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Working With A Realtor
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The process of choosing the right realtor to handle the sale of your home is an important one. This sale is a substantial financial transaction, and we know that you do not take this lightly. "Understanding Agency" Working with a Realtor
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How long has the agent been in the real estate business?
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Is the agent familiar with the area in which the house is located?
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Is the agent able to expose the home to other realtors in his/her office, (office tour)? Or is the agent out of area?
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Is the agent able to put the home on Multiple Listing Tour and expose the home to several realtors from other companies?
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Is the agent a Listing Agent or a Buyers Agent?
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Is the agent a Full Time agent?
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Have you seen the agent's name around your area before?
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Does the agent seem to have a well prepared Marketing Plan that you would feel satisfied with?
David West knows that a successful negotiating skill is a developed skill - not a matter of luck. His 15 years of real estate experience has been fine tuned to help you in every way.
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Preparing an Evaluation:
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Dave will review with you in detail a diligently prepared market evaluation. This helps to avoid time spent on trial and error and will result in a better price and a faster sale of your home.
Each community and property has it's own unique characteristics. Dave is best able to determine local market conditions and appropriate pricing for you.
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Floor Area-comparing your house the square footage to other houses
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Age of Home - what is the effective age ( based on significant updates )
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Extras - is there any extras-pool, parking, view, crawlspace, landscaping etc...
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Finishing's - what types of interior finishing ( has the house had updates )
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Location - This is the only item that can not be changed - yet most important
A marketing plan for your personal needs is the key to getting top dollar for your home. Contact David West today for a free consultation.
A WELL PRICED HOUSE WILL ATTRACT MORE BUYERS
& ULTIMATELY RESULT IN MORE MONEY FOR YOUR HOME!
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A Home Has Three Types of Values:
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Appraised Value
An estimate of the property's market value, used by Mortgage Lenders in determining the amount of the mortgage. The lender will loan the lesser of either the appraised value or the selling price of the home.
Assessed Value
The value of the property, set by the local municipality, for the purpose of calculating the property taxes only. This does not indicate market value, as markets fluctuate over the tax year.
Market value
What a buyer is willing to buy a property for, and what a seller is willing to sell a property for, in any given market. It is a negotiated sale price.
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Preparing Your Home For Selling:
| We don't get a second chance to make a first impression. Most home buyers look for places that are well cared for and bright. In general, clean and spiffy. |
Checklist For Faster Sales:
- Lawns and Yard
- Remove clutter, cut grass, edge walks, trim hedges, weed gardens.
- Exterior of House
- Paint, fix, and/or wash:
- Front and back door
- Steps
- Storms
- Screens
- Railings
- Gutters
- Windows
- Garage
- Straighten up, paint, fix, and wash doors and windows.
Plumbing
- Repair dripping faucets, leaky toilets.
- Heating / Cooling
- Lights
- Replace all burnt out bulbs, faulty switches.
- Halls and Stairs
- Remove any clutter to give wide appearance.
- Hardware
- Oil hinges, tighten door knobs, faucets.
- General Condition
- Dust, wash, paint, and fix defects, as required.
- Storage
- Consider a feeling of spaciousness - store unneeded items to "enlarge".
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These Items Are Super Critical:
- Kitchen
- Stove, refrigerator, and sink should be spotless with all work space clear.
- Bathrooms
- Neat, spotless and fresh. Repair broken putty around tub.
- Closets
Untidy or over-crowded closets suggest inadequate storage space.
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How To Help Our Sales Agents:
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For showings, please be out of the house if possible. Children, pets, and adults can keep buyers from feeling at ease while they are looking through the home.
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Tell us which rooms benefit from sunshine or cool breezes.
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Turn on all lights for the showing.
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Open all drapes in the daytime, close them at night.
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Make sure your home is fresh for showings. Strong cooking or smoking odors can ruin a sale.
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| Letting Your Realtor Know What You Are Planning Will Enable The Proper Marketing Decisions To Be Made |
- Why are you selling your home?
- Is there a specific time frame for selling? When would you ideally like to be in your new home?
- Where would you be moving to?
- Would you be upgrading, down sizing, moving out of the area?
- What information would be helpful for you in selling?
- What information would be helpful for you in buying?
Answers to these questions will help your realtor to market your home according to your needs.
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Questions You May Need Answered:
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Is our home listed on the multiple listing service?
How long does it take to get into the MLS catalogue?
Where do you advertise?
How long is the Listing Contract for?
Do you have a Re/Max tour?
Do you have other companies through the house?
Do we need a sign?
Do you come for showings?
Do we have open houses?
Do we leave for showings?
What price should we ask for our home?
Do we pay GST when we sell our home?
How long should it take to sell?
How much is the commission?
What is a property condition disclosure statement?
Who is present when an offer comes in?
How long will they give us to move out?
What is buyer agency?
Do we need a lawyer or notary public for selling?
Do you know the answers to these questions? It is important that you do - please ask. Contact David West today! He will be happy to help you.
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