HOME SELLERS GUIDE

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As a full-service Realtor, I will handle the complexities of your transaction so that you can retain your peace of mind throughout the process. Here are some of the duties I may perform on your behalf!

PRE-SALE ACTIVITIES

  • Research and determine market value
  • Prepare documentation and home warranty for signature
  • Home preparation consultation including list of trade professionals who can help prepare your home for sale
  • Arrange and attend inspections (representing seller’s interests)
  • Develop disclosure packages

 

MAXIMUM EXPOSURE MARKETING

  • Order sign (“Coming Soon” rider optional)
  • Arrange for professional photography and videography
  • Create a compelling brochure
  • Create property website
  • Create a virtual tour
  • Enter property listing on Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
  • Enter property listing on the country’s top real estate websites
  • Advertise property via micro-targeted social media campaigns
  • Promote property listing via email campaign to agents and buyers
  • Create and distribute a “Just Listed” postcard
  • Create and distribute an open house invitation to neighbors
  • Promote to Agent network; announce at office and regional Buy-Sell meetings
  • Utilize Relocation Referral Network to promote your home to relocating buyers from around the country
  • Call past client referrals
  • Canvass the neighborhood to invite people to the open house and alert buyers
  • Submit ads to appropriate publications
  • Host Broker’s open house
  • Host public open house
  • Schedule showings and show property to potential buyers

 

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicate and consult with seller on a regular basis
  • Provide feedback from showings in writing
  • Continuous monitoring of marketing results
  • Respond quickly to all buyer inquiries & make showing appointments
  • Facilitate the flow of information between buyers and sellers

 

NEGOTIATE OFFERS/ACCEPTANCE

  • Schedule offer presentation with seller
  • Present offer(s)
  • Explain ramifications relating to terms
  • Negotiate terms on behalf of seller
  • Complete necessary paperwork
  • Organize and tender copies of offer, counter offer and addenda to appropriate parties for ratification

 

NEGOTIATE ESCROW

  • Deliver completed contract to both parties involved in the contract
  • Identify and disclose details concerning property to buyers
  • Deliver completed contract to lender
  • Deliver contracts to title company
  • Coordinate and attend all inspections
  • Negotiate post inspection findings
  • Resolve problems and challenges relating to property condition
  • Coordinate appraisal appointment
  • Negotiate any negative impact relating to appraisal
  • Arrange home warranty
  • Negotiate actual occupancy
  • Coordinate and attend the closing
  • Work with seller on organizing utility shut-off
  • Work with seller on organizing moving and storage
  • Arrange and attend buyer’s final walk through
  • Resolve any problems or challenges
  • Deliver keys to new owners

 

AFTER ESCROW FOLLOW-UP

  • Provide close of escrow package with all supporting home sale documents
  • Ensure the transition to new residence is smooth
  • Provide a list of trade professionals who can help with repairs or upgrades to your new home
  • Serve as a resource to your friends and family