Home Selling Process
Excellent client experiences while achieving the best financial results for our clients is our priority. We’ve put together our seller’s guide to show you how Ruckart Real Estate can create a plan to sell your home quickly for top dollar.
See our steps and timelines to selling your home below!
Our Sales Philosophy
1
WINNING THE
BEAUTY CONTEST
Make your house look more attractive to purchasers than other active listings in the market.
2
WINNING THE
PRICE WAR
Position your home in the marketplace so that it shows more value than your active competition.
3
MARKET
YOUR HOME
We market your home across multiple platforms in order to expose your listing to the largest audience of potential purchasers possible.
Listing Timeline
STEP 1
Cleaning
STEP 2
Staging
STEP 3
Pictures
STEP 4
Live to Market
STEP 5
Showing Begins
STEP 6
Showing Continue
STEP 7
Open House
Under Contract Timeline
Step One
Home Inspection
The buyer will have one to two weeks to perform all inspections on the property and submit their requested repairs for you to review.
Step Two
Repair Negotiations
Once you receive the inspection report and the buyers requested repairs, we will have 7 days to gather quotes and get back to them with your response. If an agreement has not been reached at the end of the 7 days, you and the buyer will have 48 hours to come to a resolution or terminate the contract.
Step Three
Termite
Per the contract, a Wood Destroying Insect inspection will be conducted. We will order the inspection on your behalf and let you know once it is scheduled. These inspections typically take 30 minutes and the cost of the inspection ranges between $40 and $80. In the event an active infestation is found, it is the sellers responsibility to have the area treated and any associated damage repaired.
Step Four
Appraisal
If you’ve accepted a financed offer, a licensed appraiser is required to perform a visual inspection of the property, even if the purchaser waived the results of the appraisal. During their appointment they will evaluate whether the condition of the home validates the purchase price/loan amount. These inspections typically take 15 minutes to an hour to perform. Afterward the appraiser will submit his recommendation to the buyer’s lender.
Step Five
Clear Title/Signing the Deed
Your settlement attorney will prepare your deed for sale. In the event any liens are found, your attorney will assist in clearing the title of any encumbrances. They will also facilitate signing the deed and other closing documents a few days prior to the close date.
Step Six
Walk-Through/Move Out
The buyer will perform a walkthrough inspection a day or two before closing. At the walk-through the buyers will review all repairs and the general condition of the home. Plan to have the property clean and be completely moved out for this inspection. We recommend leaving all keys in the kitchen for the buyer to collect at the final walk-through.
Ready to Learn More?
We want to help you sell your home at the best price with the least amount of hassle possible. If your home is in need of some upgrades, let our experienced listing team help.
With our HELP (Home Equity Leverage Program), we will arrange contractors, front load the cost of any needed repairs, project manage, and ensure timely and quality completion – and all we need is proof of equity!
Contact us today to find out more about this unique program.