-
Know your
property - Property taxes,
zoning, lot size, square footage.
-
Research property
laws in your area - Disclosure
laws, Restrictive Covenants, Eminent Domain, etc.
-
Set the price –
Compare to similar properties sold in your area -> we can
assist you with this free of any charge.
-
Determine
financing alternatives – Buyers
might not be familiar with potential financing in the area.
-
Prepare your home
for professional inspection –
Repair or bring items up to standard:
Outside:
-
Curb appeal
-
Paint – color choice must fit area.
-
Lawn & landscaping
-
Condos - Front door (and balcony, if there is one)
-
Windows and doors
-
Roof and gutters
Inside:
-
Interior paints & finishes
-
Appliances in good working order & of recent vintage
-
Plumbing and electrical systems in good repair
-
Carpets or other floor coverings clean & in good repair
-
Sealants (sink, shower, tub, windows) in good condition?
-
Light fixtures working properly and all areas well lit
-
Know your neighborhood -
Local schools, shopping, parks, transportation
-
Establish a marketing budget
- How much are you willing to spend to sell your house
-
Investigate the real estate sections of
local newspapers, other publications and most importantly, the
Internet – Find out what gives
you the most "bang for your buck?" Learn the rates and
deadlines for each publication, and then decide which one (or
more) is best for you and your market.
-
Establish a marketing plan – Determine
what it is that gives you the best exposure
-
Write and/or design successful ad – Assure
well and professionally written ads
-
Clear your schedule.
Make arrangements for showings and "open houses" – weekends
are ideal.
-
Purchase and install a "For Sale" sign
– Assure a well-designed, attractive and weatherproof
sign
-
Design a flyer – Add
color pictures and display well in front of your property.
Refill when necessary.
-
Purchase "open house" signs -
Make sure to ad exact address and
directions to your property. Remove promptly at the end of day
-
Schedule Open House. Run
special advertising in newspaper
-
Keep a list of prospective buyers –
Follow up on serious leads
-
Once you have an offer, negotiate -
Leave your emotions behind
-
Request a Pre-Approval letter -
No offer makes sense unless the
buyer has the economic resources to purchase your house at the
price you negotiated. Put extra care in financing
contingencies related to the Purchase and Sales contract.
-
Get your forms in order –
Determine the necessary disclosure
forms and assure that forms and content adhere to Florida or
federal law. The proper forms may be obtained from the local
Board of Realtors.
-
Negotiate final terms of the sale –
Include the following important
points and agree in writing to:
-
Price
-
Inspection contingencies
-
Financing terms/contingencies
-
Date of closing
-
Date of possession
- Have an Attorney review all your
documents and guide you
through closing process.
For
the motivated homeowners that decide to do a For Sale By Owner,
we are providing a useful checklist that provides a
step-by-step guide to receive top dollars for their property.
For Sale By Owners are encouraged to contact us for any
questions or legal forms they will need to complete a
transaction successfully.