This is the first post in my series on the topic of selling your Dayton, Ohio home. I decided to write on this topic due to the fact that, while many people may wish to sell their house, there are times in which one does not know how to begin the process. Making a mistake as to how you go about it can result in your home sitting on the market longer than necessary or, worse, a final price that is less than the actual value of your house. The goal of my coming articles is to provide information which will help people to fully understand both their options and the process. It is also my goal to provide information which will help you with the selection of a realtor. If you require assistance with the process of putting your house on the market, then contact me to speak with a realtor.
I’ll be addressing several topics over my coming articles. Issues which I will go over include:
- Whether you need a realtor to sell your Dayton area residence
- Getting your house ready to list
- Pricing your home
- What to expect from the sales process
- What to expect when an offer is made
There are several reasons why I’m addressing these topics. First, while a realtor is not required to sell your home, hiring an agent can assist you with doing so. This assistance can come in the form of the agent’s existing network, the greater exposure your house may receive, and more. Second, ensuring that your home is “listing ready” can help to ensure that you get as high a price as possible. Getting your home ready for sale may, or may not, involve making minor repairs, etc. Third, choosing the right price for your listing is critical. Failing to do so can result in your house spending too much time on the market or in your receiving less than the actual value. Fourth, knowing what to expect from the process will help to ensure that things go smoothly. Finally, knowing how to properly handle an offer can help to ensure that your transaction closes as opposed to having it fall through.
If you are considering listing your home for sale then I would strongly suggest speaking with a realtor before doing so. As a licensed real estate agent in Dayton, I offer free market evaluations of what your home is worth and I will assist you in understanding what you should expect from the process. Contact me online or by telephone to schedule an initial appointment. I also service the areas of Beavercreek, Centerville, Cincinnati, Clayton, Englewood, Oakwood, Fairborn, Harrison Township, Huber Heights, Kettering, Miami Township, Miamisburg, Riverside, Springboro, Trotwood, Vandalia, Washington Township, West Carrollton, and Xenia.