The thorough resource from RE/MAX helps home sellers list with confidence.
The thought of selling a home can be daunting for some – especially those selling for the first time. That’s why RE/MAX put together the Home Seller’s Guide, an extensive resource that serves as a great starting point for homeowners looking to make a move.
The guide includes:
- Tips for finding the right real estate agent
- Insights on what to do – and what not to do – when listing and showing your home
- Selling strategies for move-up buyers
- A home seller’s glossary of important industry terms
RE/MAX Home Seller’s Guide
Why does the home-selling process begin with a real estate agent?
As a local housing market expert, a real estate agent brings immense value, experience and expertise to a home sale. According to 2023 data from the National Association of REALTORS®, the typical home listed for sale by owner – known as FSBO – sold for $310,000, whereas the typical home listed by real estate agents sold for $405,000.
The sooner a home seller brings a trusted real estate agent on board, the sooner that agent can start providing intel on getting the home ready to list.
A real estate agent can:
- Use market comps and strategy to determine price
- Suggest staging pointers
- Coordinate professional photography for high-quality listing photos
- Write a listing description that perfectly portrays the place
- Host house tours and open house events
- Navigate the deal with the buying party and buyer’s agent – and negotiate on the seller’s behalf
- Draw up contracts and agreements
- Facilitate the closing process
- Take care of stressors along the way
- And so much more!
What should move-up homebuyers consider?
A move-up buyer owns a home and is ready to buy something new. They have likely either outgrown their space or are headed to a new location – but either way, they’re looking to upgrade from their current dwelling.
While the idea of moving from one place to the next is exciting, it also requires strategy to align the timing of selling and purchasing. The Home Seller’s Guide from RE/MAX includes three strategies for move-up buyers to consider as they navigate the logistics of selling their home.
First-time buyers, move-up buyers and downsizers alike can use the resource to familiarize themselves with industry terms that may pop up during the transaction, like chattels, contingencies, fixtures and more.
To get started on the homebuying journey, take a look at the Home Seller’s Guide from RE/MAX and connect with a trusted, local RE/MAX agent today. RE/MAX agents average more sales than other real estate agents – and, they have the experience to get the job done in today’s market.
Article originally appeared on RE/MAX.com.
