Realtors make it their business to provide every service connected with the sale of your house, from expert advice in the early stages to careful monitoring of your closing, also known as escrow. The more closely you work with your Incredible Real Estate Agent, the better your needs are known and the better you can be served . . . saving you time and grief.

Marketing your house effectively means first getting an overview of the elements involved, then fitting the pieces into their proper place. Your first step is for you and your Incredible Real Estate Agent to formulate a strategy for putting your house on the market; what services to expect from your real estate agent, how you set your asking price, how to estimate the net proceeds from your sale, how to get your house ready to sell, and more.

The over-all steps in selling your house are essentially these:

• Meet with your Incredible Real Estate Agent to determine your asking price and establish your personal plan for the maximum marketability of your house.

• Review all financing options, including seller financing and other acceptable terms.

• Make all the repairs and/or improvements that will increase the marketability of your house.

• List your house for sale at a realistic price.

• Permit your house to easily be shown to prospective buyers.

• Consider all offers and let your Incredible Real Estate Agent negotiate a sales contract.

• Review the Estimated Cost Sheet you Incredible Real Estate Agent prepares for you.

• Have necessary inspections made.

• Stand by while your buyer is approved for financing.

• Go to your closing. Then, move out of the house and move on to the future!

Time For Action: Now that you have gotten an overview of the home selling process, your next step is put your strategy into action - and your house on the market.