Once you have decided to place your Orlando home for sale, a first priority should be to clarify your motivations, and draw up a basic time frame for the selling process.
Why Sell My House?
Why do you want to sell your house? Do you intend to simply, find a larger Orlando estate home, or do you plan on moving to another neighborhood, school district, city or state? Initially you might think your reasons are obvious, but it will benefit you to consider the implications of all options for your lifestyle, opportunities and finances. Being clear about your intentions for selling will make it easier for your Orlando real estate agent to determine the most appropriate option for your specified financial, lifestyle and Orlando real estate goals.
When Should I Sell?
Establish your desired time frame for selling. By hiring The Funk Collection brokered by eXp Realty, you will have an edge on the competition by gaining knowledgeable representation who will review the current Central Florida market conditions and assist you with finding the most favorable time to sell.
What is the Current Condition of the Central Florida Market?
When you work with our agents, you can be sure that you will have the agents knowledge, expertise and negotiating skills at work for you to arrive at the best market prices and terms. Your agent will keep you up-to-date on what is happening in the marketplace, price, financing, and terms and conditions of competing properties. With the Team, you will know exactly how to price, and when to sell your Orlando home.
How Do I Optimize My Finances?
Deciding to sell your home demands a serious consideration of your current financial situation and future possibilities. With the help of Jeffrey Funk and his Team, you will be able to effectively assess the cumulative impact of these changes, estimate potential proceeds of selling your Central Florida luxury home, and plan effective tax savings and estate planning strategies. We will ensure that you not only take control of your finances, but use them to their fullest potential.
Selecting an Orlando Real Estate Agent
Here are a few factors to keep in mind when choosing an Orlando Real Estate Listing Agent:
Preparation for Selling an Orlando Home
There are several things you can do to make a lasting impression on potential buyers, as well as increase the appeal and value of your Orlando home for sale.
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Accepting an Offer on your Orlando Home
The Price Isn't Always Right
"The higher the price, the better the offer." Do not let yourself be fooled by this popular misconception. Price is not always the primary determining factor in choosing among multiple offers, for several important reasons: the initial offer is often not the final offer, and there are a number of terms and conditions that may influence the final outcome of the deal.
Negotiating The Right Way
Jeffrey Funk and his Team take the ethical responsibility of fairly and strategically negotiating contractual terms very seriously. It is our job to find a win-win agreement that is beneficial to all parties involved. Oftentimes you will have to consider multiple offers before accepting the offer you judge to be the most suitable for you. As your agents we will guarantee a thorough and objective assessment of all offers to assist you with making the right choice.
The Initial Agreement and Deposit
Once an offer is ratified, the home seller and buyer will agree upon the amount for the good faith deposit and establishment of an escrow account. This process reflects the buyer's intention to purchase your property and ensures that no funds or property will change hands until all terms and conditions in the transaction are upheld.
Keep these tips in mind to streamline the process even further
Keep written records of everything: For the sake of clarity, it will be extremely useful to transcribe all verbal agreements of everything from counter-offers and addendum's, and convert them to written agreements to be signed by both parties. We will assist you in drafting addendum's in your contract to ensure you have all the bases covered.
Stick to the schedule
Now that you have chosen to accept an offer, you and the buyer will be given a timetable to mark every stage in the process of closing the real estate contract. Meeting the requirements on time, ensures a smoother flow of negotiations. During the process we will keep you constantly updated so you will remain informed and will always be prepared for the next step.
Escrow, Inspections, & Appraisal
The buyer selects a title company, whose job it is to examine and insure the title. After researching the complete recorded history of your Orlando property, they will certify that 1) your title is free and clear of encumbrances (mortgages, leases, or restrictions) by the date of closing, and 2) all new encumbrances are duly included in the title. The title company will draw up a preliminary report at the end of the process, which your real estate agent will review with you in detail.
The Title Company
A contingency is a condition that must be met before a contract becomes legally binding. For instance, a Orlando home buyer will usually include a contingency stating that their contract is binding only when there is a satisfactory home inspection report from a qualified inspector.
Before completing the purchase of your property, the home buyer reviews every aspect of the property, as provided for by purchase agreements, including:
Contingencies
We suggest that you accept buyers who have a lender's pre-approval letter, which is a better guarantee of loan approval than a pre-qualification. Expect an appraiser from the lender's company to review your property and verify that the sales price is appropriate. Loan Approval and Appraisal
Close of Escrow
When you have come this far, it means only one thing: congratulations, you have successfully sold your Orlando home! Don't forget to tie up these final loose ends:

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