What is the Selling Process?
- Select an agent
- Determine the listing price for your home
- Determine the time frame for which you want your home on the market
- Decide which marketing ideas will be used to advertise the sale of your home
- Review all offers being presented to you and start negotiating the sale
- Acceptance of a contract
- Open escrow with United Title Company
- Inspections are ordered by the buyers
- Notice of loan approval from the buyers
- Contingency period
- Close of escrow
Why should I use a realtor during the selling process?
Here are 10 reasons to use a realtor when selling a home. Your realtor:
- Has access to a large inventory of properties in various areas.
- Knows your financial position, goals and property requirements.
- Knows property assessments and can present an offer that will provide the best value for your money.
- Is familiar with current mortgage products and placement.
- Is unbiased and can answer questions and meet challenges objectively.
- Assist and guide you in all your real estate paperwork to ensure all your documents are properly and legally executed.
- Is familiar with zoning codes, schools, neighborhoods, churches, transportation, shopping centers, etc.
- Has a list of professional associates that they can refer for repairs, renovations, etc.
- Is a licensed agent throughout the State of California
- Will be there for you after your escrow closes.
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