7 Straightforward Steps to Selling a House with a Realtor®

The home selling process can be daunting: from listing your property and lining up showings to making repairs and reviewing offers, there are many moving parts. Fortunately, there are steps to follow in this process to give you a road map for success. This article will walk through seven steps to get you from dreaming to closing without losing time, capital, or your right mind in the process.

Marketing your home “for sale by owner” (known as FSBO) or selling to an iBuyer (instant buyer) like Opendoor or Offerpad are options that may seem to prioritize profit and speed, respectively. But the most conventionally respected process for selling your home involves a licensed Realtor, and there are proven reasons why. Chiefly, selling with an agent’s help will earn you top dollar.

Realtors are experts on the current market in your area, and they know how to market your home at its full earning potential. For these reasons, according to the National Association of Realtors, 89% of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent last year when selling their home.

Here’s what you can expect if you sell your house with a Realtor.