real estate selling checklist

Prepare Property For Sale

·         Select an agent and agree on terms for the marketing and sale of your property

·         Arrange a contract for the sale of land through your solicitor

·         Cleaning in addition to any repairs required

·         Repairs or even renovations may be warranted for some properties

·         Use of a stylist if suitable for the property

·         Expert reports may be obtained at this time such as building and pest reports or           a survey

List Your Property

·         Marketing can commence once the contract is available to the agent

·         Agent prepares marketing material and implements marketing campaign

·         Oversee property inspections – whether set open times or by appointment

·         Agent negotiates the best price reasonably possible

Offer and Acceptance

·         Once you accept the offer, your agent will advise your solicitor

·         Contracts exchanged – may include a cooling off period

·         The is no cooling off period for properties sold at auction

Settlement

·         Settlement period runs for the duration stated in the contract for the sale of           land

·         Ownership of the property is transferred