How to Sell a Home in Philadelphia
Thinking about selling your Philadelphia home? There’s a tried-and-true order to selling a home, and Kristen is here to guide you through, step by step. She’d love to get you from old home to new as seamlessly as possible. Here’s Kristen's quick guide to the homeselling process.
10 Easy Steps to Selling a Home in Philadelphia
1. Find an experience agent
When it comes to selling your home, the choice of your agent sets the tone for success. With Kristen's extensive knowledge and proven expertise, she is your essential partner throughout this journey. Kristen will skillfully guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the optimal value for your property. Learn more about her qualifications and track record.
2. Consider repairs and improvements
3. Set the price right
Request a neighborhood sold report from Kristen and use it to determine a competitive price that maximizes your return and minimizes the time on the market. She will work with you and consider the price of recently sold homes in Philadelphia, homes currently on the market in your neighborhood, and the specifics of your home to set the right listing price.
4. Prepare your home
Start by cleaning up clutter, working from your attic down to your closets. Remove extra furniture or personal belongings, such as family photos, so that buyers can picture their lives in your home. Next, you’ll work with Kristen to stage your home and get it ready for a professional photographer to take listing photos that highlight your home’s best features.
5. Market your home
With Kristen at your side, this step gets so much easier. She will use her expert marketing skills and ample resources to showcase your home to the appropriate buyers and markets in Philadelphia. Kristen uses a number of expert tactics to attract serious buyers.
6. Open your home to buyers
When your home is on the market, you want to allow buyers to see it in person. This gives them the chance to make a personal connection, which is why it’s important to depersonalize it as much as possible. Keep it clean and organized between showings to ensure you're ready to show on short notice.
7. Negotiate and accept an offer
Interested buyers will submit a written offer to include the price they’ll pay, closing dates, and other contingencies. It’s up to you to accept or reject that offer. If you reject it, Kristen will negotiate different terms, either adding your own contingencies or countering with a higher price.
8. Sign a purchase and sale agreement
When you’ve both agreed on an offer, you’ll enter into a legal contract using a Purchase and Sale Agreement. This will contain the specifics of the offer, including the terms, conditions, and contingencies of the sale.
9. Cooperate with due diligence
Next, you'll give the buyer the opportunity to hire an inspector and do their due diligence, which might include an appraisal, title checks, surveys, and more. Should any issues arise during this process, the buyer may want to renegotiate the terms of the sale. Kristen is here to help during this part of the process, too.
10. Sign, pay, and close!
You’ve made it to the end. On the agreed-upon closing date, you, the buyer, and both agents will finish signing all paperwork. You’ll also pay any necessary fees and turn over the keys and property title. In exchange, you receive a check for the sale price, minus what may be owed on an existing mortgage. Congratulations—you just sold your home!
Ready to Start Selling Your Home in Philadelphia?
Kristen will help you through every step of the homeselling process, from staging and showing to marketing and negotiations. Kristen will work hard to provide you with a hassle-free selling experience.
Still not sure about selling your home? Kristen have compiled some seller resources that will provide more information about the process and prepare you for the excitement of listing your home for sale.