How to Sell a House in Bodrum and Milas? Step-by-Step Seller's Guide

Are you thinking of selling your house in Bodrum or Milas? You can find the steps you will follow in this guide, from pricing and preparing for sale to buyer meetings, title transfer, and handing over the keys.

When you decide to sell your home, the first question is usually "How much is it worth?" However, along with the price, you also need to plan for preparation, marketing, payment, and delivery conditions. This guide explains the path you will follow from your initial decision to handing over the keys in 12 steps.

1. Clarify your sales goals

Determine when you want to sell and how you will proceed after the sale. If you are going to buy a new home, consider your payment and moving schedule together. This preparation makes it easier to evaluate which offers are suitable for you.

2. Check title and property information

Review the title information, ownership status, and any mortgages or encumbrances in advance. If you have a property that is rented, co-owned, or to be sold by proxy, clarify the conditions that may affect the process from the start. Also, include the current condition of the structure and any known issues in your sales file.

3. Set a realistic sale price

Evaluate similar listings and verifiable completed sales in your price study. For example, two villas in Yalıkavak with the same number of rooms may differ in sea view, pool, structural condition, and location. Make comparisons considering these features.

4. Calculate the net amount you will receive

Take into account title expenses, consultancy fees, any loan closure, and preparation costs. You can use our capital gains tax calculation tool for a preliminary assessment of the tax that may arise from the sale, and clarify your tax situation with your financial advisor. This way, you can plan your budget more accurately for post-sale use.

5. Determine your consultant and working conditions

Discuss pricing, service scope, marketing plan, and fee conditions with the consultant you will work with. Determine in advance where the listing will be published, how showings will be managed, and how often you will be updated.

6. Prepare your home for showings

Start with cleaning, minor repairs, and organized living spaces. For example, organizing the terrace and garden of a house with a garden in Gümüşlük can make it easier for the buyer to see the use of these areas. If you are considering a major renovation, evaluate its cost and contribution to the sale separately.

7. Accurately describe the property's features

Photos and the listing description should clearly reflect the current condition of the house. For example, the heating system, parking, and access to daily needs of a house suitable for year-round use in Gündoğan can be highlighted. Share area information, usage rights, and distances by verifying them.

8. Track buyer requests and showings

Plan visits by learning the buyer's budget, needs, and purchase timeline. Record feedback from showings. If interest is low or similar objections are repeated, review the price, presentation, and marketing plan together.

9. Evaluate all conditions of the offer

Compare offers along with price, payment method, financing preparation, and delivery date. For example, an offer for a house in Bitez that includes cash payment and a short delivery time may require a different timeline than a loan-dependent offer.

10. Put the agreed terms in writing

Clearly record the sale price, deposit, remaining payment, title, and delivery dates. Clarify the items included in the sale and the conditions that will apply if one of the parties withdraws. Have the content and legal effect of the document to be signed checked.

11. Plan the title transfer and payment together

The sales application can be made through the Web Title system.[^2] Prepare the necessary documents and official payments; plan the collection of the sale price along with the transfer process. Check the property and party information before signing, and verify the payment guarantee through the relevant bank or system.

12. Complete the delivery and final transactions

Record the keys, items left in the house, and meter values in the delivery report. Complete subscriptions, fee accounts, and related notifications. Keep your sales and payment documents; if applicable, follow the post-sale tax declaration schedule.

Sales process for foreign homeowners

If you are considering selling your home in Bodrum or Milas, prepare your identity and title records, representation method, and payment plan in advance. If you live outside Turkey, power of attorney, banking transactions, and tax schedule are important parts of your sales plan. For example, a property owner living in England with a house in Gümüşlük can plan the showing and delivery process with a local team. For details, you can check our [sales guide for foreign homeowners](Bodrum_Milas_Yabanci_Ev_Sahipleri_Satis_Rehberi_TR.md).

You can contact Turnkey Properties to plan the sale of your property in Bodrum or Milas and request pricing and marketing work suitable for your property.