4 FAQs About Selling Your Home
Deciding to sell your home is a big step, and many sellers understandably have lots of questions about the process. The MacGuire Team goes above and beyond for sellers, doing everything in our power to ensure an easy and stress-free experience for everyone involved. Today, we're here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about selling your home in Colorado Springs.
Question: What Is A Seller's Disclosure?
Answer: The seller's disclosure is the official document in which you, the seller, thoroughly describe the current state of the home. The disclosure covers everything from appliances to potential neighborhood problems, and it is incredibly important for people looking to buy a home. Fill out the seller's disclosure as completely and accurately as you can.
Question: How Do I Price My Home?
Answer: Some sellers believe they should price their home based on the appraisal value, but you should actually price your home based on the local market value. Ask your Colorado Springs real estate agent to provide you with the asking price and actual selling price of similar homes in your area, and use that information to price your home.
Question: Can I Get Out Of A Contract With One Buyer If I Get A Better Offer From A Second Buyer?
Question: The short answer is no. Once the buyer and seller have both signed the offer, it becomes a legally binding contract. If you attempt to back out of the contract, the buyer can seek legal action if he/she wants to. Consequently, it's important to only agree to a contract you are comfortable with.
Question: What Household Objects Are Included In The Sale?
Question: Generally speaking, all items that are affixed to or an integral part of the home and/or landscaping stay with the home during the sale. This includes (but is not limited to) dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, light fixtures, and built-in shelves, as well as trees, bushes, and flowers that are rooted in the ground surrounding the home. In order to avoid potential conflict with the buyer over certain items, I recommend removing all items you absolutely refuse to sell before your home goes on the market. On the other hand, if there are some items that you are willing to leave behind, you may want to include them in the sale of your home in order to entice more buyers.
More Questions? Contact Mike MacGuire!
I'm here to bring my experience with Colorado Springs real estate to you in order to make your real estate transaction easier and faster. If you have other questions about selling your home, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Answer: The seller's disclosure is the official document in which you, the seller, thoroughly describe the current state of the home. The disclosure covers everything from appliances to potential neighborhood problems, and it is incredibly important for people looking to buy a home. Fill out the seller's disclosure as completely and accurately as you can.
Question: How Do I Price My Home?
Answer: Some sellers believe they should price their home based on the appraisal value, but you should actually price your home based on the local market value. Ask your Colorado Springs real estate agent to provide you with the asking price and actual selling price of similar homes in your area, and use that information to price your home.
Question: Can I Get Out Of A Contract With One Buyer If I Get A Better Offer From A Second Buyer?
Question: The short answer is no. Once the buyer and seller have both signed the offer, it becomes a legally binding contract. If you attempt to back out of the contract, the buyer can seek legal action if he/she wants to. Consequently, it's important to only agree to a contract you are comfortable with.
Question: Generally speaking, all items that are affixed to or an integral part of the home and/or landscaping stay with the home during the sale. This includes (but is not limited to) dishwashers, stoves, refrigerators, light fixtures, and built-in shelves, as well as trees, bushes, and flowers that are rooted in the ground surrounding the home. In order to avoid potential conflict with the buyer over certain items, I recommend removing all items you absolutely refuse to sell before your home goes on the market. On the other hand, if there are some items that you are willing to leave behind, you may want to include them in the sale of your home in order to entice more buyers.
More Questions? Contact Mike MacGuire!
I'm here to bring my experience with Colorado Springs real estate to you in order to make your real estate transaction easier and faster. If you have other questions about selling your home, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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