{"id":14868,"date":"2018-09-12T18:44:36","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T18:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-listing-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T21:39:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:39:33","slug":"real-estate-listing-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-listing-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Listing Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2>Introduction:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/i7z-J0xfZwp1knt9NUlOCg.png\" alt=\"Introduction:\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/i7z-J0xfZwp1knt9NUlOCg.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Real estate listing is one of the most important stages in the sales process; when a whopping <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.org\/field-guides\/field-guide-to-quick-real-estate-statistics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">43% of home sellers have to reduce&nbsp;the property price<\/a> at least once, the vital aspect of your expertise is shown.<\/p>\n<p>The listing process does not only include pricing the property, however. You must also ensure that all details about the house are recorded, with no potential issues such as structural instabilities going quietly under the radar. If so much as a single problem is missed you (and the seller) run the risk of either having to lower the asking price or even suffer legal consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Nobody wants those problems weighing over them, but don't panic! With this real estate listing checklist, you will be guided through (and reminded over) every important step in getting a house on the market.<\/p>\n<p>We also have articles on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/best-real-estate-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">best real estate apps<\/a> and several other free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/real-estate-checklists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">real estate checklists<\/a> for you to check out.<\/p>\n<p>Let's get started.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparation\">\n<h2>Preparation:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-basic-details\">\n<h2>Record basic details<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Let's kick off our real estate listing process nice and easily; you need to first <strong>record the details of both you and your client<\/strong> for future reference. Use the <strong>form fields<\/strong> below to record all the necessary information (feel free to edit them or add more if needs be).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Listing agent details<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Listing agent's name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Listing agent's phone number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Client details<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client phone number <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<h4>Property details<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 1 (street address) <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address line 2 (apartment, suite, unit) <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - City <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - State <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property address - ZIP Code <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-condition-of-the-property\">\n<h2>Record condition of the property<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Before you can accurately evaluate the value of the property and attract potential buyers, you need to get it looking <strong>clean and presentable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If the property hasn't been cleaned or staged yet, not to worry. We'll help you get it done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Has the property been staged? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Has the property been cleaned? <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"recommend-staging\">\n<h2>Recommend staging<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Staging a home is one of the most important things to encourage during the sales process, as this can provide a significant boost to the estimated price. Hence, you should <strong>recommend that the property is staged<\/strong> to encourage buyers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\"><span>We have compiled an easy-to-follow&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Home Staging Guide<\/span><\/a><span>&nbsp;which you can forward to the seller without hassle.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"advise-cleaning\">\n<h2>Advise cleaning<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/icW9a_z5YQhXNS1l3ElJqQ.png\" alt=\"Advise cleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/icW9a_z5YQhXNS1l3ElJqQ.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once again, the property should be <strong>fully cleaned<\/strong> before being listed. Both this and the staging need to take place as soon as possible after learning of the owner's intention to sell, as the <strong>formal inspection cannot accurately occur until the property is prepared<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Run through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Listing House Cleaning Checklist<\/a> to ensure to property is in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"research-the-property\">\n<h2>Research the property<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next, you need to&nbsp;<strong>research the property<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You do not need to gather every single piece of information, but instead <strong>get a rough idea<\/strong> of the property <strong>before visiting<\/strong> it in person. Fill in the <strong>form fields<\/strong> below to <strong>keep a safe copy<\/strong> of these details.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to <strong>note down key areas<\/strong> that will require examination in order to evaluate the property, such as the items in the<strong> sub-checklist<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The location and age\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The floor plan (including the site's square footage)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The number of bedrooms\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       4\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Additional facilities (such as bathrooms)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       5\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Presence of a garden\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       6\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Parking availability\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       7\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Proximity to nearby facilities (such as large towns, schools and colleges)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       8\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Proximity to main roads\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       9\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Property tax records\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       10\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      The neighborhood (predicted house price changes, etc.)\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property details (age, number of rooms, unique characteristics etc.) <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Location\/neighbor details <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property floor plan <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"formal-inspection\">\n<h2>Formal inspection:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"schedule-inspection-date\">\n<h2>Schedule inspection date<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>It's almost time to visit the property, but first, you need to&nbsp;<strong>arrange&nbsp;the formal <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">inspection<\/a><strong> time <\/strong>with the seller.