Selling Your
Property
Austin, TX
Overview
Tips For Sellers
Know Property Details
Number of rooms, SQFT, Lot size, Zoning, building/construction/remodeling info, existing loan.
We have a printable and digital checklist for you to use. If you fill out the online checklist, you will be sent a copy to your email. We may also contact you to find out if you need assistance.
Set Your Price
Once you know your property details and the sale price for similar properties in your area, you can set the price. If you finished remodeling hefty component of your home, then your home may be worth more than other properties.
Sell By Owners MUST BE VERY CAREFUL not to over value or under value the property. If you are unsure or have any doubt in your mind, click the contact button so that we can chat and see if we are a good fit.
Current Market and Property Laws
Researching similar properties to yours and the laws are a must. This tends to be an overwhelming task for those that decide to “Sell by Owner”. Real estate agents do this for a living so choose an agent that will be dedicated to selling your home.
Planning for Negotiation?
Before your property is listed, it is a smart idea to strategize financing alternatives. When negotiating with the buyer, or buyer agent, you will want to make sure you know which deals are the most beneficial to you so that you can make counter offers or choose to sign a contract.
Examine Your Property
Assume that you are the buyer getting out of the car to look at the property
You survey the roof, siding, paint, landscaping, adjacent properties and vehicles parked outside. Now, does anything that you see outside catch your attention
At this point, do you find the house and the neighborhood desirable?
Move on to the backyard and take a look around. Do you see anything that you would want to change or fix?
Download or fill out our online checklist for preparing the outdoor aspects of your property.
Completed online checklists will be emailed to you.
We may also contact you to find out how you are preparing your house for sale.
Investigate Your Home
Assume that you are the buyer walking into the home.
What do you do see and what do you smell? Do you feel intrigued enough to continue walking through?
As you walk through the home, do the spaces in your home feel small? If so, you may have too much clutter on the walls and floors.
Download or fill out our online checklist for preparing the outdoor aspects of your property.
Completed online checklists will be emailed to you.
We may also contact you to find out how you are preparing your house for sale.
Neighborhood
Know Your Local Area
Overview
Establish A Marketing Budget
Tips For Sale By Owner
Set goals for the maximum amount of time your advertising campaign will last.
Which platforms or channels will you advertise through?
Do you have the available time to implement and keep up with the marketing?
Do you have a backup plan if your advertising?
OR
Hire a Real estate agent
Make the process easy on yourself. We do this for a living.
Check out what we do for marketing and let us know if you are interested.
Overview
Tips For Sellers
You need to come to an agreement with the buyer and write it into a contract.
Here are a few items that you will need to negotiate:
Home Price
Inspections Contingencies
Financing Terms
Date of Closing
Date of Position
Agreement
Final Walk Through
Schedule a final walk-through to make sure you and the buyer are in agreement and expectations are met before signing away the house.
Moving Out
Make Arrangements for Moving into your New Home
You need to have moved out by the date you agreed on in the contract.
It would be ideal to schedule your contract to buy a home around the same time that you sign the contract to sell your home. A suggestion would be to rent a storage unit to move some of your belongings before you completely move out.
For whatever reason you decide to sell your home, you should contact the Black Bull Realtor.