Looking to list your home in Central Pennsylvania? With mortgage rates at historic lows and special programs offered by the government, there's a lot to attract buyers, especially first time home buyers.  In order to enlighten the listing process, Coldwell Banker Select Professionals is posting the following information regarding what you can expect when first listing your home.

To begin the listing process, there are two main steps that must occur.  First, a real estate professional will discuss the Consumer Notice with you.  The main points within this document are as follows: a notice that the licensee represents the consumer only when an agency agreement has been signed.  There is also a description of the types of business relationships allowed in PA, as well as a description of the duties a licensee owes you regardless of the business relationship.

Next, the licensee and you, the seller, discuss the different services offered by the broker, including the marketing program.  At this point you will also provide information about the property as well as personal concerns and desires.  Once all this information is clear between you and the licensee, you both can be assured your business relationship will be suitable to the other and create a contractual agreement which becomes the listing contract.

Now it is time to decide upon a price for the property, which is ultimately your, the seller’s, decision.  A real estate broker or salesperson may assist the seller in this process by creating a comparative market analysis (CMA).  This is a tool analyzing properties that are for sale or have sold which are similar to the seller’s in size, amenities, location, age, and style. It is important to price the home appropriately—overpricing can give a seller false hope while driving away potential buyers.

The above is a basic outline of what you can expect from the listing process, so please contact us if your looking for personal service and have questions regarding listing your home  in Lancaster PA, York PA, Harrisburg PA, Lebanon PA, Hershey PA and Cumberland County, be sure to connect with one of our agents at www.cbselectpros.com.  Coldwell Banker Select Professionals has local offices serving all of Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Hershey, Harrisburg, and Cumberland County PA.