Local market conditions will have an impact on the amount you can get for your home – and on how quickly you can sell it.

• Buyer's market – More homes on the market than buyers. Lots of competition from other sellers. Prices drop. Houses take longer to sell.
• Seller's market – Lots of buyers. Not that many houses for sale. Prices increase. Homes sell quickly (just the market you want).
• Balanced market – Sellers accept reasonable offers. Homes sell within an acceptable time period. Prices are generally stable.

To prepare your property for listing, take a look at your home with the eyes of a potential buyer. What's your first impression? What needs to be cleaned, painted, repaired, or tossed out to make your house as attractive as possible? A small investment in repairs, decoration, and organization can add thousands of dollars to your property value.

To find out the best ways to get your home ready for sale, take our Homeowner Quiz. It’s a quick, fun quiz that will analyze your homeownership style and give you advice on how to ensure your property appeals to more potential buyers.

A Royal LePage Realtor will:

• Recommend a competitive price for your home
• Develop a marketing strategy to bring in as many potential buyers as possible
• Take care of all the details (so you don't have to)
• Advise you about your rights, options, and obligations
• Negotiate to get you the best price and the best terms