ERA broker shows documents to customer
ERA broker shows documents to customer

what mandatory documents do I need?

You should definitely have this in order

If you sell your home through an estate agent, they will take most of the administrative hassle off your hands. If you are selling your house or flat yourself, you will need some documents to be able to sell your home. We have summarised them for you.

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Situation-specific

  • Do you still heat your home with heating oil? Then you also need an inspection certificate for the heating oil tank.
  • Or is the property a national heritage site? Then you need information about its heritage value. 
  • Are you selling a flat? Then you need the deed with a description of the entire historical background of the property including rights, properties and obligations in the apartment building.
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Can't see the wood for the trees? Then feel free to contact the ERA estate agent in your area.

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Road map

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Current step - step 6

What mandatory documents do I need?

If you sell your home through an estate agent, they will take most of the administrative hassle off your hands. If you are selling your house or flat yourself, you will need some documents to be able to sell your home. 

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Step 7

How can I advertise my property?

If you are selling your home, reaching as many potential buyers as possible on as many different channels as possible is crucial. The more people you reach, the more likely the final selling price will be higher and your property will sell faster.

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Step 8

How do I guide visitors around my property?

The time has come! Your advertising is paying off. It may sound a bit odd, seeing as you know your property, but practice the tour you will give potential buyers with a critical friend in advance. That way, you can prepare for more difficult questions.

Een koppel zit aan tafel met een ERA makelaar om te onderhandelen over de verkoopprijs.
Step 9

How do I negotiate the selling price?

Have the guided tours gone well, and are the first prospective buyers interested in buying the property? That’s great! It's time to negotiate the selling price.

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Step 10

How do I make the sale of my home official?

The sale of your home is made official in two steps. First of all, a sale agreement must be drawn up and signed. This is followed by the notarial deed through the notary.

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Step 1

Buy first or sell first?

Will you be moving? First, decide whether you want to buy your new home before or after selling your current one. We briefly list the pros and cons.

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Step 2

When is the best time to sell my home?

Is there such a thing as “good” or “less good” time to accelerate the sale of your home? 

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Step 3

Selling with or without an estate agent?

You can sell your home entirely on your own or let an estate agent take care of it for you.

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Step 4

Get your home prepped

Before taking photos or welcoming potential buyers, it is important to prepare your home to make the best possible impression on future owners. In industry terms, this is called “home staging”.

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Step 5

How do I determine the value of my house?

How much is your house worth? The most important element in selling your home is, of course, the asking price. It's crucial to start with the correct price. After all, there are many risks when your pricing is not accurate.