- Be truthful about your motivation to sell as well as any pertinent information regarding the house such as upgrades and monthly costs.
- If there are material defects in the property of which you are aware, tell your Realtor, ie. a major structural defect such as termites or basement water leaks
- Communication and Change of expectations. Keep the lines of communication wide open with your Realtor. Advise them of any changes regarding the timing or the financial expectations of your sale.
- Hear the story your Realtor is telling you, as your Realtor they should have proven themselves worthy of your trust.
- Be flexible to address concerns that buyers are expressing about your house.
- If you are unhappy with what your Realtor is doing, tell them so they can take corrective actions.
- Your house should be kept very clean throughout the selling process.
- You should accommodate all showing requests if at all humanly possible.
- You should not be present during showings.
- You should keep pets out of the house during showings.
