The Home Selling Process Explained
Selling a home follows a defined process. This overview outlines the typical steps involved so sellers know what to expect from preparation through to closing.
Step 1: Prepare Your Home
This stage focuses on planning, preparation, and positioning before the home is brought to market.
• Initial meeting to review goals, timing, and strategy
• Signing the listing agreement and formally hiring the Novis Team
• Decluttering, deep cleaning, and addressing key repairs
• Considering staging where appropriate
• Completing photography, video, and other marketing assets
• Establishing a competitive, market-supported price
Step 2: List Your Home
Once preparation is complete, the home is introduced to the market.
• Launching the listing and marketing campaigns
• Scheduling and managing showings
• Preparing the home for showings and planning to be out during appointments
• Reviewing early feedback and adjusting strategy if needed
Step 3: Offers and Negotiations
When offers are received, the focus shifts to evaluating terms and negotiating.
• Reviewing price, terms, conditions, and closing dates
• Negotiating to improve overall outcomes
• Accepting an offer, typically conditional at first
• Supporting the buyer through financing, inspection, and due diligence
• Receiving written waivers once conditions are satisfied and the sale is “firm”
• Put up the SOLD sign!
Step 4: Preparing for Closing
After the sale is firm, attention turns to closing logistics and coordination.
• Providing the final agreement to your lawyer
• Coordinating any additional buyer visits if required
• Completing agreed-upon repairs or conditions
• Planning the move and booking movers
• Setting up mail forwarding and utility changes
• Ensuring the home is vacant, clean, and ready for key delivery to the lawyers
Step 5: Closing Day
Closing day completes the transaction.
• Funds are transferred through the lawyers involved
• Ownership is registered
• Confirmation is received once the transaction is finalized
Final Thoughts
Understanding the steps involved helps sellers plan timelines, manage expectations, and move through the process with clarity.
