Orlando Real Estate – Sellers Guide

Having invested in property myself, I understand that the process of selling a house can seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Being familiar with the procedure and having a trustworthy agent on your side can go a long way towards making the experience much easier.

Orlando Realtor – Orlando Real Estate Expert, An Flamand

Partner up with a reliable agent.

It may sound self-serving, but based on my experiences selling houses, the assistance of an agent or broker is invaluable. Any broker worth his or her salt will not only be familiar with the real estate market in your area, related laws, as well as tested marketing techniques – thereby ensuring that you’re getting the best price for your property’s sale – he or she will also have an extensive network of contacts that could put you in touch with your home’s new owner faster. 

Remember: the perfect broker will help you negotiate wisely and sell your home without compromising your objectives.

Know your property’s worth.

There are two things you’ll want to avoid when pricing your home: one is overestimating your property’s value, because this will turn potential buyers off; the other is underestimating it, because, obviously, no one wants to lose money. 

Research property values in your area and consult with a listing agent to get a clearer view of how much you can sell your house for and what’s the best price tag to put on it.

Preparing the home for viewing.

You could sell your house as is, but a fresh coat of paint, a spic-and-span bathroom, better lighting, and interesting features may spell the difference between a good price and a better one.

Make your disclosures.

This is a requirement and you will have to fill in a form. You’ll need to tell your buyer about known issues such as whether or not there are boundary disputes, sinkhole or mold hazards, termite damage, or electrical problems, according to Florida property laws.

Use the internet.

Most buyers now search for real estate online so making sure your home is properly advertised on the internet is essential. Marketing it on a trustworthy, easy-to-navigate, and wide-reaching real estate website such as www.orlandovacationrealty.com can increase the possibility of finding that one  person who’s just dying to invest in your property.

Go through the escrow period.

Both parties involved will have certain terms and conditions that will need to be met within the period stated in the purchase contract. Once all requirements are satisfactorily accomplished, then that will be the close of escrow, when you can finally hand over the keys and receive your payment. 

Congratulations, you’ve sold your home!