Choosing a REALTOR (Real Estate Professional Agent):
The first step to sale your home is choosing a Realtor.This Real Estate Professional Agent will charge you a percentage (might be 3.5% and up) of the final sale price. As a seller, your relationship with a REALTOR is vital ,so meet with several before making a final decision. A good place to start is right in your neighborhood. Check“FOR SALE” signs to see which REALTORS are doing business in your area, ask them about their knowledge of neighborhood,selling prices and other reasons why you should list with them? Choose a REALTOR you feel comfortable with; one who will handle the sale of your home as if it were his or her own.

What the Realtor does?
Your REALTOR will help you understand the selling process.He or she will provide you with a full explanation of what to expect so you are not faced with any surprises along the way. One of the first things your REALTOR will ask is,“ Why are you selling your house?” Your REALTOR will also explore any time constraints you may have, your financial situation and,any future plans.It’s all part of getting to know you so the sale will be handled to your complete satisfaction.

Pricing Your Home:
The single most important decision you will make with your Real Estate Professional is determining the right asking price for your property. Arriving at an accurate estimate of value for your home is one of your REALTOR’s prime tasks.It involves analyzing your home and comparing it to other, similar houses for sale or recently sold in the neighborhood. Once you've achieved a realistic sales price, you can count on your property being professionally marketed and promoted to bring more buyers to your door. You can also expect to sell your home for the best possible price in the lease amount of time. The Benefits of Pricing Right, Your property sells faster, because it is exposed to more qualified buyers. Your home doesn't lose its "marketability." The closer to market value, the higher the offers. A well-priced property can generate competing offers.

Open House:
Most sales representatives will suggest a number of ways to market your home, however if your agent has decided an open house would be advantageous, here are some suggestions to help make your open house successful. Get rid of the clutter to maximize your space. Have a garage sale, empty the closets and take the time to give those things away to charity. Besides making your home look great for showing, it'll give you less to do on moving day.

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