It’s no secret that selling your home can be stressful. Not only is the actual process of preparing and selling a house fairly busy and demanding but there are also no guarantees of what will happen once it finally hits the market.
As a homeowner, selling can come with a lot of pressure. However, it doesn’t have to. There are a number of steps you can take to make sure your home sale is stress-free – on top of being successful!
In this blog, we’ll go over a few helpful ways to take the stress out of selling your home.
Give Yourself Time
When you factor in everything that happens leading up to, during, and after the sale of your home, it’s a monumental process – one that certainly doesn’t happen overnight. With that in mind, the more time you give yourself to plan and execute your home sale, the less stressful it’s going to be. It’s really never too early to start working towards your sale, even if you’re not looking to sell for several months.
Once you’ve got an idea or target of when you’d like to have your house on the market, make a list of the things you’ll need to do before you list. This could include things like making a few repairs, deep cleaning the property, repainting, digging up important paperwork and more. If possible, set a timeline for each step to stay organized.
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Hire a Real Estate Agent
One of the most important choices to make when selling your home is the real estate agent that you choose to work with. No two agents are the same. Some like to take the reins and coordinate your sale from start to finish, while others have a more bare-bones approach. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed by certain parts of your sale, hiring a full-service real estate agent who takes care of every last detail for you could be the right move.
Either way, it’s important to do your research before hiring an agent – and not just because of their customer service. Remember, as the leader of your sale, your agent will have a major impact on your final result.
If you choose an experienced, high-quality real estate agent who is well-connected and has plenty of resources to support your sale, you can enjoy a fairly hands-off selling journey without sacrificing your results. However, if you don’t do your research or choose to go with a discount agent, you could find yourself taking on a lot of the heavy lifting – and potentially leaving money on the table.
Have an Idea of What to Expect
If you’ve never sold a home before (or it’s been a long time since you last did), not knowing what to expect from the process can be anxiety-inducing. With that in mind, it can be helpful to get an idea of what your selling experience may be like ahead of time.
A great way to do this is by having a conversation with a family member, friend, or colleague who has sold their home recently. Ask them about their experience, pain points, and anything they may have wanted to know before selling. These first-person insights can be a great way to calm your nerves and make you a more informed seller.
If you’re nervous about what might happen once your home is on the market, it’s also a good idea to get informed. Have a look at recent stats from your local real estate board – you can also ask your real estate agent to access certain data for you. Make a note of how long homes like yours spend on the market on average and what they’re selling for compared to the initial asking price. This will give you a helpful reference point for what you could expect once your home is for sale.
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Selling Your Home? We Can Help
If you’re searching for an experienced real estate agent who can help you sell with as little stress as possible, you’ve come to the right place. Introducing Bosley Real Estate.
Our team has been helping Ontarians sell their homes for several decades now, refining a perfected process to get you the greatest return from your real estate sale – while keeping things easy and enjoyable.
Looking to sell your home without stress? Get in touch to find out how our expert agents can help. Send us an email at info@bosleyrealestate.com or call 416-322-8000.
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