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact the seller as soon as your research is complete <\/strong>and arrange a date and time to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">inspect the property<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Scheduled inspection date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-warning\">Ensure that the seller received the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cleaning<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">staging<\/a> checklists and has <strong>carried them out<\/strong> <strong>before the inspection<\/strong> takes place. The inspection&nbsp;<em>can<\/em> be done without these measures being taken, however, this could potentially floor the market price, which is bad for both you and (primarily) the seller.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"gather-your-tools\">\n<h2>Gather your tools<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tFODk_Evva_i2P7VFmxCpA.png\" alt=\"Gather your tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tFODk_Evva_i2P7VFmxCpA.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Now it is time to&nbsp;<strong>prepare any equipment<\/strong> you may require, along with notes on&nbsp;<strong>potential areas to focus on<\/strong> and investigate further. Be sure to take a device that is capable of capturing g<strong>ood quality photos.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\">\n<ul class=\"items\">\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       1\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Smart phone\/tablet\/iPad\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       2\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Camera\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"item\">\n<div class=\"step-number-container\">\n<div class=\"step-number\">\n       3\n     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"step-checkbox-container\">\n<div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Notepad\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Devices that can<strong>&nbsp;record clear videos<\/strong> are ideal, as these can boost the appeal of the property when it is listed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-warning\">If the property has any <strong>commonly known issues<\/strong>, such as structural instability or damp, make a <strong>note<\/strong> to pay close attention and <strong>look for signs<\/strong> of these<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"perform-the-formal-inspection\">\n<h2>Perform the formal inspection<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tZruhMSuhP7wMhvWkIdDhQ.png\" alt=\"Perform the formal inspection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tZruhMSuhP7wMhvWkIdDhQ.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>After arranging a suitable time to view the property with the seller, you need to carry out the first part of real estate listing which has you actually visit the property; the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">formal inspection<\/a>. During this, you need to make a<strong> more detailed evaluation<\/strong> of the state of the property&nbsp;<strong>in order to then give your value estimate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong> both a <strong>copy of the full evaluation<\/strong>,&nbsp;the <strong>highlights<\/strong> thereof and the <strong>photos you took<\/strong> in the <strong>form fields<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p class=\"style-info\">Run through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Inspection Checklist<\/a> to ensure you aren't missing anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Important issues <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Detailed evaluation <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Photos taken <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"file-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Along with any <strong>structural weaknesses<\/strong>, you need to <strong>consider the general state <\/strong>of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The wallpaper or paint<\/li>\n<li>Floors<\/li>\n<li>Doors<\/li>\n<li>Furniture (if remaining in the property)<\/li>\n<li>Fixtures or appliances&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Additional features (such as swimming pools)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cover all bases, as potential buyers will&nbsp;be just as thorough in their examination of the property. Think about the <strong>number of electrical outputs<\/strong> in a given room, whether any <strong>fireplaces<\/strong> are blocked or working, etc, etc.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pricing\">\n<h2>Pricing:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"calculate-an-estimate\">\n<h2>Calculate an estimate<\/h2>\n<div class=\"video-content\">\n<div class=\"iframe-container\">\n   <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MP4viH08Hl0?modestbranding=1&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\"> <\/iframe>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"description\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Time to calculate&nbsp;your<strong> value estimate <\/strong>of the property. Once you have done this, <strong>note<\/strong> it in the <strong>form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property value estimate <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Note, once again it is <strong>not worth sugar-coating this value<\/strong> in the hopes of winning over the seller and securing their custom. An <strong>over-priced property will struggle to sell<\/strong> and the owner will quickly figure out who is to blame.<\/p>\n<p>Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/sales-comparison-approach-in-real-estate-appraisal-2867363\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sales Comparison Method<\/a>, combine the data you have gathered with <strong>recent sales of similar properties<\/strong> in order to get your final value estimate.&nbsp;Other methods such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/how-to-calculate-capitalization-rate-for-real-estate-2866786\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Capitalization Method<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prepagent.com\/article\/cost-replacement-approach\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Replacements Method<\/a>&nbsp;are available, but generally less desirable or applicable.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"agree-on-the-price\">\n<h2>Agree on the price<\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rsKRHgwY58_WTCnvRG5Jog.png\" alt=\"Agree on the price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/rsKRHgwY58_WTCnvRG5Jog.png\"> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Obviously you cannot apply a price to a property and continue with the sales listing without consulting the seller, and so this is the next step. The <strong>price of the property<\/strong> must be <strong>cleared with the seller<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Record<\/strong> their<strong> final choice<\/strong> of price using the<strong> form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\"><strong>Property value estimate:<\/strong>&nbsp;{{form.Property_value_estimate}}<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Property listing price <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\">\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The confirmation can be done with an <strong>email<\/strong> or <strong>phone call<\/strong>, although it is&nbsp;preferable to do this <strong>face-to-face<\/strong>. This allows you to put forward a stronger case for why you have chosen the price that you have, along with presenting a more approachable front with the seller.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately you must <strong>list&nbsp;the property in accordance with the seller's wishes<\/strong>, but most (if not almost all) of the clients you receive will be willing to at least hear out your offer. Emphasise the importance of correctly pricing the property in order to get a good sale, and the client should come around.