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When selling a property whether it be in Dallas or anywhere else for that matter through a real estate agent a listing contract needs to be completed. It is important that you read through the listing contract when selling a Dallas home before actually signing it.
There is certain information which should be contained in such a contract and below we take a look at what these.
Of course the first thing that should be contained in the contract is your name (as the seller) and the address of your Dallas Home. Then there are numerous other bits of information that needed to be included and which you need to check before you sign. These are as follows:-
1. The Price Of The Home For Sale – It is a good idea to keep track of what other properties similar to yours are selling for in your area. This you can then use as a basis for when you interview the real estate agents you are considering using to act for you. Plus the agents will also offer you suggestions as to what price you should be selling your Dallas home. The price you set should not be either too high or too low to ensure that you get the right kind of buyer and you can sell it quickly.
2. Contents Of The House – This is where items that will be remaining with the house and which aren’t actual normal fixtures such as refrigerators, washers and dryers. These are items that are actually included with the price of the property that you are selling it for.
3. Items Not Included In the Sale – This may be light fittings, garden equipment etc. that will be taken with you when you move to your new home. You need to make sure that not only are these clearly shown in the listing contract but also within the details that the real estate agent then supplies to potential buyers.
4. Commission For Real Estate Agent – As with all homes that real estate agents sell they expect to earn their fee upon sale of the property. What percentage they charge varies from one agent to the next; however in some cases you may be able to negotiate with them. So check carefully when you read through the listing contract for the sale of your Dallas home that they have put in the right percentage for their commission.
