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Steps to Selling a House

Have you been thinking, “I want to sell my house, but where do I start?” If so, you’re not alone. The typical seller lives in their home for about 13 years before putting it up for sale, and they spend an average of seven months thinking about listing their home before taking action.

Perhaps you’re thinking about selling your home because you need more space, you’re ready to downsize, or you’re relocating for school or employment reasons. Whatever your reason, it’s important to be prepared for the sale process. It can be both emotional and stressful, especially for first-time home sellers, since you probably have an emotional connection to your home — and because it’s likely your biggest investment.

As a first-time home seller, you have the advantage of having gone through a purchase and sale transaction when you bought the home. As a buyer, you spent time gathering your financial documents and searching for the perfect home. As the seller, a large amount of prep work is required, too, but it’s just a different type — you’ll spend your time getting your house looking its best for potential buyers. And depending on your plans, you may also have the added stress of buying and selling at the same time.

First-Time Home Seller Guide

​​​​​​​The following nine steps compile several of the best tips for selling your home.

Step 1

Identify Your Motivation for Selling

Spend some time exploring your reasons for selling. The process can be arduous and expensive, so make sure you’re certain you want to sell before you get too far into it.

Address finances: Call your current loan servicer to discuss your remaining mortgage balance. It’s your first step toward understanding how much equity you’ll have when you sell. Knowing this figure can help you budget for improvements you’ll need to make before listing or help you plan for your future home purchase.

Make a list of non-negotiables: Jot down your must-haves and deal breakers. What’s your time frame to move? What’s your budget for pre-listing home
improvements? What’s the minimum sale price you will accept?

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