Selling Your Home

Information For Home Sellers In Richmond, VA

Selling your home is a big decision. You don't just jump out of bed one morning and say—"I think I'll sell my house." Selling comes after a lot of thought and planning.

There are questions you need to answer like "Am I ready to sell my house?" And steps to take like prepping and staging your home to make it appealing to home buyers.

Contact one of our Richmond area REALTORS® to see how drama free selling your home can be. To get you started, use the step-by-step home-selling checklist below to sell your home in the Richmond real estate area.

Choose a Real Estate Agent

• Does the agent offer a marketing plan?
• Is the agent familiar with your neighborhood?
• Invite the agent to make suggestions to improve your home's appeal
• Find an agent to stand by your side throughout the sale, negotiation and closing process.

Select a Location

• Are there homes available where you want to go?
• Will you consider temporary housing to bridge moving date gaps?

Address the Financial Issues

• Will a sale have tax implications?
• What is your buying power for a replacement home?
• Diligently record your repairs and improvements

Look at Your Home Through a Buyer's Eyes

• Is it clean and uncluttered?
• Do systems operate properly?
• Has maintenance been deferred?

Understand the Competition

• Your agent will gladly provide comparative data for your area.
• Consider touring the competition with your agent.
• Price your home realistically.

Set the Stage for Buyers

• Enhance curb appeal.
• Make your home inviting.
• Don't set unnecessary showing restrictions.

Give Peace of Mind to Buyers

• Consider a Home Protection Plan.
• Provide any warranties, records, manuals pertaining to your home.

Get Peace of Mind for Yourself

• Consider optional ERA® Seller's Security Plan a guaranteed sale, a guaranteed price for qualified homes. SSP gives us a listing edge over the competition.