From deciding to sell your home to actually listing it for sale can take weeks, months and even years. After that comes the sales process which in itself is a lengthy procedure.  

Through this blog, i.e., the home for sale checklist, we have tried our best to help you and take your pain away while you think of selling your property.   

However, this blog might not be enough to get to the practicality of the procedure. So, to make the process smooth and easy-going, you must hire a real Estate Agent. If you are selling in Hampton Park, Pakenham, Narre Warren or the nearby suburbs, then contact Manny Singh.   

Now, let us get back to the blog. Here’s the home for sale checklist. 

Make the Final Decision to Sell 

Anything can prompt a sale like wanting a change of scenery to upsizing, downsizing, financial worry or even changing your investment strategy.  

Some months might be all fit for sales and others might be the opposite. There is no right or wrong time to sell your house. All you need is to consider what is happening in the Australian real Estate market and see which situation suits your requirements the most. 

For example, if you are an owner-occupier you will have to decide if it is better for you to buy a new home before or after selling your current home.  

Prepare Your Property 

Clean up the corners, the doors, the knobs, the windows, the fans, everything that you might think is not important must be tidy. Yes, pristine house without dirt impresses the buyer.  

Also, take care of the maintenance and repairs. If there are non-functional electric elements, get them fixed. You never know which light bulb you ignore and the buyer switches on the same to know that it is not functional.  

Make sure your property looks the best inside and outside. You can start a cleanliness drive once a week. That would also work wonders but leaving the dust gathered on items at home will reduce the chance of selling the house fast.  

Clean and declutter. You can also consult a property expert before making any major change to ensure they pay off in any sale and that you are also not overcapitalizing. 

Choose Real Estate Agent 

A real estate agent will be in charge of everything from listing, marketing, advertising, negotiating, and breaking the deal. A real estate agent will show the property and complete the legal requirements for selling the house. So, you must make a choice carefully.  

The real estate agents will usually appraise your property and will also give you a comparative market analysis (CMA). Before hiring a real estate agent, you must interview several agents and choose the one who is dedicated, loyal and experienced in your local area before you make a final decision. Do not be swayed by personal relationships because selling a house is a strict business. It is not child’s play. 

Once all the details have been finalized, you will be signing a legally binding contract with your real estate agent who will outline the following points: