Real Estate - Domain Realty

Is there a "best time" to put my house on the market?

Depends who you ask! There are months like August, April, and December that rank the highest for closings. Generally speaking, our peak season months are Jan, Feb, & Mar, but as time goes on our local market is becoming less seasonal with each passing year. It’s key to work with an experience brokerage who’s dialed into the latest sales numbers and trends.
What fees should I expect when selling a home?

The main fees are your transfer taxes, title insurance (depending on the county), and real estate commissions. Since property taxes are paid in arrears (end of the year), you will credit to the buyer the pro-rated amount from Jan 1st to the day of closing. The best thing to do is have your title company or attorney prepare a pre-closing statement that will estimate your total figures.
What should I do to get my house ready?

It’s not a bad idea to have an inspection done before you sell to help avoid any pitfalls once going to contract. The house needs to be presentable… no visible damage, paint in good shape, decluttered, and staged to be “show ready”. Remove as many personal items or photos, have carpets cleaned and even check the showers for caulking. Freshen up with new mulch and power wash the exterior.