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11 Homeselling Myths, Debunked

The Close

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Selling a home is the same—it’s not just a sign in the yard and a posting on the MLS. Navigating the Selling Process Myth #8: Getting Pre-approved Should Happen After Finding Your Perfect Home House hunting can be exhausting.

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Navigating Bidding Wars During a Hot Real Estate Market

RIS Media

– Coming Soon: Homes that are listed as coming soon in your MLS are technically not allowed to be shown but can accept offers prior to showing. If the listing agent is allowed to disclose the other offers, make sure to obtain written approval from the seller before discussing this. This is not the case.

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10 Things Your Real Estate Business Plan Needs (FREE Template)

Kyle Handy

Documentation: Ensure that all necessary documents, such as pre-approval letters and proof of funds, are in order. Keep in mind: Research: Analyze comparable properties in the area to establish a competitive price for the offer.

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What’s Required to Sell a House Without a Realtor?

HomeLight

Many FSBO sellers will purchase a pre-listing appraisal. The buyer’s lender will probably require their own appraisal as part of their loan approval process. Pre-inspection. Getting a pre-listing inspection can facilitate a quicker sale because it eliminates surprises – and gives the seller time to fix major flaws.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in North Carolina

HomeLight

or if they can put their house on the multiple listing service (MLS). While you don’t need a real estate agent to do this in North Carolina, you also can’t do it yourself — you would need to hire a flat-fee MLS listing service to do it for you, and you’d still have to provide your own listing information and photos.

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Iowa: A Hawkeye State FSBO Guide

HomeLight

To give your home the most exposure, pay to have your home put on your local MLS ( multiple listing service ) -– a platform agents use to share properties with one another as well as major real estate sites. Only licensed real estate agents and brokers who are MLS members can post to the MLS. Not willing to pay for the MLS?

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How to Sell a House By Owner in Ohio: A Buckeye State FSBO Guide

HomeLight

If you choose to invest in a pre-listing appraisal, consider the differences and similarities of comps with the appraised value of your home to choose a price that will encourage activity (too high and it may seem out of reach to many buyers) but will also maximize your profit. Pay an agent to list your home on the MLS. Assist-2-Sell.

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