Seller's Guide

Knowing how to price your home is one of the most important aspects of the selling process.  When you set a fair price in the beginning, you will get the most interest from other real estate agents and prospective buyers.  Overpricing your home could lead to reduced interest and underpricing may lead to receiving less than what your home is worth. 

Working with a member of the KK Realty Group is the best way to determine what other comparable homes in your area are selling for and evaluating the current market.

The KK Realty Group will develop a marketing strategy that is suitable for advertising your home.  This involves listing the home and then directing qualified buyers to that listing through social media, agent-to-agent referrals, traditional media, SEO (search engine optimization), advertising and notifying our extensive data base of potential buyers.  Our team will create a marketing campaign that aims to direct the most traffic to your listing.

Once the homeowner determines that the offer is acceptable, we will review the proposed contract to make sure that everything is in order.  We will ensure that the offer includes the necessary components such as a sufficient deposit, that any conditions are reasonable and that the closing date works for the seller. 

Naturally, the most important part of the offer is a price that is acceptable to the seller. When both the seller and buyer have agreed upon the terms, and any conditions are either waived or fulfilled, then the seller will have a final and binding contract. 

Members of the KK Realty Group will walk you through all components of the offer to ensure that you understand every aspect of the agreement.

There will be costs, in addition to commissions, that you can expect to incur when selling a home.  To help prepare for these, please note the following costs. 

Survey Costs: If you have a current survey in your possession and no additions have been added since the survey was created, the existing survey will usually suffice.  But if you are obligated to provide a new survey, additional costs will apply or in the alternative, your lawyer may arrange for title insurance.  

Legal Fees: You should obtain a quote for fees and disbursements, such as registration fees, photocopying, courier costs, preparing documents for registration, and affidavits.  If there is a mortgage to be discharged, the fee and disbursements may be higher.  

Adjustments:  It is difficult for a seller to calculate exactly how much money is owed for realty taxes and utilities on the date of closing.  Your lawyer will ensure that any overpayment or deficiencies on mortgage interest, realty taxes, utility charges and rents (if applicable) will be corrected and the appropriate party will be credited or charged accordingly.  

Moving Costs:  These costs vary based on the location and the amount of possessions being moved.  If you are moving yourself, be sure to factor in the cost of gasoline, rental vehicles and moving supplies.