HOME SELLING PROCESS
Step 1:
Deciding to Sell
We understand that selling your home is a personal decision, and everyone has their own reasons for doing so. The first step is to take a moment to consider if selling is the right path for you in your unique situation.
If you’re unsure if now is the right time - reach out! We’d be happy to discuss your goals and provide insight into the local real estate market.
Step 2:
Hire a REALTOR®
When you choose us to sell your property, we're here to make the process less stressful and worry-free. You can leave all the finer details to us. Sit back, relax, and let us take care of everything. We've got your back and will ensure a smooth and enjoyable selling experience.
Step 3:
Sign a Listing Agreement
Before your listing officially goes on the market, there will be some important paperwork for you to sign. These documents may include binding contracts with our team and disclosure statements about your property. It's essential to carefully review these documents and ask us any questions you may have. We want you to feel confident and informed throughout the entire process. Rest assured, these documents are designed to protect your interests and ensure a smooth and secure transaction.
Step 4:
Determine the Asking Price
We provide all of our clients a comprehensive comparative market analysis (Home Evaluation). This in-depth analysis allows us to determine the optimal list price for your property. We take into account various factors, including the current market conditions, recently sold homes comparable to yours, and the active listings that will be your direct competition. By pricing your home competitively in the market, we ensure a stress-free and successful sale.
Step 5:
Prepare Your Home For Sale
A good REALTOR® has connections to professional home stagers who excel at preparing homes for the market. We work closely with Danielle Klassen from A&E Home Staging, an expert in her field. Together, we ensure that your home is beautifully staged to capture the attention of potential buyers and make a strong impact in the market.
Step 6:
Obtain Documents
We provide a seller's checklist that outlines all the essential documents we will need from you to list your home. This includes important details such as property taxes, power bills, rental equipment information, and more. Having these documents readily available is highly beneficial, as when buyers review them prior to making an offer, there is a higher chance of a successful sale.
Step 7:
Market Your Home
We use our bullet-proof marketing strategy for all of our listings to ensure maximum exposure for your property. This includes promo videos, paid social media ads, marketing emails to our data base of over 3K potential buyers, featuring your listing in our newsletter, and more.
Step 8:
Viewings
This is your time to shine! First impressions mean a lot to buyers, so it's important to make sure your home is ready to impress. Nowadays, buyers are looking for move-in ready properties. We send our clients a Pre-Showing Checklist that details how you can prepare your home for successful viewings.
Step 9:
Receive and Accept an Offer
Once a buyer wishes to purchase your home, you will receive an offer. After you accept an offer from a buyer, there are typically conditions of the sale that must be worked through before the sale is firm. Here is a breakdown of the four most common conditions:
Financing: Buyers typically have a 7-10 day window to secure funding from a financial institution.
Insurance: Buyers will require a letter from their insurance provider confirming the insurability of the property.
Inspection: While not always the case, some buyers may opt to have a professional inspect your home.
Document Review: Buyers will thoroughly review all pertinent documents related to the sale (Property Taxes, Power Bill, etc).
Once the due date for these conditions approaches, buyers will provide a waiver, indicating that the conditions of the sale have been met. At this point, your home is officially sold.
Step 10:
Closing Day
Closing Day is here. We provide complimentary cleaning services to all of our sellers, so all you have to focus on is packing up and moving out! Congratulations!
““Andrew was excellent to work with. He called us back right away and got the ball rolling immediately! We had a very successful experience and our property sold very quickly for a price we were very happy with. Thank you Andrew for being so diligent, responsive and on the mark for the sale of our condo! I would highly recommend Andrew to anyone!””