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Steps for selling your home
Selling a home is a complex procedure. Whether it’s your first time, or you’re and experienced seller. It’s very easy to forget things and feel overwhelmed. While you should always feel comfortable asking questions. The following event roadmap might help keep you on track.
Step 1: Prior to listing your property for sale
Select an agent
Sign an agency agreement with your agent
Arrange a contract for sale through your solicitor or conveyancer
Step 2: Listing your property for sale
Agent receives a copy of your contract of sale from your solicitor
Agent prepares the marketing campaign and advertising materials.
Prepare your home for buyer inspections (see following page)
Agent conducts buyer inspections and provides you with feedback
Step 3: Accepting the offer
Offer is accepted by you and the agent communicates this to the buyer
Agent accepts a 10% deposit from the buyer and contracts are signed
Contract exchanged with cooling-off period (usually 5 business days)
Cooling-off period ends which means you are SOLD Agent negotiates a sale price to your satisfaction
Step 4: Settlement of your home
Settlement period begins (usually 42 days from this date) Pack and organize your home
Move to your new home by settlement date