SELLING YOUR HOME

Getting Started
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that listing your house is the first step. Knowledge is power so before you get ahead of yourself, get ahead of the game by doing your homework.

Tips and Tools

• What You Should Know About Setting Your Price

• Seven Costly Mistakes When Selling

• What is Your Home Worth?

Assess Your Market
Competition is all around you, from new home developments to foreclosures. You must investigate all challengers to your house.

Tips and Tools

• Resale Houses and Competition From New Homes

• In a Boom Market, What does “Properly Priced” Mean?

• Tips for Selling Your Home and Buying Another

Assess Your House
Even in a sellers’ market it’s important to have your home in top shape to get the best price. In a buyers’ market, it’s imperative.

Tips and Tools

• Should You Have Your Home Inspected?

• Which Repairs Should You Make?

• Tips for Getting Your Home Appraised Before You Sell

• The Significance of the Cluttered Home to Buyers

Selling by the Season
As the seasons change, so do the tactics necessary to get your property sold.

Tips and Tools

• Putting Your House on the Market This Winter?

• Tips For Showing Your House in the Fall

Find a Realtor®
You need someone in your corner who will help you get the best price for your house. Here’s what a SDHomeMap Realtor® can do for you.

Tips and Tools

• Get a Realtor®

• Why Use a Realtor®?

• Who Represents You?

Setting the Stage
Any good house painter or actor will tell you the key to success is preparation. Before you put the “for sale” sign in the yard, make sure your home is bright and Oscar-worthy.

Tips and Tools

• Home Staging Helps Bring Top Dollar

• 10 Things to Do in the Garden Before You Sell Your Home

• Put Your Home in the Right Light

• Make a Great First Impression

Indoor Fix-ups
When selling, it’s key to know on which rooms to spend your energy and dollars.

Tips and Tools

• Update Your Bath for Under $100

• Focus on the Kitchen

• Make a Grand Entrance

Outdoor Fix-ups
First impressions count for a lot, especially in real estate. Make sure your house gives buyers something to remember.

Tips and Tools

• Want to Sell Quickly? Think Paint

• Five Ways to Say Welcome for Under $100

• Don’t Neglect the Garage

• How to Make Your House Sell Better

During the Listing
Putting the “for sale” sign in the front yard is just the beginning. Make sure you know what to expect as the sales process begins.

Tips and Tools

• Set Your List Price

• What to Expect After Listing

• A House that Looks Good Will Sell

The Offer
Price is obviously important, but make sure you understand the whole offer before making a decision because sometimes the devil actually is in the details.

Tips and Tools

• Breaking Down the Offer

The Negotiation
Like playing poker, negotiation is an art, and those who win always keep their cool.

Tips and Tools

• Five Keys to Successful Negotiations

Waiting to Close
You can’t let up just because you are in escrow. Make sure to stay on top of these issues and you’ll walk away a happy seller.

Tips and Tools

• 10 Things to Do After You Sell