Steps for Selling Your Home

1. **Choose a Broker**:

• Research and select a licensed broker with experience in your local market.
• Sign listing forms including an agreement outlining the broker’s commission and the duration of the contract.
  • NC Forms may include
    • Working With Real Estate Agents Disclosure
    • Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement
    • Cooperative Compensation Agreement
    • Seller Disclosures: Residential Property Disclosure, Mineral Oil Gas, Disclosure, Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
    • Professional Services Disclosure

2. **Prepare Your Home**:

• Make necessary repairs and improvements to enhance curb appeal and overall condition.
• Stage your home to make it attractive to potential buyers.
• Clean thoroughly and declutter to create an inviting space.

3. **Set a Listing Price**:

• Work with your broker to set a competitive and realistic listing price based on a comparative market analysis (CMA).
• Consider current market conditions and recent sales of similar properties in your area.

4. **Market Your Home**:

• Your broker will take professional photographs and create a detailed listing description.
• Broker lists your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and other real estate websites.
• Additional marketing strategies such as open houses, social media promotion, and print advertising may be used

5. **Show Your Home**:

• Be flexible with showing times to accommodate potential buyers.
• Ensure your home is always clean and presentable for showings.
• Consider temporary relocation if showings are frequent.

6. **Receive Offers and Negotiate**:

• Review offers with your broker, considering not only the price but also the terms and contingencies.
• Negotiate with potential buyers to reach a mutually agreeable contract.
• Accept the best offer and sign a purchase agreement.

7. **Home Inspection and Appraisal**:

• Cooperate with the buyer’s home inspection and appraisal processes. 
• Address any issues that arise from the inspection by negotiating repairs or price adjustments with the buyer.

8. **Prepare for Closing**:

• Work with your broker and attorney to ensure all paperwork is in order.
• Provide necessary documents such as the property deed, mortgage information, and any warranties.
• Review the settlement statement (HUD-1 or Closing Disclosure) for accuracy.

9. **Closing Day**:

• Attend the closing meeting with your broker, attorney, and possibly the buyer.
• Sign the closing documents, including the deed transfer and settlement statement.
• Receive the proceeds from the sale, minus any closing costs and broker commissions.
• Hand over the keys and any relevant property information to the buyer.

10. **Post-Closing**:

• Cancel utilities, insurance, and any other services tied to the property.
• Ensure any remaining obligations related to the sale are fulfilled.

By following these steps and working together, we can navigate the home selling process in North Carolina efficiently and successfully.