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Benefits
of Hiring an Agent
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Maximize
net proceeds from your sale with the help of a professional
agent.
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Faster
Sale with professional help in making your property market
ready.
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A
trained and experienced professional looking out for your
interests.
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Benefit
of local knowledge of neighborhoods and real estate
values.
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Less
hassle for you the seller because a professional agent can
help avoid the pitfalls and keep your sale on track.
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Save
time & money because you have the benefit of your
agent's
years of experience and contacts with other service
professionals.
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Seller
representation. The agency laws clearly allow for the real
estate agent to represent your interests exclusively.
Preparing
Your House For Sale
The effort
put in to repairing and cleaning your property is likely to be
returned in a faster sale at a more attractive price. Click on this
link for a checklist that will help you prepare your house for sale.
Repair
and Cleaning Checklist
Real
estate professionals cite two factors which most often
determine whether a buyer is interested in a home or continues
searching elsewhere... (1) a realistic asking
price, and (2) the cleanliness of a home. Click on this
link for a checklist that will help you prepare your house for
sale.
Possible
Work Orders
This link
provides a list of some possible work orders. The work orders
must be completed prior to closing and the seller is responsible for
having them done. Check with your local authorities, or me,
for specific requirements.
What
To Do When Your House is Shown
After
all of the preparation is taken care of it's time to get ready to impress
buyers. Click on this link for some additional items to consider when your house
is ready to be shown.
Closing
& Settlement
Finalizing
the purchase is called closing. Closing is defined as when the
seller has the money and the buyer has the deed. A day or two
before closing you will go to the escrow company and sign papers.
Once the transaction closes, the buyer gets possession of the home on
the day that you agreed to, early on in the purchase & sale
agreement.
Seller's
Agency
A
seller's agent is a licensee who has entered into an agency
relationship with only the seller in a real estate transaction. In a
typical transaction the listing agent is the seller's agent and the agent
bringing the buyer is the buyer's agent. However, with both parties
permission, the listing agent can also represent the buyer and this
is considered dual agency. A dual agent is a licensee who has
entered into an agency relationship with both the buyer and seller
in the same transaction.
Marketing
Your Property
You
benefit by marketing your property using Windermere's customized
approach, tailored just for your property.
Staging
the Home
I'll
assist you in effectively staging your home so your property makes a
good first impression on potential buyers.
Multiple Listing
Services
I cooperate with
members of the local multiple listing services, to improve your market position.
Advertising
You'll be a part of
the most extensive advertising program in the Northwest.
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The homes I
represent are seen by more home buyers and sellers than properties
represented by any other Northwest real estate company.
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Windermere ads
reach nearly two million newspaper readers each week.
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Windermere
offers unique publications such as the Premier Properties tabloid, Northwest
Homes tabloid and Saltwater Communities and Waterfront Homes magazine
which features Windermere properties for sale.
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Windermere's
Internet site showcases homes for sale to buyers and sellers around the
world.
For Sale Signs
Windermere signs
have proven to be effective in attracting buyers.
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Buyers learn
about properties they may not otherwise know about, when they see a
Windermere "For Sale" sign. -
Real Estate agent immediately, while
interest is high.
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Windermere signs
indicate a quality property is on the market.
Marketing
Information Sheets
Custom-prepared
information on your home enhances the market process.
Pricing
Your Property
Determining
price is the most critical step in preparing your home for sale, at
the highest return, in the least amount of time.
Pricing
Strategy
Buyers
who have seen the available homes in their price range are waiting
for the right home to come on the market.
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Pricing strategy
depends on the market conditions during the time your home is for sale.
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A well-priced
home often sells quickly once it is put on the market.
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When your home
is priced right from the outset, you maximize your opportunity of reaching
the most qualified buyers.
Market Activity
and Time
The right price
really is the right price range to attract the maximum number of qualified
buyers within a time frame that suits your needs.
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A home receives
its best exposure during the first three to five weeks on the market.
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Multiple listing
services statistics show that the longer a home is on the market, the lower
the selling price.
Targeting the
Right Buyer
Pricing your
property too low or too high won't provide the best return.
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When your price
is too low, you could lose money on your family's largest investment.
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Overpricing a
property is risky because qualified buyers who might find the home just
right won't see your home because it's out of their price range.
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Agents will
hesitate to show an overpriced home, unless it will make a competing
property look like a better value.
The Pricing
Process
Pricing is not based
on appraised value, assessed value, or the financial needs of the seller.
Rather, it is based on the amount a buyer is willing to pay, as determined by
current market value. You'll receive a written estimate of value based on an
analysis of:
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Similar homes
for sale now show you which homes prospective buyers are comparing to your
home.
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Similar homes
recently sold tell you what buyers are willing to pay for your kind of home,
in your area, at this time.
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Expired listings
and similar homes unsold for 90 days or more illustrate the results of
overpricing.
Lets Get Started
The
first step is to let me know about your wants. Click the button
below to provide me with the preliminary information necessary to
start the
ball rolling. As with all of
my client information, it will be held in the strictest confidence and not
released to anyone else. The information will only be used to help
me determine your wants. Please enter as much information as possible. Use the
"Additional Information" field to list any special requirements or
instructions.
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