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First-Time Home Seller's Guide to Maryland Real Estate

Raj KathuriaNovember 1, 20249 min read

Selling your first home can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down the Maryland home selling process into manageable steps.

Step 1: Determine Your Home's Value Use online tools, review recent comparable sales, and consider getting a professional appraisal or broker price opinion.

Step 2: Choose Your Listing Strategy You have three main options: traditional agent (5-6% commission), flat-fee MLS listing ($299-$799), or pure FSBO (no MLS exposure). We recommend flat-fee MLS for the best balance of savings and exposure.

Step 3: Prepare Your Home Clean, declutter, make repairs, and consider staging. First impressions drive higher offers.

Step 4: List Your Home Complete the listing intake process, upload photos, set your price, and go live on MLS.

Step 5: Manage Showings Use ShowingTime to coordinate buyer visits at your convenience.

Step 6: Review Offers Evaluate each offer based on price, contingencies, timeline, and buyer qualification.

Step 7: Negotiate & Accept Work with your broker to negotiate the best terms.

Step 8: Navigate Inspections & Appraisal Address any issues that arise during the buyer's due diligence period.

Step 9: Close the Sale The title company coordinates the settlement. Sign documents, hand over keys, and collect your proceeds.

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