The Property Selling Process

Once you've made the decision to sell your home and have made any necessary improvements, it's time to put it on the market. You will need to think about the best time to put it on, taking into account the state of the property market and the time of year.

The next decision you need to make is whether you will market your house yourself (also known as FSBO or For Sale By Owner), or sell through a realtor. Whichever route you go, make sure you are aware of the issues involved in the legal contracts that selling entails, and if you sell through a realtor, choose carefully.

If you're selling a condo or house that is a second home or a rental property, you may need to pay tax on the profit you have made, so you will need to take that into account in any estimation of selling costs.

In this section, you'll find help and advice to guide you though the whole selling process, from putting the property on the market to accepting an offer.