Ten Things to Expect When Selling Your Home in Orlando, FL

You’re ready to sell your home, and you have dreams of the first family coming to see your home, walk in the front door, fall in love, make an offer for more than you’d hope for, and the sale finalized in thirty days. Sellers don’t always know what to expect after they put their home on the market, and these ten tips can help you in the process. 

 

• - Be prepared to do some painting and patching, at the very least.  If you want the best sale price, you must do your best to get that price. 
• - It’s a practical idea to have the house inspected for pests and have that report ready if/when a potential buyer asks about it. 
• - Major issues with your house should be repaired before the For-Sale sign goes in the front yard, and if it’s not possible, you’ll need to offer a credit to the buyer for repairs. 

• - Detach your emotions about the house while you’re in sell mode.  Think of it as a financial transaction, or from the excited and expectant house hunter’s view.  
• - Be clear on what does or does not stay with your home:  any kitchen appliances, washer and dryer, chandeliers, and even window treatments.   
• - If you or your agent have decided to hire a staging firm, don’t take offense if they ask to put your belongings in storage.  It’s not personal--it’s about making your home attractive to the general public and getting the best sale price for you! 
• - Be prepared for inconvenience.  You will not be getting a weekly showing schedule every Monday that’s set-in stone.  If you want to sell your house, flexibility is key when allowing potential buyers in to see it. 
• - Talk with your agent about what incentives you can offer to make your home more attractive to a buyer. 

• - Be available to your agent, whether it be via phone calls, texting or email.  They are your link to the buyer, and it’s important that you be accessible to them. 
• - As the seller, you have to be at the closing, so be prepared the day of:  zillow.com gives you the low-down on what to bring, and what you’ll be signing. 

 

Once you’re finished with the cleaning, decluttering, and replacing that one doorknob that doesn’t work, it’s time to get your home sold.  Selling it at the best price means that you have to be prepared, flexible, and practical. If you’re not sure what you need to do, ask your Realtor.  They are there for you in every step of the home-selling process. 

 

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Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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