FSBO Checklist Use this For Sale by Owner Checklist to keep track of all the things you should do to sell your home yourself. Preparing to Sell Understand The Selling Process Completely. Read books about selling your home, and do some online research. Prepare a timeline for moving out of your home and into your new home. Preparing Your House   read more How's your curb appeal and landscaping? Do you need to paint your front door or entryway Do any rooms need painting or remodeling? How is the carpet, wood floors, vinyl & tile? Do any need to be replaced or professionally cleaned? Reduce clutter, in every room and outside Are all appliances in working order? Are all faucets & toilets in working order? Change any burned out light bulbs to bright white to brighten your home. Clean all windows, inside and outside Make sure all rooms are spotless and organized Decide what items can be sold, given away or thrown away Know Your Market Is it a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market? What other homes are for sale in your neighborhood? Extra Expenses & Costs Are you going to offer a Home Warranty? Are you going to pay a commission to a real estate agent? Are you going to pay any of the Buyer's closing costs? Pricing Your Home   read more Conduct your own research of neighborhood homes Get a free Comparative Market analysis. Order a Professional Online Appraisal Get a local appraisal by a professional Decide what your "Asking Price" will be and what your "Final Price" will be Marketing your home or property   read more Get For Sale by Owner Signs, directional signs, and a flyer box Prepare Real Estate Flyers including photos and all the features of your home Advertise your home on the Internet In a hurry to sell? You may want to advertise your home on the MLS. Advertise your home in your local newspapers. 80% of home sold are purchased by people who already live or work in your area. Decide which days you will show your home to prospective buyers. Usually, the weekend plus one night during the week is best. Contracts & Legalities   read more Decide on the Title Company with staff of real estate attorneys Get the required real estate contracts for your state. Read the contracts thoroughly so that you understand them. Ask your real estate attorney if you have any questions. Negotiating an Offer with the Buyer Read & understand the Buyer's Offer and present a Counter Offer, if necessary Is the Buyer pre-qualified for a loan? Accept the Contract, reject the Contract or prepare a Counter-Offer in Response to the Contract Accept Earnest Money Set Time Frames For Inspections, Financing & Closing Document Exchange Property Disclosure Forms are given to the Buyer. Click here to get the forms required by your state. Buyer Provides copy of Loan Pre-Approval Letter to the Seller Inspections Home Inspection is completed Home Inspection findings/issues are resolved, if necessary Termite Inspection Roof Inspection Electrical Inspection Other Inspection findings/issues are resolved, if necessary Home Appraisal Completed for the bank Appraisal findings/issues are resolved, if necessary Survey Is Completed, if necessary Repairs Required By Contract Or Inspections are Completed Title Company   read more Open Escrow with your Title Company Deposit Earnest Money with the Title Company Provide Necessary Documents the Title Company Title Search Is Completed Issues with the Title Search are resolved, if necessary Settlement/Closing Date & Time Scheduled 1. With the Title Company/Escrow Officer 2. With the Buyer 3. With the Buyer's Lender

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The Walk-Through

• Final Walk-Through Inspection is completed with the Buyer. Click here to print a walk thru inspection form.
• Issues with Walk-Through are resolved, if necessary

Settlement/Closing

• Review Closing Documents 24-48 Hours prior to the Closing
• Resolve Issues with the Closing documents, if Necessary
• Settlement/Closing Day. Be sure to bring your driver's license.
• Go out and Celebrate!
  

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