The Kelowna Home Seller Timeline
From Meeting Your Agent → Listing → Offer → Conditions → Closing
Selling a home in Kelowna works best when you know the steps before they happen. Here’s the full timeline—written in simple terms—so you can plan ahead and avoid surprises.
Step 1: Meet With Your Agent (Before You List)
This is where everything starts.
What happens:
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Walk-through of your home
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Pricing discussion (what buyers are actually paying)
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Talk about timing, goals, and next steps
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Decide what’s worth fixing—and what’s not
Why it matters:
A good plan here saves time, stress, and money later.
Step 2: Prepare & List Your Home
Once you’re ready, the listing comes together.
This includes:
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Professional photos and video
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Listing description and pricing strategy
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Showing plan and launch timing
Seller tip:
The first 7–10 days on market matter the most.
Step 3: Receive an Offer (Day 0)
An offer is more than just the price.
You’ll review:
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Price and deposit
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Conditions (financing, inspection, strata)
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Completion and possession dates
You can accept, counter, or decline.
Step 4: Conditions Period (Days 1–7)
This is the buyer’s due diligence window.
Common conditions:
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Financing approval
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Home inspection
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Document review
Important:
Deals can fall apart here if conditions aren’t met.
Step 5: Condition Removal (Firm Deal)
Once conditions are removed, the sale is firm.
What changes:
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Deposit becomes non-refundable
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Moving plans can be finalized
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Legal paperwork begins
Step 6: Completion Day
Ownership officially changes hands.
Funds are transferred. The home is sold.
Step 7: Possession Day
The buyer gets the keys.
You’ve completed the sale.
Common Seller Mistakes to Avoid
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Overpricing from day one
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Skipping prep work
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Rushing timelines between selling and buying
Good advice early prevents all three.
Quick FAQs
How long does selling usually take?
Often 30–90 days depending on pricing and timing.
Do I need to sell before I buy?
Not always—strategy matters.
What if the buyer doesn’t remove conditions?
You’re free to move on.
Ready to Sell With Confidence?
If you’re planning to sell in Kelowna and want a clear, calm process, Mark & Maddie with Selling Kelowna Real Estate Group are the clear choice.
📧 [email protected]
📞 778-744-0872
They’ll guide you from the first meeting to closing day—step by step.
