I cover the cost of $1,100 to $4,000 worth of upgraded services to prepare your home for sale.
I know of no other realtor does all of these!
INITIAL CONSULTATION
Your Go to Market Strategy
⦁ Review current market trends and analysis that reviews homes like yours that have sold.
⦁ Visual inspection and visit in your home.
⦁ Create timeline based on home and marking preparation and your personal schedule.
⦁ Discuss the listing price of your home, but you set the price where you want.
STAGING:
FREE CONSULT WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER $200 value that I pay for.
FREE CONSULT WITH INTERIOR DESIGNER $200 value that I pay for.
⦁ Create a list of simple and inexpensive things to enhance the look and feel of your home.
⦁ Create a full list of items that will get you a good return for the time and money spent. Don’t waste money doing the wrong things!
⦁ Use of accessories and art for free.
I PROVIDE MY FURNITURE AND FREE STAGING $2,500 to $3,500 value
Your home will look it’s best for the online photos, where people will get the 1st impression of your home, as well as curb appeal.
Pre-Sale Inspections
Most transactions that fail are because of surprises that come up in a buyer’s home inspection.
Your ‘win’ is important so I pay for a pre-home inspection to proactively address issues that will certainly come up anyway.
WHOLE HOUSE INSPECTION $550 value I pay for.
This is a general check. If there are specific items beyond the inspectors scope, such as electrical problems or furnace and A/C issues are found, an inspection by a licensed professional in those areas may be needed.
1. Foundation/crawl space
2. Furnace and A/C (HVAC)
3. Paint
4. Roof
5. Plumbing
6. Electrical
7. Fireplace/Chimney
8. General condition of items
⦁ RADON. $150 value. This is a cancer-causing gas that seeps up from the ground .
⦁ SEWER LINE from house to street. $150 value. Are there breaks or roots in line?
⦁ SEPTIC, if applicable.
⦁ WELL, if applicable. We check flow rate and water purity.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR HOME REPAIRS:
I provide a referral list of contractors to choose from:
1. Cleaners
2. Painters
3. Roofers
4. HVAC
5. Remodelers
6. Handyman
7. Landscaping / Outdoor Clean Up
8. Flooring
· Review bids
· Schedule
· Be on-site when needed
· Follow up and review results
PRO PHOTOGRAPHY – HIGHEST QUALITY $350 value
· Professional photraphers who have been trained in home photography. (not just a realtor with a good camera)
· Each photo edited by experts.
· Blue sky added when cloudy
· Fireplace flames added
· Floor plan. People love this!
· 3D Virtual Tours.
· Drone aerial photography and video if special property or neighborhood.
MARKETING YOUR HOME
· RMLS Network (The system that provides home information to realtors)
· Open Houses
· Marketing to other Realtors.
· Social media posts on Facebook, Instagram, Zillow and other sites U.S. wide.
· Yard sign
· Professional Print Flyer
OFFERS MANAGEMENT
· Offer review and strategy
· Expert negotiation of counter-offers, contingencies, timing and rent-backs
· Guide you on Seller’s Disclosure
· Help schedule buyer’s inspections
· Step by step guidance. You’ll receive a clear letter explaining what each next step is, including a calendar of deadlines.
· Direct, clear communication between me, you, Title/escrow and lender
· Track buyer’s lender approval and fulfillment of timelines in agreement.
· Getting documents to you and Title/escrow
· Remind you to cancel Utilities and insurance, etc.
· Signing sale papers at Title/escrow. I’ll be there with you
ADVICE ON MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES
Please, don’t waste money on things that won’t bring a return!
I create a spreadsheet of options to freshen up the home, from small to large along with the expected increase in price they can bring.