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Why
List With Me
| Experience |
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Full
time Realtor since 1987, successfully putting Buyers and
Sellers together. A proven track record of performance. I
will ensure that you receive courteous, friendly, ethical,
as well as truly professional service. |
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Education |
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Above
and beyond the requirements set by the state. Professional
designations of Graduate Realtor Institute and Certified
Residential Specialists. I acquire advanced education to
better serve my customers and clients. |
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| Market
Share |
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We
historically have a major share of the market in
our geographic area. This is the strongest indication
that we
get the job done. |
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| Superior
Marketing |
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A
vast amount of marketing resources. |
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| Expert
Advice |
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In
order to sell your home you will need to make many
decisions. I provide expert advice in these categories:
price, condition, marketing, contracts. You want to be
sure you will be receiving the highest price. I can help
determine the price through a professional comparative
market analysis. You will be competing against other homes
for the same buyer. You need to know how to showcase your
home to attract that buyer. Marketing is critical to
getting your home sold. Contact me to go over a customized
marketing plan for your property. Contracts can be like
trying to interpret a foreign language. What makes one
offer to purchase better than another at the same price? I
can interpret these documents and answer your question in
plain English so you will have a thorough understanding of
what you sign. |
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| Easy
to Reach |
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I
am a full-time Realtor and am easy to find. I have 24-hour
voice mail, e-mail and am willing to accept your calls at
home. |
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| Good
Investment |
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Selling
a home is an experience that occurs only once every few
years, Take advantage of my knowledge and dedication to
doing the job right. Hiring me is no different than hiring
a good stockbroker, accountant or attorney. Considering
the time, money, aggravation and results, it is a good
investment. |
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| Support
After the Sale |
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Continued
expert real estate advice and support. You can tap my
knowledge and expertise by simply giving me a call. |
Tips on How To
Sell Your Home
- Condition
- Preparing your
home for sale
Understand that the
way we live in a home and the way we sell it are not the same. You
now need to see your home as a house, something that can be bought
or sold.
Research shows that
most buyers will make up their minds on whether a home is of
interest within the first 11 seconds of seeing it.
For a Quick Sale Make
Sure Your Home is Exciting!
We don't get a second
chance to make a good first impression. Most buyers look for homes
that are well cared for and bright. Don't leave any detail undone
that will let buyers discount your price.
The Number One Thing
you can do to help sell your home faster and for more money is to
make sure it is clean and bright. If you don't do any of my other
suggestions, do this.
Get Rid of Clutter.
No matter how much stuff you have on your counters, pack half of
it away. Do the same for your closets. If any of the rooms are
full of nick-nacks, trophies, or too much furniture, remove them.
You're moving...start packing now. You need to give the feel of
spaciousness.
- Lawn and yard –
remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, weed
gardens.
- Front of house –
paint, fix or wash railings, steps, storms, screens and/or
front door.
- Other exterior –
side or back door, gutters, wash windows.
- Garage –
straighten up, paint, fix or wash doors and windows.
- Plumbing –
repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets.
- Heating / cooling
– clean exterior of unit.
- Lights – replace
all burned out bulbs, faulty switches
- Halls and stairs
– remove any clutter to give wide appearance.
- Hardware – oil
hinges, tighten door knobs, faucets.
- General condition
– dust, wash, paint, fix defects, as required.
- Consider feeling
of spaciousness – store unneeded items to enlarge room size.
- These
Items Are Critical
- Kitchen – stove,
refrigerator, sink should be spotless, all work space clear.
- Bathrooms –
neat, spotless and fresh. Repair broken putty around tub.
- Closets – untidy
or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.
Price
It has been true from
day one, it is true today and will be true forever. Homes that are
priced right sell in any market.
Determining price is
done through a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA).The CMA will show
similar properties in the area that have recently sold. This will
indicate what people are willing to pay for this kind of home, in
this area, at this time. It will also show similar homes currently
for sale. This is the competition. Buyers will be comparing your
home to these.
It will
also show homes that are on the market that have offers on them.
These illustrate where the activity and values are today. The
final sales price is not determined by the seller or the Realtor.
It is determined by what a ready, willing and able buyer is
willing to pay for the property.
If you are
considering selling and would like to have a professional opinion
of market value for your property, I can provide a free CMA. There
is no cost or obligation for this service.
How
You Can Help
In order to get your
home sold for the most money in the least amount of time with the
least amount of inconvenience to you, we need to work as a team.
Here's how you can help:
- Make it easy for
buyers to see your home.
- Follow the items
above on the checklist for a faster sale.
- Allow for a lock
box on the home.
- Allow for yard
signs.
- Children, pets and
adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they look
through a home. For showings, please be out of the house.
- Tell me which
rooms benefit from sunshine or cooling breezes.
- Turn on all light,
or let us turn them on, for the entire showing.
- Strong cooking or
smoking odors can ruin a sale. Make sure your home is fresh
for showings.
- Baking a loaf of
bread leaves a magical aroma.
- Small signs
highlighting the special features of your home will make sure
buyers see all the benefits.
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