Preparing to sell is about reducing uncertainty. The best starting point is a realistic understanding of the property and your goals.
Understand your net proceeds
Estimate potential sale proceeds after mortgage discharge, commissions and applicable taxes, legal fees, moving costs and any other obligations. Confirm actual costs with the appropriate professionals.
Prepare the property
Address obvious maintenance, gather relevant documents and decide which improvements are justified. Not every renovation pays for itself at resale.
Compare like with like
Review relevant local sales, current competition and property-specific features. A list price is a strategy, not a guarantee of market value.
Plan what comes next
Think about your preferred closing timeline, the costs of your next home and the consequences if buying and selling do not happen at the same time.
General educational information only. This article does not constitute individualized financial, legal or real estate advice.
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