• Spending of earnest money — if the sale falls through, what happens to the money? • Befriending potential buyers — discretion is imperative when buyers want to be your friend. • Fear of low appraisals — you have options if this happens. Speak with your Realtor. • Stress of showings, remodels, cleaning, phone calls — let your agent handle the bulk of the responsibilities of selling your home. • Facing inspection requirements — know what is expected for your home to pass. Consider hiring a licensed inspector to inspect your home prior to listing it. The cost is minimal and you will be better prepared. • Being prepared for closing — your agent and closing attorney should let you know what to expect. • Flexibility and readiness to show your home — make preparations so showings do not interfere with your family and your life. • Letting buyers see your home in your absence — buyers prefer to view homes without the seller present to listen to their critiques. Any questions should be fielded by your agent. • Weeding out nonqualified buyers — you can request that only qualified homebuyers view your home. If they are not eligible, even for creative financing, it’s a waste of everyone’s time — especially yours. • Find a good Realtor — you are now an informed seller with enough knowledge to know how to get started and sell your home quickly and for the highest price possible. Get with a competent Realtor to handle the logistics and sell your home.
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