Option 1
A traditional listing
- Payment
- The sale depends on buyer financing, which can fall through late in the process.
- Timeline
- Closing follows the buyer's lender, inspection, and appraisal schedule.
- Commissions and fees
- Agent commissions and fees come out of your proceeds.
- Closing costs
- Customarily paid or shared by the seller.
- Inspection and appraisal
- An inspection or appraisal can reopen the price after you have accepted.
- The offer
- The final price depends on buyer interest and market timing.
- House and contents
- Prepare and list the property, then arrange a separate plan for the belongings.
- Photos and personal papers
- Sorting personal items is left to the family.
- Selected treasures
- Valuables are sold separately or left to you to handle.
- Who you work with
- Often a national buyer or investor group.




