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Educational Information Only — Not Legal or Real Estate Advice.
Buckeye Home Exchange is a software platform, not a licensed real estate broker or attorney.
All content in this guide is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice.
Real estate laws vary significantly by state. Always consult a licensed real estate attorney in your state before signing any contracts, making pricing decisions, or completing your transaction.
⚠️ Important for your state:
Step 1
Know Your Numbers
Before listing, get clear on pricing and what you'll net at closing.
💰 Estimate Your Net Proceeds
Sale Price
Our Listing Fee
−$1,499
Buyer Agent Commission
Est. Closing Costs (2%)
Mortgage Payoff
Estimated Net to You
*Estimate only. Actual proceeds depend on final negotiated price, exact closing costs, taxes, and payoff amount. Consult a real estate attorney.
💡 Pricing Strategy: Search Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com for homes sold in your neighborhood in the last 90 days. Look for homes with similar beds, baths, and square footage. Price within 3–5% of those comps. Overpricing by 10% cuts your buyer pool in half.
✅ Before Moving to Step 2
Step 2
Prepare Your Home
First impressions sell homes. Here's exactly what to do before going live.
💡 The ROI of good photos: Studies consistently show listings with professional photos sell significantly faster and often at higher prices. On a $300K home, even a 1% improvement in sale price covers a professional photographer many times over.
Step 3
Market Like a Pro
Your listing is live. Now get it in front of every possible buyer.
📣 Free Marketing Channels
⚠️ Price check at 14 days: If you haven't received any showing requests in the first 2 weeks, your price may be too high. Consider a 2–3% price reduction. Buyers make decisions in the first 2 weeks a listing is active.
Step 4
Manage Showings
You're in control. Here's how to run showings like a professional.
💡 Safety tip: Never show to someone who won't provide their name and contact info. For added safety, have a friend or family member present, or let someone know when and where the showing is.
Step 5
Evaluate Offers
You received an offer. Here's how to evaluate it — and when to counter.
📊 Offer Scorecard
Offer Price
vs. your asking price
Most Important
Financing Type
Cash > Conventional > FHA/VA
High Impact
Earnest Money
Higher = more serious buyer (1–3% is normal)
Important
Contingencies
Inspection, financing, appraisal — fewer = stronger
Important
Closing Timeline
Matches your desired move-out date?
Consider
⚠️ CRITICAL: All offers must be in writing. Do not accept verbal offers. Before signing any purchase agreement, strongly consider having a real estate attorney in your state review it. Attorney review typically costs $300–$600 and protects you enormously.
Step 6
Inspection & Disclosure
The inspection is a critical step. Here's how to handle it without losing the deal.
📋 State Disclosure Form
Every state requires you to complete a property disclosure form. You must disclose all known material defects — failure to do so can result in lawsuits after closing.
💡 Handling repair requests: You have 3 options — fix it, offer a credit at closing (usually preferred), or decline (buyer can walk). Big structural issues are worth fixing. Cosmetic items are negotiating leverage, not dealbreakers.
Step 7
Closing Day 🎉
You're almost there. Here's what to expect and bring to closing.
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Congratulations!
You sold your home without paying a traditional agent commission. Don't forget to mark your listing as Sold in your dashboard!
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