If you are thinking of selling your home, chances are you’re caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures. Remember, I am here to help you with any of your needs. Call or e-mail me today!
| Getting Your House Ready to Sell |
| Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason De-Personalizing the House Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter Fixing Up the House Interior Fixing up Outside the House |
| Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price? Beware! |
| Meeting with Realtors Which Realtor Do You Choose? What Happens Behind the Scenes Dropping Your Price…Too Late? |
| Types of Listing Contracts |
| Open Listings One-Time Show Exclusive Agency Listings Exclusive Right to Sell |
| Details of a Listing Contract |
| Price and Terms of Sale Lockbox – Yes or No? Real Estate Commission Multiple Listing Service Agency Duties of a Listing Agent Resolution of Disputes |
| Listing Commissions and Related Issues |
| Is the Commission Negotiable? How and When the Commission is Earned “Hot” Market Under-Pricing Strategy – Commission Issues |
| The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home |
| The “Real” Role of a Listing Agent Preliminary Marketing – the “For Sale” Sign Preliminary Marketing – Flyers and the Brochure Box |
| The Listing Agent – Marketing Your House to Other Agents |
| The Multiple Listing Service Office Preview Broker Previews and Culinary Delights Office Flyers Marketing Sessions |
| The Listing Agent – Marketing Your House to Homebuyers |
| The Purpose of Advertising in General Real Estate Company Advertising Individual Agent Advertising Neighborhood Announcements Open Houses |
| Showing Your House to Home Buyers |
| Convenience and Availability Why You Should Not Be Home Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control and More Keeping the House Tidy and Neat |