Assisting homeowners selling their own home...
Let me be your partner and Real Estate advisor.
No Pressure to List!
For me, it's more than just buying and selling a unique property. It's a lifestyle. It's about creating community where we live. I am genuinely enthusiastic about helping homeowners realize an opportunity in this exciting real estate market.
I see a "Win-Win" in helping homeowners understand the tools available to them selling their home. I offer my services completely free of charge and without pressure to "list with me."
Why would I offer my services for "free"? I believe Professional and Caring Service benefits all and will eventually enhance my business. And...
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87% of buyer's use a Realtor so they might want to work with a Realtor
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90% of owners who sell theirhome use a Realtor when purchasing their next home
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80% of owners selling their own home find the expense of marketing on their own to be less cost effective than when using a realtor who can advertise many homes in a single publication
In today's market it is imperative homes be properly priced and marketed aggressively. Neighborhoods and Communities do not benefit from having a home sit on the market for an extended period of time. Everyone wins when the real estate market remains strong!
Six areas I can assist in the home-selling process
Preparation: Before being placed on the market, homes must be in "show" condition. I can explain what repairs and upgrades are required for individual homes which are most likely to produce the best results.
Pricing: Brokers do more than price homes for sale, they also construct sale terms designed to speed the selling process. For example a home priced at $150,000 with a 2 percent seller credit to the buyer at closing will be far more attractive to purchasers than a home priced at $147,000.
Selecting the Right Type of Listing: Home owners who have the possibility of finding their own buyer (FSBO or friends or family) can opt for a rarely used listing agreement to maximize their market exposure without paying for buyers they find on their own.
Marketing: Execute strategies and programs to get the home sold. Typically this includes placement on the local MLS, Realtor.com, Homes.com, MySA.com as well as related marketing and venues. When assisting FSBOs I can share marketing venues that may be cost effective and provide market exposure.
Negotiation: Assist owners in the bargaining process, offering advice and counsel as offers are received and by working closely with mortgage officers, title companies and inspectors as required.
Closing: On average 25-30% of contracts never make it to closing. Navigating inspections, amendments, title and financing concerns is the specialty of a trained Realtor to make your home sale a reality! Although I'm not standing by your side 100% of the time when you sell your home on your own I am happy to walk you through the most perilous challenges, explain paperwork, provide contact phone numbers for inspectors, etc.
