

8. Analyze Why You Aren't Getting Offers

   Eighty percent of all buyer activity comes from signs and MLS listings. So if you aren't getting any offers and are flexible with showing your home, it may be time to re-evaluate the marketing plan.

9. Make The Right Kind Of Repairs

   Before making improvement prior to listing, consult a real estate professional. Some upgrades will not yield any real increase in value, while others may increase property value substantially. Ask for low cost solutions to minor repairs that will yield the best profits.

10. Give The Sales Process Enough Time

    Homes may take 1 months to 2 months to sell in any market. Estimate how much time you have before you need to sell and then plan ahead to allow extra time. You don't want to be force to accept a disappointing offer.

11. Screen Prospects Adequately

    One of the best reasons for hiring a realtor is his ability to prequalify a prospect financially so that you don't lose valuable negotiation time. Your agent may discover when a prospect has an ulterior motive for shopping homes, other than purchasing.

12. Believe That You Can Make A Difference

    The top agents in the industry report that their sellers are responsible for at least one out of 10 sales. You can network your business and personal friends, hand out flyers and keep your house in move in condition. Your realtor should be ready to hand you all resorts of assignments to make the team effort successful.