All the Parties Involved in a Home Sale

Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions you’ll ever be involved in, and there are many different people involved.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

There are a lot of different people involved in the sale of your home. Most people involved are very familiar, with the Realtor being the most common face of the transaction. As a seller’s agent, for example, I offer specialized knowledge in research, negotiations, and marketing to help homeowners meet their selling goals. A seller’s agent needs to establish a fair asking price and marketing plan for maximum exposure along with advising the seller on how to present their home to maximize its appeal to buyers. A seller’s agent will also screen all written offers, check buyers’ mortgage qualifications, and assist in making counteroffers. After an offer has been accepted, the seller’s agent will follow with a home inspection, appraisals, and troubleshoot any problems that arise before closing.

A seller’s agent provides specialized knowledge in marketing, negotiation, and research.

The mortgage company provides the necessary capital for the homebuyer. The title company ensures all aspects of the transaction is completed and a clear title passes from the seller to the buyer. An appraisal is done to make sure the value of the home matches the purchase price by providing an unbiased estimate of what a buyer might expect to pay or what the homeowner will receive for a piece of property. Most people will turn to a licensed, professional appraiser for this step. A home must appraise at or above the sale price or a lender won’t give the buyer a loan.

Hopefully this gives you a picture of all the important pieces of a real estate transaction. If you have any questions or you’re thinking of buying or selling a home in the Harrisburg area, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be glad to help!

How Can You Give Your Home Sale a Head Start?

Our “coming soon” listing program is perfect for spring sellers. It allows us to market your home while still preparing it for showings.

There are a variety of opportunities in the Central Pennsylvania real estate market for both buyers and sellers. If you're a prospective buyer click here for a full home search, or if you're considering placing your home on the market, get a free home value report, right here.

It’s no secret that spring is the busiest season for buying and selling homes. Can you believe it’s already here?

If you’re ready to sell this spring, we are ready to help you. Buyers are very motivated right now. Our phones have been ringing off the hook with buyers looking for homes. Your home may be exactly what they’re looking for.

Mortgage rates are no longer the biggest reason to buy. Variables such as job and economic growth have come into play with increasing the number of buyers. If you haven’t already, you need to spend some time getting your home ready for enticing photos that will pique the interest of buyers.

This seminar will give you the tools, resources, and information you need.

When it comes to finding the perfect pricing strategy for your home, we can do that by finding its true value. Another way we can get people excited about your property is with our “coming soon” program. This new program highlights homes that have not yet hit the market, but will soon. It’s the perfect way to showcase your property before it’s even listed. This allows us to market the home while still giving you plenty of time to get it show-ready. When you do officially go on the market, buyers will be ready and waiting.

If you’re thinking of selling your house in the spring market, now is the time to get your home in our “coming soon” program. The weather will soon be warm, allowing you to take care of your curb appeal. With the correct approach, advanced preparation, and a little attention to detail, a quick and profitable sale can be accomplished.

If you have any questions for us or you’re thinking about buying or selling a home anytime soon, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you.