1)Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you want, whether it be a quick sale, high price, or somewhere in the middle.

2)Prepare you home for the buyer - Maximize the strengths of your property and fix up it's weaknesses. You want the buyer to walk away from your home with a lasting good impression.

3)Find a good real estate agent that understands your needs - Make sure that your agent is loyal to you, and can negotiate to help you achieve your goals. In addition, they should be assertive and honest with both you and the buyer. They should NOT set unrealistic expectations regarding price. Many agents do not know how to prepare a proper CMA and it is because of this that more and more homes sit unsold on the market for months and months. At Assist2Sell, 98.5% of our listing sell within $5,000 of a Seller's asking price. Why? Because Assist2Sell Seller Sepcialists have the knowledge and experience that can only be gained through high-volume sales to price a home correctly.

4)Be prepared for negotiation - Learn and understand your buyer's situation; what are their motives? Can you demand a big deposit from them? Try to lock in the buyer so that the deal goes through. Don't nit-pick over insignificant details. In this changing market, offers do not come along often and it is important to seriously consider any offer for your home.

5)Negotiate for the best price and the best terms - Learn how to counter offer to get more from every offer. Assist2Sell agents have excellent negotiation skills to ensure you get the most money for your home.

6)Make sure the contract is complete - Be honest with your disclosures; you do not want to lose the deal because you were lying or diminishing your home's defects. Insist the buyers get a professional inspection. This will protect both you and the buyer.