STEPS  TO  SELLING  YOUR  HOME

Selling a home is a complex procedure. Whether it's your first time, or you're an experienced buyer, it's very easy to forget things and to 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
  - Select an agent
  - Sign a listing agreement with your agent
  - Arrange a contract for sale through your solicitor

STEP 2  LISTING YOUR PROPERTY
  - Agent receives a copy of your contract from your solicitor
  - Agent prepares marketing campaign and advertising materials
  - Prepare your house for buyer inspections
  - Agent conducts buyer inspections
  - Agent negotiates a sale price to your satisfaction

STEP 3  ACCEPTING THE OFFER
  - Offer is accepted
  - Agent accepts a good-will deposit (in some cases)
  - Contracts exchanged with cooling-off period
  - Cooling-off period ends (SOLD)

STEP 4   SETTLEMENT
  - Settlement period begins
  - Settlement
  - Move out