I
believe that every home is unique and that as a Seller you have particular
needs and requirements that don't always follow conventional marketing plans.
My approach to the home selling process is a proven success and enables me to explore your
individual needs, consult on the best methods and marketing plans for
your home and thus create the means to implement the ultimate goal, to
sell your home for more money, in less time and with the least amount
of effort to you as possible.
I have nearly 25 years
of experience in both the Single-Family Home and Condo & Townhome
markets. All of this experience translates into a thorough analysis of
your home. I know your community, what buyers want, how to price your
home fast and at the top of the market, and how to prepare it for the
most successful and benefit-producing showings.
I pride Myself in being
more than a Realtor, I am a trained Consultant who advises AND listen.
It is very important to me that I fulfill your expectations while creating
an enjoyable real estate experience. That is why I call myself your On
the Ball Realtor.
I promise you will
not be disappointed!
When Rob Sells Your
Home…
I make selling
your home a much easier process than you might expect. To enable me to
help you get the best possible price for your personal or investment property,
there are steps that will need to be followed:
Your Personal Interview with me and my
listing partner
This is probably
the most important step. During this interview, you will be presented
a complete market analysis of your home and market area. You will be advised
as to what, if anything, needs to be done to your home to guarantee the
highest possible sale price and to compete effectively with other homes
currently on the market.
Listing Your Home with me
There are many listing forms that will need to be completed to give Rob
and his team permission to facilitate the sale of your home. When the
listing agreement is signed, Rob and his team go into action!
1. The For Sale sign will be prominently placed. A combination lock box,
exterior information box and interior features sheet stand will be placed
on your property.
2. In accordance with the real estate commission's standards, your home
will be measured to ensure the accurate square footage and room dimensions.
3. With your input, your property will be listed in the MLS (Triangle
Multiple Listing Service).
4. Interior and exterior photos will be taken of your home.
5. Flyers and color feature sheets will be generated and placed in your
home.
6. Rob creates a personal website for your home.
7. Your home will be added to Rob's print and Internet advertising.
8. A Virtual tour will be created for your home and placed on the Internet.
9. Rob's buyers agents will preview your property.
10. Showings of your home will be scheduled by our Centralized Showing
Service.
Showing Your Home
Showings will generate
the most important thing for a home seller – a contract! Although
it is inconvenient to keep your home presentable at all times, it is when
you least expect it that you'll get a call saying someone want to see
your home, 'in 10 minutes." When a buyer is interested in seeing
your home, our company appointment center (Centralized Showing Service)
will notify you at the telephone number you designate. Our operator is
required to verify the credentials of the agent that is interested in
showing your home. Only then will the combination to the lock box at your
home be released. We ask that you make every effort not to be present
when you home is being shown so that the buyer can feel comfortable exploring
your home, looking into closets and cabinets and trying to imagine actually
living in your home.
After each showing, a 'Client Care Specialist" will contact the agent
who showed your home to ask for feedback from the prospective buyer who
toured your home. Feedback and opinions will be shared with you and with
Rob. You will also have the option to view this feedback on line. If there
is a second showing, Rob will contact the buyer's agent and attempt to
facilitate an offer on your home. Anytime buyers are at your home for
an extended period of time, please feel free to contact Rob and she will
contact the agent as this is very often the best sign that the buyer is
highly interested.
Offer to Purchase On Your Home
When an offer to purchase
on your home is made, Rob will contact you immediately and inform you
of the terms of the contract. If you plan to go out of town, remember
to leave a contact number with Rob or the listing team. Experience dictates
that we should expect a negotiating process – either verbally or
in writing. Once the terms are agreed upon, the buyer's agent will finalize
the offer and present it to Rob with earnest money. Rob will then contact
you for your signature.
Once You Are Under Contract
Just when you think,
'Finally, I don't have to vacuum everyday and make up the beds!" your
buyer will want to conduct the home inspection. This is where the buyer
insures that the home is in good condition and does not require any immediate
repairs. The buyer's agent will schedule the inspection with our 'Closing
Specialist." You will be notified with the dates for the appropriate
inspections. You can expect to be contacted with the schedule for the applicable
inspections:
Basic Home Inspection will cover built-in appliances, electrical system,
plumbing, heating and cooling systems, roof covering (flashing, gutters),
doors and windows, exterior surfaces, structural components (foundation,
columns, chimneys, floors, walls, ceiling, roof), porches, decks, fireplaces,
flues, crawl space and attic ventilation systems. Radon Gas Well and Septic,
Mold Spa and/or Pool Equipment
Repairs that the buyer
requests and you agree to perform must be satisfactorily completed prior
to the closing. Rob can recommend skilled contractors to handle these
repairs and they can be paid at closing.
It would not be unusual, and Sellers should expect to pay at least 1 to
1.5% for home repairs requested by the buyer after the inspection.
Appraisal and Review Process
The buyer's lender
will contact your 'Closing Specialist" to schedule an appraisal of
the home. This is done by appointment and usually takes about one hour.
As the home seller, you will not hear the results of the appraisal unless
your home fails to appraise at the sale price. This is truly one call
that Ida hates to make.
Closing Day!
This is the happy
day! Your part should take about thirty minutes. You will likely review
the settlement statement with Rob or your 'Closing Specialist" prior
to closing, so you will be familiar with the figures involved in the transaction.
If you are unable to attend the closing, arrangements can be made for
Rob or your 'Closing Specialist" to execute the settlement statement
on your behalf. . Technically, a closing in North Carolina is at the time
the deed is recorded with the Register of Deeds. You can plan to pick
up your proceeds from the sale after the recordation.
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