So, your property is repaired, decluttered, freshly painted, well-lit, spotless, staged, and the curb looks inviting. Congratulations — the hard part is mostly behind you. But all of that preparation leads to one moment that really counts: the visit. This is when buyers stop looking at pictures and start imagining their life inside your walls, and how a visit is handled can make the difference between an offer and a polite "we'll think about it." Here are a few things to do, and a few to avoid, when buyers come knocking.

Whether you have already selected your real estate broker or not, making sure your house is prepared is of utmost importance. After all, buyers will see your property on pictures and will eventually visit it. It has to be sufficiently appealing for them to like it and see themselves living in it. The elements below are not only great ways to make your property look amazing, but if executed in this order, you will also save time preparing for the sale.

Selling a house can be quite the process. From valuating it properly to managing all the visits and the tedious paperwork, it can be not only time-consuming but risky. Realtors are experts at helping sellers navigate the complex house-selling process. And more often than not, they take the financial risk.

Deciding to sell your property depends on several different personal factors. The list below is not exhaustive but provides the most important criteria when deciding to sell.