Selling Tips Why use a REALTOR®? Massive exposure to aggressive buyers with Agents searching MLS. REALTORS® specialize in real estate. REALTORS® are familiar with contracts & fine print. The use of a third-party reduces the anxiety of negotiations. They free you from the hassle. Setting a listing price. Listing price is critical. Have your REALTOR® run a comparative market analysis for current market values in your area. Link to our free market analysis offer. Figure net proceeds. Signing a listing agreement. When you sign a listing agreement, you are agreeing to allow a REALTOR® to market and negotiate the sale of your home on your behalf, for a given period of time, for a fee. This listing agreement is a contract. Complete the seller's disclosure statement. This releases all the information you are aware of with the property. Complete lead-based paint disclosure. For homes built prior to 1978. The Offer! An offer will be presented to you by your agent in written form on a sales contract. A REALTOR® can answer any questions you might have regarding the offer such as contingencies, closing costs, net proceeds, etc. Title search. Clear chain of title. Inspections and repairs. Based on accepted offer, seller must cooperate with inspections and your agent will negotiate any repairs on your behalf. Closing Table Closings usually last under one hour. Usually occurs at the title company office. 1st transaction is the transferring of property. 2nd transaction is the paying off of existing mortgage. 3rd transaction is handing over the keys! If you want assistance selling a home in Preston Hollow, Preston Royal, Preston Forest Dallas, please contact me Jennifer Spivey - America Home Key 972.380.3442 Equal Housing Opportunity: All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, gender, familial status, disability, marital status, age, national origin, or source of income as prohibited by fair housing laws or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination."