DETERMINE YOUR FINANCINGDetermine the types of financing that you are willing toconsider such as FHA VA Seller Carryback First LoanConventional Loan with Seller Carryback Second Loanand ldquoWrap Aroundrdquo Loan

NEGOTIATE THE FINAL TERMS OF SALENegotiate with buyers all final terms of the saleincluding price financing inspections date of closingdate of possession and other pertinent considerations

PLAN A FINAL WALKTHROUGHPlan a final walkthrough with the buyer before thesettlement process is complete in order to resolve anydisputes Have a witness present

LOCATE AND NEGOTIATE YOUR NEW HOMEWhile you are marketing your current property locateand negotiate to purchase your next home Try toschedule both transactions so that they closesimultaneously

IrsquoM HERE FOR YOUMany people are very comfortable in the role of For SaleBy Owner You may find that you are one of thosepeople Whether you choose to sell your property aloneor prefer to work with a real estate sales professional Iwill be happy to help you at any stage of yourhomeselling process Dont hesitate to contact mehellipeven if you just have questions

Gayle DolleREALTORgdollebhhslovejoycom(608) 385-0939Text BHHS383605 to 87778 to download a mobile appand start your home search

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lovejoy Realty9542 E 16 Frontage Rd Onalaska WI 54650

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The real estate commission earned by areal estate professional on the sale of yourproperty can be a considerable sum ofmoney And we know that youll agree itstempting to try to save that commission byselling your own property yourself

So if you decide to market your ownproperty we invite you to consider thefollowing steps that you must take in orderto save the real estate commission

CONDUCT YOUR OWN MINI--WALKTHROUGHGive your place the once-over Make notes of all itemsthat need repair or improvement

MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRSMake all necessary repairs and improvements beforeyou begin to advertise your property

DO YOUR RESEARCHResearch pricing and terms of sales in todayrsquos marketInvestigate prices in your area Use that information toestablish a realistic price for your property

DETERMINE YOUR FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVESMeet with local lenders and determine financingalternatives for prospective buyers

MARKET YOUR HOMEInvestigate rates and deadlines for online sitesnewspapers and home magazines etc that will bestadvertise your property

ESTABLISH A BUDGETEstablish an advertising budget Prepare a contingencyadvertising budget in case your home does not sell asquickly as you anticipate

PREPARE A PROFESSIONAL ADPrepare professional compelling ads that will attractbuyers Place them in the appropriate publicationsUpload materials to online sites

TARGET OUT-OF-TOWN BUYERSPrepare a plan to reach out-of-town buyers They canaccount for a major portion of todayrsquos home purchasers

PURCHASE AN OUTDOOR YARD SIGNPurchase an attractive weatherproof yard sign andinstall it in the front of your property

PREPARE A FACT SHEETPrepare a fact sheet outlining specific features of yourhome and the corresponding benefits to prospectivepurchasers

SCHEDULE OPEN HOUSESSchedule open houses on weekdays as well asweekends Make your property more inviting with freshlycut flowers scented candles and the aroma of freshlybaked bread or cookies

ADVERTISE YOUR OPEN HOUSEPurchase ldquoopen houserdquo signs and position them inareas along main thoroughfares through localneighborhoods and on your property Be sure to removethem after each open house

ALWAYS BE AVAILABLEBe available to walk through the property withprospective buyers to answer questions and offerinformation about local schools parks shopping etc

RESPOND PROMPTLY TO INQUIRIESRespond in a timely manner Learn how to separateldquolookersrdquo from qualified buyers Ask for names andphone numbers and be sure to follow up

BE PREPARED TO NEGOTIATEBe prepared to deal with buyers as though you are animpartial third party Remain calm and refrain fromemotional outbursts

GATHER ALL THE PROPER FORMSObtain all forms necessary for the legal sale of real estateproperty including Deposit Receipt and Offer ToPurchase Buyerrsquos Cost Sheet and Sellerrsquos DisclosureForm