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"post-inspection\">\n<h2>Post inspection:<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"list-the-property\">\n<h2>List the property<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You have confirmed the necessary information, acquired photos and potentially videos, but now it is finally time to <strong>list the property for sale<\/strong>! <strong>Record a link<\/strong> to the online property listing to <strong>pass on to the client<\/strong> using the <strong>form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Date of listing <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Take a look at this list of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebizmba.com\/articles\/real-estate-websites\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">most popular real estate websites<\/a> from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebizmba.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eBizMBA<\/a>. You can clearly see that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zillow.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow<\/a> is the runaway winner, hence why the property&nbsp;should be put up for listing there. Trulia comes in second, and so should also be considered (if both are not automatically applied to).<\/p>\n<p>If you need help uploading the property to Zillow either follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zillow.com\/sellers-guide\/start-here\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this guide<\/a> or these rough steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign in<\/li>\n<li>Find and open the property page by searching the&nbsp;address<\/li>\n<li>Click 'MORE', then 'Post for sale by agent for free'<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the price<\/li>\n<li>Supply photos<\/li>\n<li>Give the property's details<\/li>\n<li>'Post for sale by agent'<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Congratulations, the <strong>real estate listing is complete<\/strong> and the property is ready to attract interest and potential buyers!<\/p>\n<p class=\"style-info\">If you would like to continue the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-sales-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">sales process<\/a>, proceed to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-viewing-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House Viewing&nbsp;Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2>Sources:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/taylorproperty.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">P.W. Taylor Real Estate<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwtaylor.com.au\/salesProcess.html?menuItems_id=10000261&amp;parent_id=271\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sales Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The National Association of Realtors<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtor.org\/field-guides\/field-guide-to-quick-real-estate-statistics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Field Guide to Quick Real Estate Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realestate_au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Realestate.com.au<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/5-ways-to-research-the-market\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">5 Ways to Research t<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/blog\/5-ways-to-research-the-market\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">he Market<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.primelocation.com\/discover\/meet-the-team\/meet-the-news-team-pl\/#auHSFPhparmdzjJb.97\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Property News Team<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.primelocation.com\/discover\/selling\/how-to-value-your-home\/#QzXcshggKtrDdWC1.97\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How To Value Your Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/search.html?query=John+A.+Yoegel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">John A. Yoegel<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dummies.com\/how-to\/content\/4-types-of-listing-agreements-for-real-estate-agen.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4 Types of Listing Agreements for Real Estate Agents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NCReal_Estate?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NC Real Estate<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/natacollsrealestate.wordpress.com\/2015\/06\/08\/epcs-energy-performance-certificate-a-necessary-document\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EPC's (Energy Performance Certificate) - A Necessary Document<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxtons.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Foxtons<\/a>&nbsp;- <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foxtons.co.uk\/sell\/sell_process.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Step-By-Step Guide to Selling Property<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC4CfrqFtQjD9ROd0qWRhXqg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">InvestRelevant<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MP4viH08Hl0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commercial Real Estate - How to Value a Property<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zillow?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow<\/a> - <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zillow.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zillow?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zillow<\/a> - <a href=\"https:\/\/zillow.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/203657230-How-do-I-post-a-home-for-sale-directly-through-Zillow-\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How do I Post a Home&nbsp;for Sale Directly Through Zillow?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"related-checklists\">\n<h2>Related checklists:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/pre-listing-house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pre-Listing Cleaning&nbsp;Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/end-of-tenancy-cleaning-service-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">End of Tenancy Cleaning Service Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/real-estate-sales-process\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Estate Sales Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-cleaning-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/house-viewing-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">House Viewing Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-staging-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Staging Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/home-inspection-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Home Inspection Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-screening-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Screening Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-onboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Onboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-move-out-checklist-for-landlords\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Move-Out Checklist for Landlords<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/tenant-eviction-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Tenant Eviction Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-screening-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Screening Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-onboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Onboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/landlord-offboarding-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Landlord Offboarding Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/apartment-building-maintenance-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Apartment Building Maintenance Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/maintenance-log-setup-checklist\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>Maintenance Log Setup Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: Real estate listing is one of the most important stages in the sales process; 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