- SERVICES TO MY SELLERS -
Professional pictures, an up front cost of $200-$300 at my expense
- Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers
- Research Seller's Property Tax Info
- Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers
- Determine Average Days on Market
- Gather Info From Sellers About Their Home
- Meet With Sellers at Their Home
- Get To Know Their Home
- Present Listing Presentation
- Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades
- Provide Home Seller To-Do Checklist
- Explain Current Market Conditions
- Discuss Seller’s Goals
- Share Your Value Proposition
- Explain Benefits of my Brokerage
- Present my Marketing Options
- Explain Video Marketing Strategies
- Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships
- Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process
- Create Internal File for Transaction
- Get Listing Agreement & Disclosures Signed
- Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers
- Verify Interior Room Sizes
- Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info
- Confirm Lot Size from County Tax Records
- Investigate Any Unrecorded Property Easements
- Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers
- Agree on Showing Times with Sellers
- Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing
- Explain Appraisal Process and Pitfalls
- Verify Home Owners Association Fees (if applicable)
- Obtain a Copy of HOA Bylaws (if applicable)
- Gather Transferable Warranties (if applicable)
- Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- Verify Security System Ownership
- Discuss Video Recording Devices & Showings
- Determine Property Inclusions & Exclusions
- Agree on Repairs to Made Before Listing
- Schedule Staging Consultation (if applicable)
- Schedule House Cleaners (if applicable)
- Install Electronic Lockbox & Yard Sign
- Set-Up Photo/Video Shoot
- Meet Photographer at Property
- Prepare Home For Photographer
- Get Seller’s Approval of All Marketing Materials
- Input Property Listing Into The MLS
- Create unique property website
- Verify Listing Data on 3rd Party Websites
- Have Listing Proofread
- Create Property Flyer
- Have Extra Keys Made for Lockbox
- Set-Up Showing Services
- Help Owners Coordinate Showings
- Gather Feedback After Each Showing
- Keep track of Showing Activity
- Update MLS Listing as Needed
- Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller
- Prepare “Net Sheet” For All Offers
- Present All Offers to Seller
- Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyer’s Agent
- Examine & Verify Buyer’s Qualifications
- Examine & Verify Buyer’s Lender
- Negotiate All Offers
- Write contract first draft and revisions
- Once Under Contract, Send to attorney/Title Company
- Check Buyer’s Agent Has Received Copies
- Collect deposits
- Change Property Status in MLS
- Deliver Copies of Contact/Addendum to Seller
- Keep Track of Copies for Office File
- Coordinate Inspections with Sellers
- Explain Buyer’s Inspection Objections to Sellers
- Determine Seller’s Inspection Resolution
- Get All Repair Agreements in Writing
- Refer Trustworthy Contractors to Sellers
- Meet Appraiser at the Property
- Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
- Help Seller Obtain Smoke Certificate
- Confirm Clear-to-Close
- Coordinate Closing Times & Location
- Verify Title Company Has All Docs
- Remind Sellers to Transfer Utilities
- Make Sure All Parties Are Notified of Closing Time
- Receive and Carefully Review Closing Docs
- Review Closing Figures With Seller
- Confirm Repairs Have Been Made
- Resolve Any Last Minute Issues
- Attend Seller’s Closing
- Pick Up Sign & Lock Box
- Change Status in MLS to “Sold.”
- Close Out Seller’s File With Brokerage