Seller's Guide

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There are a number of steps to selling any house. Experience has taught us that every home sale is unique. Yet every sale — from putting the house on the market to settlement day — shares a common process.

Long & Foster’s Home Sellers Guide is designed to help you understand the selling process beforehand. This inside know-how will help you make smart decisions every step of the way — and set aside any worries you may have from the beginning.

Of course, this short guide cannot answer all your questions. For specific answers to your specific situation, we encourage you to consult Long & Foster Sales Associate, Richard Gordon.

We will be happy to share our expertise. After all, we want you to get the best selling price in the shortest time. Every advantage is yours when you do business with Long & Foster, The Real Edge in Real Estate®.

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For Sale
Putting your house on the market!

Getting Ready
Clean up, fix up, or toss out!

Showing
Leave this part to us!

Offers & Contract
Signing on the dotted line.

Glossary
Terms you should know.

Paperwork
An important part of the process.

Walk-Through
The final inspection by the buyer.

Settlement
The last of the paperwork, handing over the keys.

Financing
Different mortgage strategies.