One of the main things we do is educate our clients on the process of selling a home and help you become familiar with how the sale of a home should happen. This also means looking through and understanding the paperwork and legal implications. Note that when you hire an agent to sell your home, their job is to bring willing & able buyers. If you chose not to sell (so long as the offer price meets your expectations) or if the sell is lost due to your inaction then it is possible that you would still be responsible for paying the selling agent. As you consider selling your home you should consider the following:
Create an open and good working relationship with your real estate agent
Make sure they are a “sellers agent” – you want them to represent you (note that by default all agents are sellers agents)
Determine how the home selling will works
Communication can be significantly delayed if you don't have an open and candid relationship with your Realtor
Find Out How Much Your Home Is Worth
Have the real estate agent pull good comps.
No short sells or foreclosures should be included if at all possible.
Determine The Costs to Sell
Commission if you are selling through an agent
The cost of advertising the property if you are selling by owner
Attorney fees
Closing costs
Excise taxes
Expenses commonly paid by the seller like the cost of an inspection - http://realtybiznews.com/10-steps-to-take-before-listing-your-home-for-sale/98723152/#sthash.zQO9w8Fq.dpuf
Calculate Potential Gains
Make Repairs / Some Improvements (Neutralize)
Consider a Home Inspection and Appraisal
Discuss strategy for selling house
Discuss marketing the home
Go through the paperwork the Real Estate agent (all contract) so you are familiar with the process
Discuss open houses (Sometimes it is a good idea)
