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Seller to Buyer: What You Need To Know

IIHS Blog·Naomi Findlay·May 9, 2025· 1 minute
Selling your home can be terrifying task and sometimes seem a little too much. Some easy things to think of that will make the whole process 10 times easier are:
  • What suburb you live in
Is it local or rural? Close to schools and shops? Is this area easy to get to?
  • Who lives in the suburb
Knowing your suburb and the area is a huge plus when selling! Is there lots of families in your suburb? Yuppies? Baby boomers?
  • Researching the market – how much are homes around your area selling for?
Being aware of how much the homes around you are selling for will give you an idea of how much your house may sell for. You might also be able to pick up some tips on how to improve your home sale by doing this.
  • Researching real estate agents – who do you think will seal the best deal for you?
This step can be super important as well! Do research about the real estate agents in your area, they are the ones who know the most about your suburb and who is most likely to be there!