As top-performing real estate agents in Toronto’s famously competitive industry landscape, we’ll be the first to inform you that selling a house in Ontario requires strategy. This is particularly true if you wish to accomplish a smooth, high-return result. With that in mind, understanding how to effectively initiate your sale will be a critical step in your selling process. In this blog, we will share critical advice on where to start when selling a house.
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Set Your Home Sale in Motion
Many modern homeowners don’t have a complete understanding of how to sell a house – and that’s okay. The process of selling a house is remarkably intricate and in a market like Toronto, continuously evolving. To that end, it’s not uncommon for sellers to procrastinate or hesitate on listing their property simply because they feel intimidated.
Overcoming this type of mental hurdle can be accomplished by narrowing one’s focus to the first step of home selling, as opposed to anticipating or obsessing over the full scope of the process.
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Step One: Find Your Real Estate Agent
Hands down, the most critical decision involved in selling your home is the real estate agent you choose to work with. Therefore, the most effective place to start when selling a house is to find the best agent for you.
What Makes an Exceptional Agent?
There are more than 70,000 real estate agents in Toronto. As a seller, it’s your job to find the right one for you. However, the reality is that not all agents boast the same skill set, knowledge, and industry experience.
Understanding the difference between an elite agent and a part-time professional is essential to an efficient and lucrative home sale. So what makes a good real estate agent?
Experience in Diverse Markets
While Toronto’s real estate market is constantly changing, today’s market in particular presents unique circumstances for sellers. With that in mind, sellers who are serious about optimizing their results should choose an agent with multiple decades of experience and a consistent record of performance.
Advanced Strategies
One of the most significant discrepancies between Toronto Realtors is their selling strategies. Simply put, not all agents will invest the same amount of effort, meticulousness, and resources in your sale. You’ll want to work with a professional who is willing to go the extra mile to get you the best results.
Local Expertise
It’s essential to choose an agent who has experience and expertise selling homes in your area before, and operates there on a full-time basis. Especially in a city as unique as Toronto, where real estate trends can vary from one neighbourhood to the next.
Ask Questions
As you research and approach various prospects, don’t hesitate to ask questions about their experience, market knowledge, and approach to selling. You’re placing a major transaction in their hands, so you’ll want to ensure you trust and understand their process. It’s also a good idea to explore client reviews and testimonials for any agent you consider working with.
Outline Your Basic Objectives
Once you’ve determined “I want to sell my house”, it is helpful to consider or confirm key aspects of your objectives.
For example, think about your motivations for selling. Are you looking for a change of space as you approach retirement? Alternatively, you may want to consider upgrading to a larger property with more space for your growing family. Further, it is also wise to establish a deadline for your home sale. Or at the very least, have a rough idea of when you would like to sell your house.
These informative details will offer important context to your real estate agent as they assemble an action plan for your listing process.
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Further Preparation
After you’ve effectively initiated your sale by connecting with a professional real estate agent, you may now anticipate and prepare for subsequent stages in your selling journey.
Every home (and homeowner) is unique; however, the next step in your selling journey will likely focus on preparing the property for optimal market performance. Important steps such as cleaning, decluttering, making repairs, and staging can help your home foster an emotional connection with potential buyers – creating personalized interest that encourages high-value offers.
Sell Your House With Christensen Group
If you’re looking for a real estate team that can provide you with exceptional results and a seamless experience from start to finish, Christensen Group Real Estate is your path forward.
We’ve represented sellers in West Toronto and Etobicoke for over 40 years. Our proven systems, which include high-performance home staging and unwavering commitment to providing top-tier service far exceed the competition.
Selling your home? Our strategic advisory services can help you achieve a smooth and lucrative sale. Call us at 416-722-4723 or reach us by email at evan@christensengroup.ca.
