10-Step Guide to Selling Your Home 

How to Sell a House

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. The process can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation and guidance, you can achieve a smooth and successful sale. At Homes By Neeta, we support homeowners step-by-step — whether it’s selling a residential house, a condo, or a commercial property.
Seller's Guide

Table of Contents 

1. Decide to Sell Your Home and Be Ready for Costs You May Incur
2. Consult with a Local Real Estate Professional
3. Pricing Your House Correctly: Or How to Sell a House Fast
4. Prepare Your Home for Sale
5. List Your Home for Sale
6. Schedule Showings
7. Begin Negotiations and Accept Offer
8. Being Under Contract
9. Understanding the Conditional Phase
10. Closing
    
    

Decide to Sell Your Home and Be Ready for Costs You May Incur

The first step is preparing yourself both emotionally and financially. Many sellers only focus on the expected selling price but overlook the additional costs.

Common costs when selling include:

●     Legal Fees: Your lawyer manages tasks like title searches, statements of adjustments, and debt clearances. Fees usually range between $1,000–$2,000.

●     Home Preparation: Repairs, renovations, fresh paint, and cleaning

●     Staging: Professional staging helps buyers visualize your home better.

●     Pre-listing Home Inspection or Condo Status Certificate: Improves buyer confidence.

●     Mortgage Penalty: Charged if you sell before the end of your mortgage term.

●     Bridge Financing: Required if buying and selling dates don’t align.

Consult with a Local Real Estate Professional

A local real estate expert ensures you understand market value and strategies. At Homes By Neeta, we:

●     Offer a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to set an accurate price.

●     Create tailored marketing campaigns.

●     Guide you through negotiations and legal processes.

Explore current listings:

●     View Residential Properties

●     View Condo Listings

●     View Commercial Listings

Pricing Your House Correctly: Or How to Sell a House Fast

Pricing is critical in selling your home quickly. Overpricing can keep your home on the market too long, while underpricing may reduce your profits.

Factors that impact pricing:

●     Market trends in your neighborhood.

●     Comparable recently sold properties.

●     The condition and uniqueness of your property.

Prepare Your Home for Sale

First impressions matter. Buyers want to walk into a clean, bright, and inviting home.

Steps to prepare:

●     Declutter and depersonalize each room.

●     Freshen walls with neutral paint.

●     Fix minor issues such as leaky faucets or broken tiles.

●     Enhance curb appeal with landscaping and outdoor cleaning.

List Your Home for Sale

Once your property is ready, your agent will list it on MLS and promote it through professional networks, social media, and marketing campaigns to attract maximum buyers.

Schedule Showings

Be flexible with showing requests since buyers may ask at short notice. After each showing, feedback is collected to understand how buyers feel about your property.

Begin Negotiations and Accept Offer

When an offer comes in, you have three options:

●     Accept the offer as it is.

●     Counteroffer with better terms.

●     Reject if it doesn’t meet your expectations.

Your agent’s negotiation skills play a huge role in maximizing your returns.

Being Under Contract

Once you accept an offer, the property goes under contract. This means all terms are agreed upon, subject to conditions being fulfilled.

Understanding the Conditional Phase

The conditional phase allows buyers to finalize:

●     Financing approval.

●     Home inspection.

●     Insurance approval.

Once cleared, the contract becomes firm and binding.

Closing

On closing day, ownership and funds officially transfer. Your lawyer ensures:

●     The buyer’s payment is received.

●     Mortgage and debts are cleared.

●     Final balance is credited to you.

●     Keys are handed to the buyer.

Make sure you’re fully packed before the closing date.

FAQs on Selling a House

1. What is the first step in selling a house?
 The first step is deciding to sell and preparing financially for associated costs.

2. How much does it cost to sell a house?
 Costs vary but typically include legal fees, repairs, staging, and mortgage penalties.

3. Do I need a real estate agent?
 While not mandatory, an agent provides pricing strategies, marketing, and professional negotiations.

4. How do I set the right price for my home?
 A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) helps determine the most competitive price.

5. Should I stage my home before listing?
 Yes, staged homes sell faster and for higher prices.

6. What is the conditional phase?
 It’s the time buyers use to complete financing, inspections, and insurance before confirming the sale.

7. How long does it take to sell a house?
 It depends on location, condition, pricing, and market demand.

8. Do I need a pre-listing inspection?
 Not required, but it can prevent surprises during buyer negotiations.

9. What happens on closing day?
 Funds and ownership transfer, keys are handed to the buyer, and debts are cleared.

10. How can Homes By Neeta help me sell my home?
 We provide expert pricing, staging advice, marketing strategies, and full support until closing.