- Prepare your home: remove clutter, paint if necessary, and keep the grass cut and snow cleared.
- Make sure you have an up to date certificate of location, current tax bills, guarantees, receipts, etc.
- Have a pre-inspection of your property – discuss this with your agent.
- Choose the right agent. What to look for:
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- Sales history – How many sales have he/she had in the past year.
- Availability – Does this agent live and worbk in your area.
- Preparedness – Can your agent qualify a buyer?
- Knowledge – Can your agent properly advise as to your obligations as a vendor.
- Timeliness – Does your agent return calls quickly?