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John Trapasso's very happy seller holding a SOLD sign

Navigate Your  Home Sale With Confidence and Expert Guidance

John Trapasso going into a home to meet with new sellers in Lake Norman

How to Sell Your Home in North Carolina — Step by Step

1

Find and Choose The Right Agent For You

It's always best to interview and find the best suited agent to fit your needs. When you work with the RIGHT agent, you won’t have to navigate this process alone—most of the items below will be managed for you, with professional guidance from start to finish.

2

Signing the Listing Agreement

This agreement helps to protect you and your agent through the sales process.

Realtor reviewing Listing Agreement contract and signing

3

How Pricing your home truly makes all the difference when you are ready to sell

Pricing your Home Properly and Competitively

 A properly priced home makes all the difference in a quick sale or sitting on the market.

4

Prepare your Home for Sale Inside and Out

Be sure to declutter your home inside and out. You want to be sure your home is appealing to the buyers during all showings and Open Houses.

A lady staging a home that is going up for sale

5

Professional photography being taken of a Lake Norman home getting ready to be listed by John Trapasso

Get Professional Photos

The right photos will make a huge difference in getting your home noticed to buyers.

6

Market and show your home to buyers

Be sure to tell everyone you know that your home is For Sale. The Realtor will do their part but don't be afraid to tell others and share any links, photos, MLS information you have from your Realtor.

Two men shaking hands after reviewing the Real Estate Contract.

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Two people shaking hands after a negotiation process

Negotiate offers that come your way

Your Realtor is your go to negotiator and should be advising you on how to proceed with the buyer's offer.

8

Review carefully and sign the offer

Just like any contract be sure to review the buyer's contract with a fine tooth comb. Your Realtor will assist you in this but the more eyes the better. Always read contracts!

John's seller reviewing an offer contract before signing

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John's buyer inspecting a home before making an offer

Allow buyer to conduct inspections

The buyer's have a right to perform any and all inspections so be sure to allow this for a smooth process. You should be notified by your Realtor when all inspections are taking place.

10

Get ready to close your sale 

You are almost at the end so be sure you are fully moved out by the closing date(unless otherwise noted).

A sold sign with someon handing the keys over to the new buyer at closing

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Reviewing the closing disclosure prior to meeting with the Closing Attorney

Preparation of Your Closing Disclosure

Buyer's attorney and lender will create a closing disclosure, which shows the amount you'll get at closing(provided you have equity in your home). 

12

Final Closing and Transfer of Ownership

It's time to go to closing, sign final documents, allow buyer's lender to review and fund the loan then the attorney records the deed with the county courthouse and you have SOLD your home.

Closing day and the Attorney is handing the home keys to the new buyers
A Home Sellers timeline to sell a house

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John Trapasso is a licensed realtor with the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and affiliated with eXp Realty. eXp Realty is a real estate broker licensed by the state of North Carolina and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.  All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and sq ft are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside of a real estate brokerage.

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