Step one
Assess Your Home’s Value
Why It’s Important
Understanding your home’s market value sets the foundation for a successful sale. Pricing it right ensures it attracts the right buyers without sitting too long on the market.
How to Do It
- Request a Home Assessment: I offer a complimentary assessment to determine your property’s value based on market trends and comparable sales in Halifax, Dartmouth, and beyond.
- Consider Upgrades: Small improvements like fresh paint or landscaping can increase your home’s appeal and value
Step two
Prepare Your Home for Sale
Why It’s Important
A well-presented home attracts more interest and helps potential buyers envision themselves living there.
How to Do It
- Declutter and Depersonalize: Create a clean, neutral space by removing personal items and excess clutter.
- Stage Your Home: Highlight your home’s best features with professional staging. I can arrange this as part of my service.
- Make Necessary Repairs: Address any visible issues like leaky faucets or chipped paint to ensure your home looks well-maintained.
step three
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Why It’s Important
A strong marketing plan ensures your property reaches the widest possible audience, including local buyers in Dartmouth and Halifax and international buyers through The Agency’s global network.
How I Can Help
- Professional Photography and Floor Plans: Showcase your home in its best light.
- Premium Property Brochures: Create high-quality marketing materials to impress potential buyers.
- Online Listings: Feature your property on Realtor.ca, MLS, The Agency’s platform, and social media.
- Targeted Email Campaigns: Reach qualified buyers directly.
step four
List Your Home
Why It’s Important
Listing your home officially puts it on the market and begins attracting interested buyers.
What Happens
- I’ll create a compelling listing with detailed descriptions, professional photos, and accurate information.
- Your property will be listed on multiple platforms for maximum visibility.
step five
Host Showings and Open Houses
Why It’s Important
Allowing buyers to see your home in person helps them connect emotionally and visualize living there.
How to Do It
- Schedule Showings: I’ll arrange private tours for interested buyers at convenient times.
- Host Open Houses: These events attract multiple potential buyers and generate buzz.
step six
Review Offers
Why It’s Important
Carefully evaluating offers ensures you choose the best deal for your needs.
How to Do It
- Compare Offers: I’ll help you review all aspects of each offer, including price, contingencies, and closing timelines.
- Negotiate: I’ll handle negotiations to ensure you get the best terms.
step seven
Accept an Offer and Prepare for Closing
Why It’s Important
Once you accept an offer, the process moves toward finalizing the sale.
What Happens
- Inspection and Appraisal: The buyer will likely conduct an inspection and appraisal as part of their due diligence.
- Complete Required Paperwork: I’ll guide you through signing necessary documents and meeting any conditions.
step eight
Close the Sale
Why It’s Important
Closing is the final step where ownership officially transfers to the buyer.
What Happens
- Sign Closing Documents: Work with your lawyer or notary to complete the transaction.
- Transfer Ownership: Once funds are received, hand over the keys to the new owner.
step nine
Move On to Your Next Adventure
Why It’s Important
Selling your home marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
Tips for a Smooth Transition
- Plan your move early to reduce stress.
- Notify utilities and update your address.
- Celebrate the successful sale of your home!