Get the paperwork together: How much do you owe on the bond? It's better to find out how much equity you have in your home before listing rather than getting an unpleasant surprise later. If your financing is with a bank there may be a 3 month cancellation clause with penalties, contact the bank to give notice. Some transfers can take less than 3 months, and you might not want to drag the transfer process out because this step wasn't thought out.
- Put all the built-in appliance manuals in a safe place (the new owner will want these).
- Start interviewing to secure the agent with the best knowledge of the market.
- Pack away or cover valuable assets. You may not want that expensive art piece to be in the photos.
Use this opportunity to de-clutter and perhaps even start packing (boxes could be stored in the garage or storage room). Staging your home is an art in itself, there are some things you can do, but your agent might be able to recommend a staging expert. If your agent is going to use a professional photographer it becomes more important to have everything looking great for the photo shoot. Part of de-cluttering includes removing personal photos. Provide a neutral canvas that the prospective buyer can imagine themselves in.
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