Selling your home is a great deal more involved than just planting a For Sale sign on your lawn. From setting a price, to attracting buyers, to negotiating an agreement, there are a series of choices, each of which can make a distinct difference in the final outcome. Whether you are a first-time seller or you have plenty of experience, you're bound to have questions. Here, I have put together some of the most important answers and advice on selling a home.

Whenever you're ready, I am available to you as a knowledgeable and helpful Real Estate Agent who specializes in selling homes in your local area.

What to do First–Buy or Sell

If you already own a home, it's a basic question and the answer is as individual as you are. Generally speaking, under most market conditions, real estate professionals advise listing your present home and shopping for your new home simultaneously. To consider your own individual needs and circumstances, though, please contact me to discuss how fast you need to sell and how long you should expect that process to take in current market conditions.

In a robust real estate market, for example, you can assume your home would be more likely to sell quickly. In that case, if you have very specific criteria–like location, size, views, age, etc. that could lead to a time-consuming home search–you should consider finding and buying a home first before you sell your existing home. If necessary, you can make an offer to buy that home contingent on selling yours. On the other hand, if you sell first, you can make your sale dependent on finding a home to buy.

Seasonality can play a role in deciding when to sell.  Spring and fall are the most popular seasons to put a home on the market. I can also help you consider the effect of factors like interest rates and consumer confidence in the economy. Low interest rates will attract buyers year round. Some may be deterred by unpleasant weather conditions, of course, but it's been our experience that potential buyers who brave inclement weather tend to be very motivated.

Whatever your unique situation might be, I can assist you in finding the solution that's right for you.