Selling Your Home
There are a million different reasons why people sell their homes, but every seller have one thing in common: the desire to get as much money as possible from their existing residence as quickly and as hassle-free as possible. (If your home is your principal residence, you won’t have to pay capital gains tax on any profits from the sale. If, on the other hand, it is an investment property, prepare for the tax man!)
Before you begin the selling process, really evaluate why you’re moving. Do you have too few rooms, or too many? Has your job moved to another city and you’re relocating? Are the neighbours driving you away? Or are you simply looking for a change? A complete analysis of your current position will give you a good foundation for your next home hunt.
Buy or Sell First?
Buy or sell first? That’s tricky. After all, if you find a purchaser for your existing home, before you’ve found a new one, you may find yourself living out of a suitcase if convenient closing fates cannot be negotiated. On the other hand, if you find your dream home before you’ve found a buyer for your old one, you may be faced with carrying two mortgages for a time. So how do you manage? Easy. Do your homework and have a good idea about the neighbourhood and type of home you’re looking for. Do an honest evaluation of your family’s needs and budget. Speak to your Right At Home agent and start your new home search as soon as your existing home hits the market.
Purchasing a home before you sell could be a risky strategy if you’re counting on proceeds from the sale. If you’ve found a purchaser before you’ve found your next home, use “purchase a new home” as a condition when you sign back the agreement. Again, it will only be for a fixed time. Even if you have no found the ideal next house by the time the deal closes, you may still wish to proceed with the offer. As a buyer with a “sold house” you will be in a better position to negotiate price.
Make Your House More Sellable
While we all believe that our home is our castle, our personal tastes may not appeal to everyone. Your Right At Home agent will work with you to give you an impartial analysis of your home – how it relates to other “competing” homes on the market and how your home reflects current design and style trends. Your agent will also take a good look at the general condition and upkeep of your dwelling. Overall, your Right At Home agent will work with you to position your home on the market so that your sales experience will take place as expeditiously as possible.
Advertise Your Home on Your Local MLS® System
Arrange Showings
The Open House
This is usually not a pleasant experience. This upside is that you usually won’t have to be there to act as a guide. The downside is that you might have a series of open houses over a few weeks, with people poking through all areas of your home. And you’ll have the constant pressure of keeping your home looking its best.
The Viewing
When an agent has a client who is interesting in your home, they will fist call to make an appointment with you Right At Home agent. If you’re lucky, you’ll have time for the last-minute tidying. Of course, you can say no if the prospective purchaser wishes to come at an inconvenient time. During the viewing, make sure you give the viewer and the agent a feature sheet and get the agent’s business card. Give the viewers the freedom to wander around your home by themselves. Following may make them uncomfortable. The agent will stay with the prospects to offer some protection against theft or property damage.
Tish Faith, Sales Representative
Right at Home Realty Inc.,
5111 New Street, Suite 104
Burlington, ON L7L1V2
Office Phone: 905.637.1700
Mobile: 905.691.4733
Email: tish@tishfaith.com
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Tish Faith, Sales Representative
Right at Home Realty Inc.,
5111 New Street, Suite 104
Burlington, ON L7L1V2
Office Phone: 905.637.1700
Mobile: 905.691.4733
Email: tish@tishfaith.com