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!
To discover what
your home is worth in today's market, click here!
- 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