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The property listing and selling procees is as follows:

• Initial Contact and basic information gathering
• Reviewing Working with Real Estate Agents
• Property visit for extended information gathering and price opinion
• Review of the marketing plan
• Reviewing the various forms involved in the process
• Entering into an "Exclusive Listing Agreement"
• Performing marketing and sales activities
• Receiving and reviewing an offer
• When the offer becomes a contract
  Once the "Offer to Purchase" is accepted by both parties, it becomes a binding contract on the terms and conditions of the offer. There are numerous processes involved from this point that need to be done in a time schedule as determined by the closing date specified in the contract. Here are the steps after entering into a contract:
  • Choosing a closing attorney (buyer does that)
  • Property inspections (home and pest, buyer orders that)
  • Ordering any repairs (if applicable)
  • Ordering a survey (if applicable)
  • Ordering an appraisal (this is often ordered by the lender)
• Going to closing