Your Selling Journey
Each year, RE/MAX agents help hundreds of thousands of families buy, sell or rent a home.
Let our experience be your guide through your home selling journey.
1. Choosing an agent
You’re ready to sell, but do you know what prospective buyers are looking for in your area?
If you want to maximise your profits and sell your home faster, you need to partner with an agent who truly understands your local market. Our best advice is to look for a real estate agent who:
- Knows & understands the area
- Has a grasp on new development in the area
- Demonstrates a proven track record
- Holds a deep understanding of local buyers
2. Preparing your home for sale
What’s the best way to add value to your home before it goes on the market?
Before listing your property on the market, making the right home improvements can go a long way. RE/MAX agents worldwide sell more real estate than any other brand. We know what sells a home and we can help you make a difference before your home goes up for sale.
Our team reveal the DOs and DON’Ts of preparing your home in this article, helping put you on the right track to sell.
3. Setting your sale price
The art and science behind pricing your home to sell.
When selling a home, it’s often the price that gets potential buyers through the door and determines how quickly a property will sell. But how do you know if you’ve priced it right – and how much influence does the wider market have on your selling price? With 130,000 professionals in over 100 countries selling more real estate than any other brand worldwide, at RE/MAX we know a thing or two about pricing homes. So we can help you get the best possible result when setting your selling price.
40% of sellers do not correctly estimate the value of their home!!
Is price everything?
While price is definitely important, it’s not the only part of a successful sale. In a buyer’s market, you may see buyers willing to wait for the right deal, and in this case price is key.
- You don’t want to out-price potential buyers; however, in a seller’s market you could end up with multiple offers – some of which even exceed your original asking price.
- On the flip side, a home priced too high has the potential to scare off buyers, possibly allowing your home to sit on the market for longer, and produce a lower selling price.
- Sometimes, sellers and buyers don’t agree on a home’s value. In this case, a knowledgable agent relies on local expertise, market research and data to help reinforce the price and in negotiations to help you get the best deal.
This is why it’s so important to get a professional opinion before you take your home to market and potentially end up with a mismatched deal. If you do, it could mean a lost opportunity to sell your home.
4. Your house is on the market!
An Open Home is your chance to make the best first impression on potential buyers. But what are the key areas to focus on that will help you create the most impact? At RE/MAX, our agents help someone find their perfect place every 30 seconds. We know those final minutes before an Open Home can be some of the most nerve-wracking of any home sale.
With just 60 minutes left until your agent opens the door, let us help you get ready for inspection with our 60-minute guide.
5. Sold! What happens now?
It’s surely a big relief to know that your home has sold. While you’re now probably breathing a little easier, there’s still more to do as you wrap up the home selling process.
At RE/MAX, we understand that the property sales process is not the same in every location. A qualified local agent can help you navigate any unique rules and regulations governing the sale process in your particular area.
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