Five questions to ask when selling your home this fall

Real Estate Matters
By Elisa Jo Eagan

Fall is here and it’s time to start the listing process if you want to get your home sold before the holidays arrive.

It all starts with communication. Having an open line of communication with your real estate agent is the cornerstone of a successful home sale.

When selling your home, it is important to ask the right questions. Making sure everyone is on the same page throughout the home selling process is key to getting your home ready for the sale and successfully sold. Here are the best questions to ask:

* What Is The Typical Time Frame for Selling?

This question is a great way to gain some perspective on the overall process and should prepare you for the journey of putting your home on the market, which varies based on price, location and condition of your home.

* What Is The Best Marketing Strategy For Selling?

This will vary based on location and other factors, but making your home stand out on the market is the common denominator regardless. Between social media, print advertising and solid professional listing photos, there are many options to choose from to create an effective, strong marketing plan.

* How Will The Listing Price Be Decided?

Money and setting the proper listing price is obviously an important part of the selling process. Establishing the proper pricing is an integral part of the sale that you want to strategize properly, stay on top of and adjust accordingly.

* What Is The Best Way To Stay In Communication?

Do you prefer phone calls, emails or texting? Clarify and agree to a communication method ahead of time so the lines of communication are open between you and your real estate professional so you are able to address any problems as they arise easily and quickly.

* What Does The Staging Process Look Like?

Depersonalizing your home is important in order for potential buyers to visualize themselves living in and owning your home. How much you need to do varies depending upon how your home interior is styled. There should be a solid plan for this step, even if it means getting a contractor involved to make your home market ready.

With hugs, love and pumpkin spice with everything nice.

For real estate information and advice, contact Elisa Jo Eagan, the “Real Estate Godmother,” at 609-703-0432. Learn more at www.TheRealEstateGodmother.com.

For More Real Estate Questions, Information and Advice Contact Elisa Jo Eagan “The Real Estate Godmother” (609)703-0432 and Remember…”There’s No Place Like Owning Your Own Home!”