Seller Resources
Virtual Market Analysis.......... Determine the appropriate sale price of your home by comparing it to other homes in your area.
Finding an agent.................. Allow your Exit 1 Realty broker to help you find the perfect REALTORŪ for you or choose a Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ from our list of highly training professionals.
Finding your next home......... No matter where you're going, across town or across the country, Exit 1 Realty has the listing you want.
Financing your home............. Let Century 21 Mortgage assist you in financing your next home.
Selling a home..................... Let us help you to better understand the selling process.
The Selling Process

Selling a home can seem like a daunting task. With all the information available today, you can wonder how to sort through it all. In order to better assist you, Exit 1 Realty would like to outline some items to help you better understand the selling process.

Chose a link from the list below, or follow them step-by-step to learn more:
#1 How do I begin?
  • Contact a Exit 1 Realty professional who will partner with you and guide you through the process. If you are unsure who to use, Linda Knoll, Exit 1 Realty's owner and broker, can assist you in finding just the right REALTORŪ for you.
  • Upon selecting your Exit 1 Realty professional and developing your exclusive relationship with him/her, he/she will guide you through questions regarding changes or repairs you can make to your home to increase its marketability, as well as questions concerning pricing and the selling process. Your Exit 1 Realty professional is always available to you to answer any questions you have along the way. Remember, he/she is your partner. Together, you and your personal Exit 1 Realty professional will develop the best plan for your home.
#2 Preparing your home for sale

It is important to assess your home from the buyers perspective as you prepare your home for sale. You may want to ask yourself, "What would I like to see or not see if I were touring this home as a potential buyer?" Problems like chipped paint, dirty walls, windows and doors, unfinished remodeling projects and cluttered garages are all areas for home selling improvement. Remember: neat, tidy and organized works!
#3 Determining property value

There are many factors that go into determining the value of your home. Because of the rapid changes in the market, your qualified Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ professional will be able to provide a complete fair market analysis of the homes in your area. He/she will look at all the factors and the up-to-date information to provide you with the information for the most informed decision-making.

In addition, you can develop an online virtual market analysis which will help you gain insight into the market in your area.
#4 Getting your home shown

There are a number of different ways that your Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ can drive traffic to view your home. Some of these include:
  • Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
  • Open Houses
  • Websites/Internet
  • Print advertising
  • HOMES!" Magazine
  • Other Exit 1 Realty marketing strategies
Communicating about the house to your Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ is imperative so that he/she can assist you in determining the best course of action for proceeding with an offer.
#5 The negotiation process

The negotiating process can, at times, seem very complicated. Yet it is in this area that your Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ excels and carefully walks with you through each and every step.

A potential buyer can respond in three different ways to your home:
  1. Your home doesn't meet their needs.
  2. They are interested in your home and will purchase the property on your terms per the real estate agreement.
  3. They are interested in your home, but they propose a counter-offer to the agreement.
Should the potential buyer propose a counter-offer for your home, you can respond in one of three different ways:
  1. Accept the buyer's proposed offer.
  2. Decline the buyer's offer.
  3. Make a new counter-offer.
With each proposal, your Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ will guide you through a "Net Sheet" to better assist you in making informed decisions. This calculation sheet shows you all the fees (both fixed and negotiable) that are involved in selling your home and transferring ownership to someone else.
#6 Closing procedures

The closing process often seems daunting, yet your Exit 1 Realty REALTORŪ makes it a smooth transition.

Closings usually take about 30 days to complete. This mainly depends on the buyer's financing availability, successful home inspection completion, and various lender conditions (ex., title search, title insurance, termite inspections, surveys and appraisals).

The closing process is the transfer of the title of the property from the buyer to the seller. As the seller, you will receive payment for your property while the buyer will receive the keys to your home or deed to the land. All legal papers are filed with the local record office and takes place at the title company.

The amount you will receive is based upon the amount that is still owed on the mortgage, any outstanding fees or taxes and any additional closing costs.
#7 Moving Day

As you close on you move from your home and begin a new direction, Exit 1 Realty offers moving information to assist you in researching the possibility of hiring a moving company.