Things to Know Before You Sell A House in Philadelphia

What Every Seller Needs To Do

Even the most resourceful sellers who have done it on their own will confirm: selling a house can be a very involved process! While the internet has made it easier for owners to advertise their properties and attract buyers, dealing with price offers, contract contingencies and all other complexities of Real Estate transactions can be quite overwhelming and time consuming. This is why clients come to us for help.

Don't forget your utilities!

Pennsylvania Electric Company

Call PECO at 800-841-4141 to start, stop, or transfer service when you move into your new home. Electric bills do not follow the property like gas bills. If you own an all electric home, you may be entitled to a discounted bill. Contact PECO for more information about your electric bill.

Pennsylvania Gas Works

Call PGW at 215-235-1000 to start, stop, or transfer service. PGW is a leinable service which means if there is an unpaid gas bill, it will appear as a lein on the owner's propety. If you are a landlord, please check into PGW's Landlord Cooperation Program to avoid unwanted leins on your rental property. Contact PGW for more information about billing and services.

"Real Estate is like Reality TV. It does not matter if you are selling a high-end piece of real estate or a lower priced home. Real Estate will offer you the drama and the twists and turns that can stand up to any Reality TV program," from The Somers blog post entitled Is Real Estate like Reality TV?

Make no mistakes and sell your home fast! Watch our videos for helpful tips.

What it takes to get your house sold

Not too long ago, listing a home on the MLS, putting a lock box on the door knob, and sticking a For Sale sign on the front yard was all it used to take to get homes sold. Though the Philadelphia region is still doing fairly well in comparison to the rest of the country, currently there is a large inventory of houses for sale and the time on the market doubled over the last year. This is good news for buyers but not so good news for sellers who may still be convinced they can sell their properties just as fast as their neighbors did two years ago.

It takes a well-conceived marketing plan to get houses sold these days and this is exactly the approach we take with every client. It ultimately boils down to pricing it right, creating the maximum amount of exposure in the market through innovative marketing tactics, and making sure the house shows well. Our staff is highly skilled when it comes to internet marketing and knows how to leverage nearly every main avenue on the web to expose your listing including Craigslist, Zillow, Trulia, our web sites and blog, to name a few.

With so much to choose from, buyers are picky and almost always look for properties that are move-in ready. When you engage with our team, you will be working with highly regarded real estate agents that know what truly motivates buyers and how to best position your home in today's market.

Find out the 4 Reasons Why Properties Do Not Sell and how we can help.

Key Advantages of Working With a Realtor

Your property will be listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which will allow large numbers of potential buyers to have access to it. The agent will screen all potential buyers and, more importantly, handle the price negotiation and contract details to protect your position and house equity.

Typically all advertising and marketing costs are absorbed by the agent (print ads, home brochure, open houses, signage, etc).