Home Selling Articles and Advice
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!
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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
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* 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
