Selling a property may be one of the most sensitive decisions whether it is financially or emotionally and therefore, it is even more important to be well prepared.
Sellers often struggle with the process of selling and most of them are unaware of the expenditure, fees, and taxes involved which may influence their decision to sell. Here is a step-by-step guide to selling a house that will answer most of your questions and walk you through the entire process.
1. Decide to sell | 2. REALTOR® Consultation |
3. Decide on the price | 4. Prepare your home for sale |
5. List for sale | 6. Showings |
7. Offers & Negotiations | 8. Under Contract |
9. Conditional phase | 10. Closing |
Cost Involved
Type of Cost | Approx. Amount | |
Lawyer Fees | $1,000 – $1,800 | |
Appraisal Fee | $300 – $500 | |
Staging Cost | $900 – $3,000 | |
Marketing Cost | $1,200 – $3,000 | |
Moving Cost | $500 – $2,500 | |
Cleaning Fee | $250 – $650 |