FSBO Checklist Use this For Sale by Owner Checklist to keep track of all the things you should do to sell your home yourself. Printer-friendly version Preparing to Sell ___ Understand The Selling Process Completely. Read books about selling your home, and do some online research. ___ Prepare a timeline for moving out of your home and into your new home. Preparing Your House   read more ___ How's your curb appeal and landscaping? ___ Do you need to paint your front door or entryway ___ Do any rooms need painting or remodeling? ___ How is the carpet, wood floors, vinyl & tile? Do any need to be replaced or professionally cleaned? ___ Reduce clutter, in every room and outside ___ Are all appliances in working order? ___ Are all faucets & toilets in working order? ___ Change any burned out light bulbs to bright white to brighten your home. ___ Clean all windows, inside and outside ___ Make sure all rooms are spotless and organized ___ Decide what items can be sold, given away or thrown away Know Your Market ___ Is it a Buyer's Market or a Seller's Market? ___ What other homes are for sale in your neighborhood? Extra Expenses & Costs ___ Are you going to offer a Home Warranty? ___ Are you going to pay a commission to a real estate agent? ___ Are you going to pay any of the Buyer's closing costs? Pricing Your Home   read more ___ Conduct your own research of neighborhood homes ___ Get a free Comparative Market analysis. ___ Order a Professional Online Appraisal ___ Get a local appraisal by a professional ___ Decide what your "Asking Price" will be and what your "Final Price" will be Marketing your home or property   read more ___ Get For Sale by Owner Signs, directional signs, and a flyer box ___ Prepare Real Estate Flyers including photos and all the features of your home ___ Advertise your home on the Internet ___ In a hurry to sell? You may want to advertise your home on the MLS. ___ Advertise your home in your local newspapers. 80% of home sold are purchased by people who already live or work in your area. ___ Decide which days you will show your home to prospective buyers. Usually, the weekend plus one night during the week is best. Contracts & Legalities   read more ___ Decide on the Title Company with staff of real estate attorneys ___ Get the required real estate contracts for your state. Read the contracts thoroughly so that you understand them. Ask your real estate attorney if you have any questions. Negotiating an Offer with the Buyer ___ Read & understand the Buyer's Offer and present a Counter Offer, if necessary ___ Is the Buyer pre-qualified for a loan? ___ Accept the Contract, reject the Contract or prepare a Counter-Offer in Response to the Contract ___ Accept Earnest Money ___ Set Time Frames For Inspections, Financing & Closing Document Exchange ___ Property Disclosure Forms are given to the Buyer. Click here to get the forms required by your state. ___ Buyer Provides copy of Loan Pre-Approval Letter to the Seller Inspections ___ Home Inspection is completed ___ Home Inspection findings/issues are resolved, if necessary ___ Termite Inspection ___ Roof Inspection ___ Electrical Inspection ___ Other _____________________ ___ Inspection findings/issues are resolved, if necessary ___ Home Appraisal Completed for the bank ___ Appraisal findings/issues are resolved, if necessary ___ Survey Is Completed, if necessary ___ Repairs Required By Contract Or Inspections are Completed Title Company   read more ___ Open Escrow with your Title Company ___ Deposit Earnest Money with the Title Company ___ Provide Necessary Documents the Title Company ___ Title Search Is Completed ___ Issues with the Title Search are resolved, if necessary ___ Settlement/Closing Date & Time Scheduled ___ 1. With the Title Company/Escrow Officer ___ 2. With the Buyer ___ 3. With the Buyer's Lender

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The Walk-Through

___ Final Walk-Through Inspection is completed with the Buyer. Click here to print a walk thru inspection form.

___ Issues with Walk-Through are resolved, if necessary

Settlement/Closing

___ Review Closing Documents 24-48 Hours prior to the Closing

___ Resolve Issues with the Closing documents, if Necessary

___ Settlement/Closing Day. Be sure to bring your driver's license.

___ Go out and Celebrate!

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