1. Market Analysis
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- View your property and note all the important features, amenities, and any improvements
- Use your description of the property to help me build an outline of the features that will be important selling points
- Decide whether to conduct a home inspection prior to listing your home so we are aware of any potential issues that
may adversely affect any offers; it may be more cost-effective to make repairs before we list the home - Conduct a thorough Certified Market Analysis of your property to determine the fair market value
- Prepare an estimate of selling expenses to show your estimated net proceeds
- Establish an Exclusive Listing Agreement to market and sell your property
2. Property Enhancements
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- To effectively market and sell your home at the optimal price, I may recommend improvements to your property
that buyers look for and appreciate - Prepare a written outline of recommended improvements and their costs for your review and approval
- With your approval, schedule your property enhancements
- May suggest additional enhancements based on feedback from buyers and agents who view your property
- To effectively market and sell your home at the optimal price, I may recommend improvements to your property
3. Marketing
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- Custom targeted marketing plan to amplify exposure and develop the highest level of interest
- Courtesy professional architectural photography of your property for the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), print marketing,
and web-based marketing to highlight the features of your property, including twilight photography - Professional studio-quality videography to showcase the features and amenities of your property and make a strong impression
- Submit a detailed and accurate listing of your property to the MLS
- Install a high-security MLS lockbox to facilitate showings
- Create a custom high-quality brochure and printed collateral, professionally written, articulating key property features and amenities
- Install a custom for-sale sign on your property to generate buyer interest
- Design a custom web page to showcase your home and its unique features to present the best internet presence possible;
this web page will be syndicated to numerous real estate websites to generate interest and increase search engine optimization (SEO)
of your property - For some properties, I will create a custom single property website to beautifully showcase the home and highlight its amenities
- Promote your property with Keller Williams brokers and agents from other brokerages
- Feature your property online, including but not limited to Trulia, Realtor.com, KW, Zillow, LinkedIn, and my website
- A custom Matterport 3D tour of your property
- Create custom “just listed” postcards to send to your closest neighbors, as numerous sales are made by friends and family of neighbors
- Promote on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to showcase your property and create interest among specific target audiences
- Contact prospective buyers and qualified leads with information on your Northwest Home
4. Client Communication
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- Provide you links to all websites where your property is featured
- Communicate with you all direct feedback from other agents on all showings
- Call or meet with you regularly to update you on your home’s activity and review market conditions
- Visit your home weekly or as often as needed to check on the property and refill brochures
5. Management of the Sale
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- Carefully review and present all offers for your consideration
- Qualify the prospective buyers to ensure they have retained the necessary financial means and/or lender approval to purchase your property
- Thoroughly discuss any questions you may have; discuss costs that may be associated with a specific offer and how those costs can affect your net proceeds
- Prepare, if needed, a strong counteroffer to establish a solid transaction that will close on time and with no unexpected surprises
- Submit a mutually accepted offer to the appropriate title company
6. Transaction Management
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- Manage all the details for a successful closing for your real estate transaction
- Utilize a transaction coordinator to assist with all the necessary paperwork and ensure that we stay on track and
that all documentation has been submitted and properly executed - Open escrow with the title company and provide you with your escrow contacts
- Assist in facilitating the property, pest, contractor, and any other inspections required
- Provide all necessary disclosures, including Seller’s Disclosure Statement, and all required supplemental disclosures
- Maintain communication with relevant parties during the loan approval process to verify your transaction closes on time
- Order the preliminary title report and review the condition of title
- If applicable, order Home Owners Association (HOA) documents including the CC&Rs and any added documentation for your review
- Provide updated preliminary closing statements for your review
- Maintain thorough management of other matters related to your real estate transaction to ensure it proceeds smoothly