SELLING YOUR HOME

• The single most important decision you will make with your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional is determining the right asking price for your property.
• Once you've achieved a realistic sales price, you can count on your property being professionally marketed and promoted to bring more buyers to your door. You can also expect to sell your home for the best possible price in the lease amount of time.

The Benefits of Pricing Right

1. Your property sells faster, because it is exposed to more qualified buyers.
2. Your home doesn't lose its "marketability."
3. The closer to market value, the higher the offers.
4. A well-priced property can generate competing offers.
5. Real Estate Professionals will be enthusiastic about presenting your property to buyers.

The Major Elements of an Offer

1. Price
Depends on the market and the buyers, but generally, the price offered is different from the asking price.

2. Deposit
The deposit shows the buyer's good faith and will be applied against the purchase price of the home when the sale closes. Your Royal LePage Real Estate Professional can advise you on the suitability of the amount of the deposit being offered.

3. Terms
Includes the total price the buyer is offering as well as the financing details. The buyer may be arranging his/her own financing or may ask to assume your existing mortgage if you have an attractive rate.

4. Conditions
These might include "subject to home inspection", "subject to the buyer obtaining financing", or "subject to the sale of the purchaser's property."

5. Inclusions and Exclusions
These might include appliances and certain fixtures or decorative items, such as window coverings or mirrors.

6. Closing or Possession Date
Generally, the day the title of the property is transferred to the buyer and funds are received by the seller, unless otherwise specified (except in Manitoba and Quebec).