- Contact us (really – we can help from the start). The first step in listing your house is to have a conversation with one or more local Realtors™ because everything we’ve outlined here is easier when you have someone already dedicated to working with you.
- Think about your goals. They define our goals for you – everyone wants to sell their hose for the most money, but sometimes timelines or other conditions matter, too.[emaillocker id=1358][/emaillocker]
- Reflect on what you’ve done to the home and when. We’ll ask about these things when we meet with you. Did you put in a new roof or kitchen? Some agents like to use a “seller’s disclosure form” which is a standardized form asking questions that buyers commonly ask. We can show you one and it’s up to you whether you want to fill it out or not.
Here are the basics covered by a seller’s disclosure form:
- limitations on the property
- easements or other encumbrances
- any town violations
- nonconforming use
- variances or special permits
- permitted work
- code violations
- flood zone info
- water drainage problems
- underground fuel tank
- heating system history
- septic info
- pluming history
- water quality
- electrical system
- appliances
- security system
- air conditioning
- foundation
- basement
- roof
- chimney/fireplaces
- floors
- walls
- windows/sliders
- insulation
- asbestos
- lead paint
- radon
- insects
- swimming pool/jacuzzi
You’ve read a lot about us and our approach to working with sellers, so hopefully you’ve chosen to work with us. But if you’re still on the fence and you’d like to get a second opinion, by all means – please do! You are welcome to interview more than one agent and see which one/team feels like the best choice for you. We do really appreciate it when sellers are upfront about this, and we hope to provide you with the resources and confidence in our services to be the right pick!
Next up: Step 2: Pricing and the Comparative Market Analysis