The Happy Home Seller - E-book - ePub

For Sale By Owner GuideThe Happy Home Seller is a must-read for anyone contemplating a private or brokerage-facilitated sale of their city, suburban or rural home or condo. An insightful resource for consumers curious about the ins and outs of selling real property, this book is your personal expert guide through a risky and what can sometimes be a complex process. Though written by a veteran Canadian real estate broker, the fundamental principles described are applicable virtually anywhere in the civilized world.
It's all about human relationships.  The author has created an easy-read digest of the extensive knowledge and experience that blessed him with a rewarding 44-year career in an industry that notably decries a very high attrition rate. Whether you plan a private sale, completely alone or with a FSBO service, or you prefer to find and hire a skilled and reliable agent, the advice you'll find within could make the difference between a great sale and no sale.
Get answers to popular questions such as: What's the best way to market my home? Should I go private or hire a brokerage? What expenses and fees should I expect? How can I find and hire a good agent? How do I determine market value? How should I prepare my home? What's the best listing strategy? How should I advertise? How do I hold a great open house? How do I show my own home? How do I close a buyer, and when? How do I negotiate an offer? How do I create a bidding war? And much more.
Designed as a guiding compass for homeowners wanting to maximize their sale price, minimize their expenses and obtain a sale in the shortest period of time - with or without an agent, The Happy Home Seller may also nudge you down a new path of self-discovery towards the achievement of an enriched, harmonious life of love, joy and abundance. About the AuthorAfter a brief stint in the new home sales industry, Ross Wilson entered the resale realty business.
Now retired, he can boast an extraordinary career as a sales rep, broker/owner, manager, trainer and mentor.