WISCONSIN SELLER GUIDE
Your step-by-step selling guide
A practical overview from the first conversation to closing and possession. Your path will depend on the property, financing, written agreements, and your circumstances.
- 01
Clarify your goals and timing
Discuss why you are moving, your preferred timing, and any purchase you need to coordinate. Identify documents and decisions to organize before listing.
- 02
Review value and a pricing plan
Request an agent-prepared comparative market analysis. Consider comparable properties, condition, improvements, and your goals. A market analysis is not a formal appraisal or guaranteed sale price.
- 03
Understand services and listing fees
Review the proposed services and written listing agreement. Our listing-side fee is 1.5% below $400,000 and 1.25% at $400,000 or more. Buyer-broker compensation and other transaction costs are separate and negotiable.
- 04
Prepare your property and records
Discuss cleaning, presentation, photographs, and useful preparation work. Gather available repair, improvement, utility, and association records. Ask your agent or attorney about applicable disclosures.
- 05
Launch the listing and manage showings
Confirm listing accuracy, included items, photographs, showing instructions, and the agreed marketing plan. Review feedback with your agent as the listing progresses.
- 06
Compare offers as a whole
Review price alongside financing, contingencies, requested concessions, timing, and possession. Compare the terms against your priorities before accepting or countering.
- 07
Manage the accepted contract
Track the agreed deadlines and coordinate inspections, appraisal access, title questions, and negotiated items. Consult your agent or attorney about contract questions before taking action.
- 08
Prepare for closing and possession
Review the settlement figures, payoff information, and any agreed work. Plan your move, property condition at handoff, and utility arrangements around the written contract.
- 09
Close and retain your records
Confirm signing, funding, and possession arrangements with the closing team. Keep relevant records and direct tax or legal questions to qualified professionals.
General process overview. See disclosures ↓