Build Your Home Selling Team

We can help take the place of a real estate agent to market your home and attract interested buyers as well as provide valuable education and know-how. To help with the home selling process, we offer a “Find a Pro” service that will help you find professional services in other real estate areas. You may not need all service providers, but you might want to use “Find a Pro” to engage these key team members:

	Home Inspector
	Title & Escrow Company
	Real Estate Lawyer
	Real Estate Appraiser
	Home Warranty Company

Prepare the Home for a Successful Sale

Most buyers prefer homes that are not in need of major repairs, so you’ll want to address any maintenance issues.

	You may want to hire a certified Home Inspector to get an expert opinion on the condition of the house.
	Review your home inspection report and decide what repairs you want done. We recommend fixing the basics, such as broken windows, leaky facets or painting a room to make it friendlier and brighter. Use our "Find a Pro" section to find everything from an electrician to a roofer.

Price the Home

One of the most important things you can do is price your home correctly. Educating yourself about your local real estate market, including recent sales and current listings, will help you arrive at a proper asking price.

	Compare your home to similar homes currently listed on the market. We recommend you visit any available open houses to understand how these home were priced.
	Get a Property or Valuation report for your home. The report will compare your home with recent sales in your neighborhood. (Note: most ForSaleByOwner.com listings come with a free property or valuation report)
	Consider hiring a professional appraiser for an expert opinion of your home’s value in today’s housing market.
	Research and review the most recent sales of similar homes in your market.
	Consider what improvements you have done that may impact your home’s value (ex. remodeling the kitchen).
	Analyze all your research and set an asking price.

STEP 2: Market the Home »