For Sellers

As your Realtor, we will:

• Do extensive advertising on national and local real estate websites to promote your home to as many buyers as possible
• Do a complete comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.
• Provide you with a detailed marketing plan for your home
• Present and market your home to qualified buyers and other agents to inform them of advantages of purchasing your home
• Provide you with market updates and analysis to address changes in the local real estate market
• Provide professional virtual tours, homebooks and color flyers to market your home 
• Agent networking to maximize you exposure
• Give advice on staging your home and tips to improve your curb appeal to attact more buyers
• Provide constant feedback from other agents and buyers
• Being available to you to answer any questions and advise you of current changes in your market
• Present all offers and help you negotiate the best price for your home and any inspection issues to be addressed. 
• Help you find your next home, should you need us.  (Ask us about our discount for listing and buying a home through us) 

 Tips to help you get the highest price for your home: 

Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in determining whether or not a perspective buyer stops and takes a flyer or drives by your home.  Make the buyer want to walk through your door by keeping your yard and home well maintained.  First impressions are very important; when a home projects a pleasant atmosphere that is tastefully decorated and well maintained, a buyer will more than likely stay in the home longer and may want to make an offer if the price if right. 

Getting your home ready to sell

• In the spring and summer plant flowers in your yard and prune overgrown shrubs
• Refresh the deck or patio if needed and make it inviting by adding potted plants
• Get any minor flaws or repairs fixed that may detract from the value of your home including any trim or siding that may need painting 
• Have a yard sale to get rid of anything you no longer need
• Remove any clutter such as stacks of magazines, newspapers, knick-knacks, pictures and tired looking flower arrangements.  You want to simplify the look of the rooms and counters 
• Remove furniture in rooms that are overflowing with furniture and move it to the basement or put it in storage.  Too much furniture in a room makes a room appear smaller.
• Update any lighting fixtures or fans that are out of style
•  Make sure your front entrance including the door looks inviting.  Paint your door and update your outside lighting fixtures if necessary.
• Neutralize your decor and paint any rooms that may need to be refreshed.
• Clean and replace any worn carpet and refinish any hardwoods floors that may need it.
• Clean the windows inside and out
• Declutter your closets and make your bathrooms sparkle
• New towels or new bedding are an excellent investment if yours are worn
• Make sure all appliances are clean and good working order
• Make sure there is no lingering food or pet odors by using air freshners
• Fresh flowers or potted plants are always a nice touch

Getting your home ready to show

• Get your pets out of the home for showings
• Make sure every room is clean with no garbage smells or pet odors
• Let the sunshine in by opening all the drapes, curtains and blinds
• Turn on all the lights to make the home inviting
• Always try to leave the home when it is showing, because the buyer will hurry through your home and not be able to focus on it if you are there

The offer

When an offer is received the negotiations between buyer and seller will settle issues of price, possession date, repairs, and closing costs paid by seller.  This document spells out the rights and obligations of both buyer and seller.  When an agreement has been reached, it is binding on both parties.  Furthermore, issues overlooked by the contract are not binding on either party.  This is not the time to save money.  If you are not working with a good Realtor, you will need to hire an attorney to review and advise you prior to making an offer.  The Purchase and sale agreement contains a provision for a due diligence period whereby the buyer has a right to terminate the agreement for any reasons after an agreed upon period of time.  Most offers include a financing contingency agreement and an appraisal contingency agreement. 

The home inspection

The home inspection repairs are negotiable; however, if an agreement cannot be reached the buyer has a right to terminate the sale during the due diligence period and is entitled to receive his earnest money back.

Seller's net gain calculation sheet 

Sale Price                                                 ______________________

Subtract 1st Mortgage Amount Owed             ______________________   

Subtract 2nd Mortgage Amount Owed             ______________________

Subtract Sales Commissions Due                     ______________________

Add or Subtract Estimated Prorated Taxes         ______________________

Add or Subtract Estimated Proated HOA Dues     ______________________

Subtract Small Miscellaneous Closing Fees**       ______________________

Subtract Seller Paid Closing Costs                     ______________________

Total Net Amount to Seller                              _______________________