With so many moving parts, selling a home might feel overwhelming.
ReNaye Dame, a realtor and head broker at Gloucester Realty on Main Street, offered a view into the steps she generally recommends during the process of selling the average home.
Get connected with a reputable realtor
“A lot of times people will call me and they’ve done what they think they need to do and I say: no, that’s not your first step, your first step is to get with a realtor,” Dame explained. “Make sure it’s someone local who has extensive market knowledge. That’s so key and important.”
You want your realtor to understand the market you’re selling in. “Every market is so different, and in this market right now, it’s more pronounced,” she said. If your agent isn’t familiar with the specifics of your market, then they won’t be able to advise you properly. “Get a local agent, with local knowledge.”
Dame also advises people to do their research on any agent they are considering. “Ask friends and family; do a deep-d...