Home Seller's Guide

While you should always feel comfortable asking questions, the following ‘roadmap’ might help keep you on track.

STEP 1 Prior to Lisiting

• Select an agent
• Sign a listing agreement with your agent
• Arrange a contract for sale through your solicitor

STEP 2 Listing your Property

• Agent prepares marketing campaign & advertising materials
• Agent receives a copy of your sale contract from your solicitor
• Prepare your house for buyer inspection
• Agent conducts buyer inspections
• Agent negotiates a sale price to your satisfaction

STEP 3 Accepting the Offer

• Offer is accepted
• Agent accepts a good-will deposit (10% in most cases)
• Solicitor exchanges contracts with cooling-off period (5 working days)
• Cooling off period ends (SOLD)

STEP 4 Settlement

• Settlement period begins (usually 28 days from exchange)
• Move out
• Settlement