Listing Your Property For Sale

Have your property appraised before you list it for sale to aid in price positioning.

We at Golden Realty & Appraisal Services, highly recommend that the first step you should take before listing your property for sale is to have your property professionally appraised by a qualified professional real estate appraiser to assist you in determining the current market value of your property and to identify any potential marketing strengths and weaknesses it may have. The appraiser should thoroughly inspect your property and make a list of any items that are in need of repair. If your property is located within our coverage area, we believe that no one is more qualified than Golden Realty & Appraisal Services to provide you with a professional real estate appraisal of your property. As a matter of fact we have designed a service we call our Listing Appraisal that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the home seller. Our Listing Appraisal gives you more than a full certified appraisal for our standard fee, you can use it to set your listing price, counter low offers and speed your listing to sale. When your home is priced at market value, it will be marketed to more prospective buyers who can afford it. People shop according to what they can afford. So don't shorten your prospect list. Get your property appraised by Golden Realty & Appraisal Services up front, and be confident that you know the true value of your property.

If you would like to Order an Appraisal of your property now or you would like to receive a Free Price Quote on an appraisal just click on the appropriate link here and submit the required information and one of our professional staff members will contact you promptly to make the necessary arrangements.

Correct any conditional or functional problems identified.

Once the property has been appraised, you should correct any conditional problems that you or the appraiser has identified. Be aware that Florida law requires that you disclose any pre-existing conditional and/or structural problems to any prospective buyer. All items that are in need of repair should be corrected in order to maximize the marketability of your property. Most buyers will avoid properties that require extensive repairs.

Factoring in your closing costs

Remember, when setting your listing price to consider and have your agent explain all closing costs that are traditionally paid by the seller. This can be accomplished by having your agent provide you with a "net sheet", which details your projected closing costs such as the following:

1) Title Insurance
2) Documentary stamps on deed
3) Recording fees
4) Real estate commissions (if any)
5) Prorated taxes and homeowner's insurance.

These are some of the standard fees that are typically paid by the seller in our area, but others may apply and some of these fees may be negotiable.

Prepare a "fact sheet" on your home.

You should take the time before listing your property for sale to prepare a fact sheet on your property that can then be provided to any prospective buyers and/or agents you may choose to list your property for sale with. Some useful items of information you may want to gather are:

A) A list of your utility providers, such as power, water, gas, cable tv and phone companies, with their telephone numbers and the amount of your average utility bills.
B) Your prior year's property tax assessment.
C) A listing of the schools that service your district.
D) A list of all improvements that you have made to the property within the past 5 years.
E) A list of any unfinished repairs that are needed.
F) Note any special features and amenities that your property may have.
G) The amount of any mandatory homeowner's association dues.
F) A list of any deed restrictions and/or covenants your neighborhood may have.

List your property for sale and keep it looking good.

Once you have determined the listing price for your property and selected an agent to represent you, they should be able to get your property listed for sale quickly. You will want to maintain your property in top condition throughout the sales process up until the very day you close the deal. So keep your lawn maintained and the house clean and in order so there is no mad rush to straighten things up when you have potential buyers come by for a showing. Remember, first impressions can be very important. You want your prospective buyers to see your property at its very best.

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