Selling a home, step by step.
The order mirrors a purchase. The difference is that your work happens early.
The order mirrors a purchase, and the difference is where your work sits. A seller’s real work happens early, before there is a buyer waiting on you.
Interview agents and sign a listing agreement
Talk to more than one. The agreement sets the term, the price strategy, and how your agent is paid.
Handle anything unusual about your title now
A deceased co-owner, a divorce, a name that does not match, an old loan that was paid but never released. These are all fixable and none of them are fast. This is the single best thing you can do for your own closing date.
Prepare and price the home
Repairs, cleaning, photos, and a price your agent can defend with real comparable sales.
Go on the market
Showings, open houses, feedback. Consider seller’s coverage on a home warranty while you are listed.
Review offers and go under contract
Price is one term of many. Financing type, option period, closing date and who pays what all matter.
Option period and inspections
The buyer inspects and may ask for repairs or a credit. This is a negotiation, not a demand.
Title work and the buyer’s loan
We open the file and clear whatever the search turns up. The buyer’s lender works through underwriting and the appraisal.
Closing day
You sign, the loan funds, the deed records, and your proceeds are sent to you. Bring a valid, unexpired photo ID, and give us your payoff information early.
Every transaction is different, and this is general information rather than legal or tax advice. Ask your agent, your escrow officer, and where it matters, an attorney.