Why are you thinking of selling?
Start with where you want to live next and when you’d like to move. Sue can compare listing soon with taking more time to prepare, using nearby sales and competing homes. Ask your lender and tax adviser about mortgage discharge costs and tax questions before deciding what you expect to keep.
Ask how the price was worked out.
Ask which similar sales support the suggested price and how your home differs. Discuss the marketing plan, services, fees and how you’ll get updates. An asking price starts the conversation; it doesn’t guarantee what a buyer will pay.
Get your home ready to show.
Start with repairs, light, clear rooms and the entrance before deciding on optional upgrades. Sue’s service includes photography, video and advertising; cleaning and staging are agreed for your home. Plan viewings around work, pets and daily life. Discuss known property issues with your agent and lawyer.
Compare the whole offer.
Price matters, along with the deposit, conditions, included items and closing date. Sue will help you compare the offers and negotiate around your plans. Put agreed changes in writing and make sure you understand the obligations before accepting.
Keep track of conditions and deadlines.
Keep the agreed inspection, financing and document-review dates in view. A lender’s appraisal is different from a home inspection. If a buyer asks to change the deal, review the request with Sue and your lawyer before agreeing to anything.
Make the handover straightforward.
Have the keys, remotes and agreed included items ready, and keep the home in the condition required by the agreement. Arrange moving, utilities and insurance around closing. Your lawyer confirms funds and key release; report any damage or delays promptly.
What if the buyer raises concerns after inspection?
At Carnforth Drive, the buyers asked to change the price after inspection. Sue consulted an inspector, worked through the concerns and continued negotiating. The story shows why the work doesn’t stop when an offer is accepted.
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