Seller Tips The Real Estate Process: Making It Simple.
Mobile: 607-684-5246
Office: (607) 936-2844
Email: terry.dart@warrenhomes.com
76 E. Market St, Corning, NY
Market Reports
The Cost of Selling : Fees & Costs you May Incur
Deed Stamps
Cost - $4.00 per $1,000 of sale price (in state)
*Additional $2.00 per mortgage fee - Ithaca specific
Abstract Extension
Cost - Varies - estimated $200
Survey
Cost - $500 for most small lots
Attorney Fee
Cost - Generally $750 - $1,200 - Dependent on Attorney
Recording Fees
Cost - Approximately $150
Real Estate Professional Fee
Cost - Varies
Wood Infestation Report
Cost - if required - Estimated $150
Septic Pumping & Certification
Cost - if required - Estimated $400
Water Bacteria Test
Cost - if required - Estimated $25
Seller Concessions
Cost - if required - Listed in Purchase Offer
Repairs & Improvements
Prior to listing
Repairs
Cost - if required as a result of Structural Inspection
Smoke & CO Detectors
As required by law
Miscellaneous Expenses
Seller Checklist: How can I prepare my house?
- Mow lawn
- Trim shrubs
- Edge gardens and walkways
- Weed and mulch
- Sweep walkways and driveway, remove branches, litter, or toys
- Add color and fill in bare spots with plantings
- Remove mildew or moss from walls or walks with bleach and water or another cleaner
- Take stains off your driveway with cleanser or kitty litter
- Stack woodpile neatly
- Clean and repair patio and deck area
- Remove any outdoor furniture which is not in good repair
- Make sure pool or spa sparkles
- Replace old storm doors
- Check for flat-fitting roof shingles
- Repair broken windows and shutters, replace torn screens, and make sure frames and seams have solid caulking
- Hose off exterior wood and trim
- Replace damaged bricks or wood
- Touch up exterior paint, repair gutters, and eaves
- Clean and remove rust from any window air conditioning units
- Paint the front door and mailbox
- Add a new front door mat and consider a seasonal door decoration
- Shine brass hardware on the front door, outside lighting fixtures, etc.
- Make sure the doorbell is working
- Add a fresh coat of interior paint in light, neutral colors
- Shampoo carpeting/replace it if necessary
- Clean and wax hardwood floors, refinish if necessary
- Clean and wash kitchen and bathroom floors
- Wash all windows, vacuum blinds, and wash window sills
- Clean the fireplace
- Clean out and organize closets, and add extra space by packing clothes and items you won't need again until after you've moved
- Remove extra furniture, worn rugs, and items you don't use; keep papers, toys, etc. picked up--especially on stairways
- Repair problems such as loose door knobs, cracked molding, leaking taps and toilets, squeaky doors, closets, or screen doors that are off their tracks
- Add dishes of potpourri, or drop of vanilla or bath oil on light bulbs for scent - don't overdo it!
- Secure jewelry, cash, and other valuables
- Consider that strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale
- Make it cozy and inviting, discard chipped or worn furniture and frayed or worn rugs
- Polish any visible silver and crystal
- Set the table for a formal dinner to help viewers imagine entertaining here
- Make sure appliances are spotless inside and out (try baking soda for cleaning Formica stains)
- Make sure all appliances are in perfect working order
- Clean often forgotten spots on top of the refrigerator and under the sink
- Wax or sponge floor to a brilliant shine, clean baseboards
- Unclutter all counter space, remove countertop appliances
- Organize items inside cabinets, and pre-pack anything you won't be using before you move
- Remove all rust and mildew
- Make sure tile, fixtures, shower doors, etc. are immaculate and shining
- Make sure all fixtures are working
- Replace loose caulking or grout
- Make sure the lighting is bright but soft
- Hang clean, fresh towels
- Organize items inside cabinets, and pre-pack anything you won't be using before you move
- Organize furnishings to create a spacious look with well-defined sitting, sleeping, and dressing areas
- Sell, give away, or throw out unnecessary items
- Organize and create more floor space by hanging tools and placing items on shelves
- Clean the water heater and drain the sediment
- Change furnace filter
- Make inspection access easy
- Clean and paint concrete floor and walls
- Provide strong overhead light
- Tidy up by discarding or pre-packing
- Make sure energy-saving insulation is apparent
- Make sure the air vent is in working order
- Provide strong overhead lighting
- Sell, give away, or throw out unnecessary items
- Clean oily cement floor
- Provide strong overhead light
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