Home Selling Guide
Your house is more than just a home, it’s an investment. When it’s time to sell, we want to make sure you get the most out of your investment. From setting the correct list price to signing closing documents and everything in between, this guide is here to help steer you towards successfully selling your home.
The Process
Additional Information
Home Selling CostsYou might be surprised to learn that selling your home can actually be kind of expensive. Saving up to buy a home seems natural, but if you don’t apply the same strategy when it’s time to sell your home, you’ll end up scrambling to cover the many costs of selling. Here are just a few of the costs associated with selling your house that you should prepare for:
Fixups (repairing a leaky faucet or replacing stained carpet)
Painting
Carpet Cleaning
Landscaping
Window Washing
Staging
Decoration
Inspection Repairs
Real Estate Brokerage Commissions
Closing Costs or Credits to the Buyer
Transfer Tax
Home Warranty for Buyer
Possible Capital Gains (consult a tax advisor or ask your Realtor®)
Moving Costs
Hiring a decorator to help declutter, reorganize, or even refurnish your house can go a long way towards making your home more attractive once it hits the market. It can be costly, with some stagers charging upwards of $1000, but the price could be worth it in the end.
If you decide not to work with a professional, there are still a few things you can do to better stage your house for potential buyers. Small things like decluttering your space and purchasing new couch cushions or area rugs can liven up your home and catch buyers’ eyes when touring your property.
Here are some more ways to prepare your home for sale:
Wash Front Windows
Pressure Wash Siding and Walkways
Repaint or Stain Porch as Needed
Mow Lawn
Reseed and Add Fresh Sod as Needed
Hang Easy-to-Read House Numbers
Clean and Clear Surfaces
Steam Clean Carpets
Clear Out Closets
Planning to relocate after selling your house? Let the experts at Watson Relocation Services guide you on your new adventure. Whether you’re moving to a new city, a new state, or even to a new country, we’ll help you figure out all the important details – your timeline, goals, and priorities – beforehand so you don’t have to.
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