That feeling of “what next?” can begin to loom immediately after you have to start the home selling process — especially if it is your first time doing so. It can be easy to get stuck in the mind frame of just considering what you can or should do next. But, time spent just thinking is time you could be working toward closing your home sale. Jumpstarting the process of selling your home is easy when following the necessary steps that will get you closer to your desired end result.

The home selling process on your own is not a thing most people desire to do unless they are real estate professionals themselves. Backing your decision to sell your home with qualified support is the first and most important step to getting a head start on your home sale. With the right help, every other part of the process will be infinitely easier, allowing things to fall into place exactly as you need. The ins and outs of selling a home are in-depth and can be lengthy, especially without the proper skills and experience. Your realtor will bridge the gap between you and the closed sale of your home seamlessly.

Deciding on your ideal realtor can be more stressful than you desire or need, so agencies like Prospect Real Estate exist for your convenience.

Gearing up to move out before your home is sold is a great way to mentally encourage yourself to advance in the home process. If you are able, start decluttering, packing, and moving out of your old home and into your new one sooner rather than later. Not only will you feel more urgency to sell your home since you are no longer in it, but this will also help with the upcoming steps that are essential to get started on the home-selling process.

Having your home inspected prior to putting it on the market lets you know what you are dealing with in terms of the structural integrity and efficiency of your home. This will also help you determine other important factors, such as price. Home inspections are in-depth looks at every part of your home. Your inspection will be followed by a thorough report listing all the findings and recommended fixes you may want to consider. Though not mandatory by law, home inspections are strongly encouraged before selling your home, and for good reason. Checking in on the status of the fixtures in your home not only provides a way to decide on renovations but also allows you to ensure you are selling a home that is safely habitable for your upcoming buyers.

Once your home has been inspected, you will have a clear and detailed view of what is or is not in need of attention. Your home inspection will go deeper than the everyday surface-level things you see about the property, so a report could present results you were unaware of or did not plan for. Deciphering what things you would like to repair, replace or renovate before putting your home on the market will further help you continue your plan of action in the selling process.

The amount of work you decide to have done on your home will sway the home selling process in one way or another, mainly when it comes to timing. Planning the rest of the sale around the time your desired repairs will take is key to staying on track with your sales goals. Tasks like updating paint colors or upgrading flooring and simple accents tend to be simple things that can be completed in just a few days. When larger repairs and renovations are added into the process, this time could change from a few days to weeks or even months. Pinpointing what these items are and how long they will take is essential after receiving your home inspection report.

You are equipped with an outstanding realtor, a home inspection report, and completed renovations. It could seem like you are ready to start having prospective buyers view the home. Prior to your open house or scheduling guests to view the home, it should be staged to reflect the allure your home truly has. Working with your realtor or recommended designers in your area can easily help you check this off of your selling to-do list.

If renovations have been done on the home, accenting those upgrades with beautiful interior decor will make your home stand out to viewers. Ensuring your home makes a lasting impression on those who view it will increase your likelihood of getting desirable offers. Staging can be as simple or extravagant as you like, but covering the basics, like neutral colors, decluttered spaces, and a freshly groomed outdoor space, is a great starting point.

With all of the above home selling steps completed, you are even closer to finalizing everything necessary to sell your home. At this point, your realtor’s help and experience become even more useful than before. The work put into everything thus far would be a dead end without turning it into a listing that does the property justice. Home listings are tailored to the property they are selling as a way to make sure the listing is not only accurate but appealing to buyers and agents. Your realtor will be able to help you create a listing that is perfect for your home, showcasing the best pictures and attributes.

With a listing that fits your home perfectly, your realtor will be able to list the home on industry-leading tools such as the MLS, which aids realtors in finding verified homes within their client's specific search parameters. Examples of other Downtown Austin homes for sale can not only give you ideas of how you would like your listing to be displayed but also prompt ideas for staging.

Once your home has followed the path of the steps above and is primed for sale, you are likely to experience an ideal sale, especially with the help of a Prospect Real Estate agent. Contact them today to secure an industry-leading realtor to help you sell your home with ease.