Renting a house while you are trying to sell one might sound like an impossible task. We are here to tell you that it is not as hard as it seems once you have put the house on several selling lists, especially the lists from your local area. Till you find a buyer for your house you will need to go there several times to make improvements. Beside this, while you are making repairs to your home, install a bock where you can lock the key from the house. By doing this you will allow your real estate agent to show your house even when you are not there and sell the house faster.
Before you start to track down a real estate agent ask your friends, family or coworkers if they can recommend you a good real estate agent. Once you have found the number of a couple of agents make a list of the questions you want to put him, this way you won’t forget anything. After you have finished with the list pick up the phone and call the agents. At the end you should have at least three agents you are willing to work with.
Once you have decided on the agents you want to hire make appointment with each and go see houses. Do not come with your car, ask the agent of you can ride with him because this way you will see what kind of person he is. While the agent is observing your house answer all of the questions asked and write down the repairs recommended by him. Since he is an experienced real estate agent he will know what repairs and improvement have to be done in order to sell your house fast.
After you have met with all the agent on your list it is time to pick the one who you liked most. Read the contract your agent has given you and sign it. Ask for a copy of the contract and keep it in a safe place. That being settled you can start talking with your real estate agent what needs to be done in order to have your house ready to be put on the market for sale. Make sure that you give a key from the house to the real estate agent so he can bring people to visit your house even when you are not around.
