Where You Should Start Start with a realtor. Many potential home sellers feel that they should get their home ready for sale before even reaching out to a realtor. This is often due to concerns regarding value or embarrassment about cleanliness, organization or condition of the home. An experienced real estate professional will look past those items and provide you with valuable insight at the beginning of the process as to the best use of time and resources to streamline your sale process and maximize your value.
If you are planning to purchase a home at the same time or soon after selling your existing home, an experienced agent will be able to help you understand your options, as well as anticipate any hurdles you may need to navigate. They will also give you insight into specific market considerations to achieve a precise outcome on both your sale and purchase. More to follow regarding this in “Buying a Home with a Home to Sell� on page 19.
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