How to Sell a Home in Delaware
Thinking about selling your Delaware home? There’s a tried-and-true order to selling a home, and Walt Simpson is here to guide you through, step by step. We’d love to get you from old home to new as seamlessly as possible. Here’s our quick guide to the homeselling process.
10 Easy Steps to Selling a Home in Delaware
1. Find an experienced agent
When it comes to selling your home, the choice of your agent sets the tone for success. With our extensive knowledge and proven expertise, we are your essential partners throughout this journey. We will guide you through the process, ensuring you receive the best price for your property. Learn more about our qualifications and track record.
2. Consider repairs and improvements
3. Set the price right
Request a neighborhood sold report from Walt Simpson, and use it to determine a competitive price that maximizes your return and minimizes time on the market. We will work together to consider the price of recently sold homes in Delaware, homes currently on the market in your neighborhood, and the specifics of your home to set the right listing price.
4. Prepare your home
Start by cleaning up clutter, working from your attic down to your closets. Remove extra furniture or personal belongings, such a family photos, so that buyers can picture their lives in your home. Next, you’ll work with us to stage your home and get it ready for a professional photographer to take listing photos that highlight your home’s best features.
5. Market your home
With our knowledgable team at your side, this challenging and crucial step gets so much easier. We will use our expert marketing skills and ample resources to showcase your home to the appropriate buyers and markets in Delaware. Walt Simpson uses a number of expert tactics to attract serious buyers.
6. Open your home to buyers
When your home is on the market, you want to allow buyers to see it in person. This gives them the chance to make a personal connection, which is why it’s important to depersonalize it as much as possible. Keep it clean and organized between showings to ensure you're ready to show on short notice.
7. Negotiate and accept an offer
Interested buyers will submit a written offer to include the price they’ll pay, closing dates, and other contingencies. It’s up to you to accept or reject that offer. If you reject it, we'll negotiate different terms, either adding your own contingencies or countering with a higher price.
8. Sign a purchase and sale agreement
When you’ve both agreed on an offer, you’ll enter into a legal contract using a Purchase and Sale Agreement. This will contain the specifics of the offer, including the terms, conditions, and contingencies of the sale.
9. Cooperate with due diligence
Next, you'll give the buyer the opportunity to hire an inspector and do their due diligence, which might include an appraisal, title checks, surveys, and more. Should any issues arise during this process, the buyer may want to renegotiate the terms of the sale. We’re here to help during this part of the process, too.
10. Sign, pay, and close!
You’ve made it to the end. On the agreed-upon closing date, you, the buyer, and both agents will finish signing all paperwork. You’ll also pay any necessary fees and turn over the keys and property title. In exchange, you receive a check for the sale price, minus what may be owed on an existing mortgage. Congratulations—you just sold your home!
Ready to Start Selling Your Home in Delaware?
We’ll help you through every step of the homeselling process, from staging and showing to marketing and negotiations. Walt Simpson will work hard to provide you with a hassle-free selling experience.
Still not sure about selling your home? We’ve compiled some seller resources that will provide more information about the process and prepare you for the excitement of listing your home for sale.