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How Do You Sell a House

December 09, 20223 min read

Eight steps to sell your home yourself in 2022:

  1. Find and Work with an agent who knows the market. Get a Local Real Estate Broker, Agent, or Investor.

  2. Set goals for completing the home selling process.

  3. Have inspections and appraisals conducted for cash home buyers?

  4. Don't waste money on needless upgrades.

  5. Take High-Quality Images of the property and House.

  6. Market your property on the market with a realistic and negotiable price.

  7. Review, deny offers, and approve only one proposal.

  8. Sign proper documents with the home buyer.


How do I sell my home without a realtor?

Your three main options to sell a house without a Realtor® include:

  1. Sell the home or property directly to a cash home buyer.

  2. Hire a real estate consultant or wholesaler to facilitate a sale to a known buyer.

  3. Handle the sale yourself via For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and manage all calls.


Is it reasonable to sell a house as-is?

Assuming your cash home buyer has the proof of funds (or loan accessibility), the rest of the process should happen pretty quickly. The homeowner may not have to stage the house or repair minor damage by selling the property to the owner, which implies fewer out-of-pocket expenses for the seller.


Is it cheaper to sell a house to the owner?

You can save money from making a house sale to the homeowner. Rather than paying a full commission, which can commonly be anywhere from 4.5-8%, offer to pay just the buyer's agent for procuring a cash home buyer. It will save you half a commission and could end up getting your home sold much quicker!

What paperwork is required to sell a house?

Proof of your identity

Basics first: to sell your house, you'll need to provide your solicitor with some form of ID to show you are whom you say you are. It is usually proof of your current address, such as a recent utility bill, plus photo identification (e.g., passport or driving license).

Why should you hire a Realtor to sell your home?

Using Real Estate Agents for Negotiations

Using a real estate agent instantly gains an air of professionalism and credibility. You can work out a better final sale price for you because the real estate agent will negotiate a better offer without the buyer knowing your actual limit.

Who keeps the title deeds to my house?

Original title deeds are usually stored with a solicitor or conveyancer who acted on the property's last sale. Alternatively, you may find your mortgage provider has retained them if you have a mortgage on the property.

Who prepares a contract of sale?

Who signs and creates the contract of sale in real estate? The document is composed either by a capable real estate attorney or lawyer. When a home is sold personally, it is the real estate agent who prepares the contract, the entire price of the property and real estate commission fees, and the earnest money deposit so that the buyer can make a proposal or a real estate offer

Why shouldn't you sell by owner?

When you sell your home without an agent, any mistakes you make can cost you significantly. Real Estate Agents and Brokers have something they call E&O or (Errors & Omissions) Insurance. This insurance protects agents and brokers when mathematical errors are made in contracts. When you sell your home on your own, others can make sure to manipulate every minor mistake.

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Jordan Wright

Acquisition Manager

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