HOME SELLING

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!

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  • 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