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12 Steps to Selling Your Home FSBO

12 Steps To Selling Your Home For Sale By Owner

For Sellers

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Here, you can access free step-by-step articles that take you through the stages of selling your home. After you learn about all 12 steps in the selling process, you should have a firm handle on home selling and may not  require an agent’s help.

Step 1: Before You Begin

Get expert advice on the best ways to prepare your home prior to putting it up on the market for sale.

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Step 2: Staging & Repairs

Potential buyers want to walk into a home that appears to be a model, with no visible work / repairs needed.

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Step 3: Disclosures & Disclaimers

With twenty-four jurisdictions in Maryland, knowing what addenda needs to be added into a listing or contract of sale can be confusing.

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Step 4: Media & Marketing

Marketing and having professional quality photos will ensure your listing reaches as many potential buyers as possible.

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Step 5: Appointments & Tours

Homes for sale can have different types of showing requirements based on what is best suited to the homeowner.

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Step 6: Feedback & Adjustments

Feedback is important when selling a home, as it will inform the owner of areas that may need to be addressed.

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Step 7: Contracts & Contingencies

Every contract is different and will include different addenda and contingencies.

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Step 8: Negotiations

Negotiations are an expected part of the selling process, whether it be price, settlement date, or the types of contingencies.

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Step 9: Transaction Management

Keeping up with the contract every step of the way is a crucial requirement to staying on track.

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Step 10: Inspections & Repair Requests

Inspections can reveal a lot about a property that wasn't anticipated, and can be an additional cost if the buyer asks for multiple repairs done

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Step 11: Unexpected Obstacles

Unfortunately, issues can arise at any moment throughout the transaction that can seriously harm the ability to reach settlement.

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Step 12: The Settlement Process

All contingencies have been met, title work is in, and the buyers funds have been transferred. Now it's time to look over the settlement statement and sign all required documents.

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