WHY SELL WITH US?

This simple question is one that needs to be answered right away. Why should a homeseller trust you to find their dream home and negotiate the best price? What knowledge and experience do you bring to the table that will insure a smooth transaction?

General issues you the seller should review.

• Check the estimated value of your home
• FSBO woes: why it’s so hard to sell your own home
• Why use a REALTOR? when selling
• Tax implications of selling a home

Setting the sale price

Setting the list price of your home is the most important step in your sale. Set too low, you lose money, but set too high and your home will not sell!

• Myths and facts about appraisals
• How much is your home really worth?
• How to price your home
• How to read housing market stats
• Set your list price

Preparing your home

A well presented home will sell faster and for a larger amount than one that is not presented properly. An agent will understand how to sell your home for the best price possible.

• Get the house ready
• Tips For Handling Multiple Offers
• Setting the stage sells your home

Listing and advertising your home

What does it mean to be in the MLS and how does it help? Is it better to try to sell your home by yourself or list with a local agent. These reports will attempt to shed light on this important issue.

• The seller listing agreement: what’s it all about?
• The basics of marketing your home
• Who benefits from an open house?

Making the sale and picking an offer

What should you do if you have several offers? Should you pick the first offer or wait for a certain period of time for more offers…

• After the open house
• Picking the best offer
• The home inspector’s coming

Closing on your home

There is much to know when it comes to closing and closing costs. Is the the buyer’s, seller’s, or both party’s joint responsibility to sell pay these costs? What are points and how do they affect your monthly payments?

• Closing-related tax tips for buyers and sellers
• Fast Home Sale Tips
• Saving A Deal : Pointers
• Negotiating to yes

HOMES FOR SALE

Many IDX providers allow you to create saved searches to link to. This can be for homes based on price range or property characteristics.

• $200,000-$400,000
• $400,000-$600,000
• $600,000-$800,000
• 3 Bedroom
• 4 Bedroom

PRE-APPROVAL

What is the importance of getting pre-approved for a mortgage? How do you go about getting pre-approved?

FIRST-TIME SELLERS

Do you have a plan for First time Sellers? Do you know about special Marketing programs to make home selling easier for the first timer? Why are you the best agent for the first time homeseller?

ESCROW AND CLOSING COSTS

What is escrow? Are there any closing costs that buyers should be aware of? What is the process of purchasing a home?

SENIORS

Are you a senior specialist? Maybe you have the SRES certification? If so, what issues are most important to seniors selling a home? How are you equipped to help them with those issues?

HOME WARRANTY

What is a home warranty? Is it worth purchasing? Do you provide a home warranty as a closing gift?

HOME WARRANTY

What is a home warranty? Is it worth purchasing? Do you provide a home warranty as a closing gift?

Talk With an Area Expert

When you’re ready to consider listing your home, let me show you how I approach selling your home, what to expect from me and what you should look for in your next real estate agent.

Call me at 559.303.9557 or contact me online to let me know when is a good time for us to talk.