Talk to any Houston area home seller and ask them what they remember most from their previous home selling experience and their likely to say – selling a home is not for the faint of heart. It’s a complicated transaction and requires the help of an experienced Houston real estate agent. Most agree hiring a real estate professional is without a doubt the best investment they ever made. Take one look at the list of milestone moments in the Houston home selling process and you’ll quickly see why our previous sellers all agree – Keller Williams Metropolitan is the best choice for your home selling needs.

1. Home sellers should get to know the local market – research and fact find


2. Do your homework – prepare your Houston property for the market. Clean, repair and make ready


3. Secure a list of recently sold properties in your neighborhood


4. Solicit a home evaluation – Price it right…the first time!


5. Evaluate websites and interview several Houston real estate agencies


6. Select the right agency


7. Once your home is ready for the market, have your listing agent debut your property on the MLS on a Friday. This is the absolute best day to have your Houston home debut on the market


8. Make your Houston property available and easy to show


9. Keep it clean, smelling good, and free of pets under foot


10. Receipt and presentation of all offers and commencement of negotiations (offers and counter offers) with earnest money


11. Make sure your real estate agent clearly explains all terms, conditions and contingencies of the offer(s)


12. Once all parties agree to the terms of the offer signatures are applied and the offer then becomes a binding contract


13. Home inspections are scheduled and performed. Inspection types –A typical home inspection covers the HVAC, Roof, Plumbing systems and the Electrical systems. Other specialty inspections include Structural inspections, Radon, Mold, Mildew, and Lead paint inspections


14. Negotiation of inspection results


15. Removal of all contingencies


16. Final walk though by the buyer


17. The closing – proceeds are dispersed and the property rights and ownership of the property are transferred to the buyer