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Sell Your Home For More
with a Good Real Estate Agent
Most people are not
aware of the ups and downs of the real estate market. They also are not aware of what to do to maximize the
profits on the sale of their home. Because you rely so much on the efforts of a real estate agent to generate
maximum profit for you, doesn’t it make sense to list your home with the real estate agent that will sell you
home for more?
There are several
things you can do to evaluate the qualifications of a good real estate agent. You want to work with a
professional agent that will best meet your needs. It is important for you to work with someone you trust and
that will sell your home for more. Here are a few suggestions on how to accomplish that goal.
First, you must do a
little homework. Find out who are the most active realtors in your market. Ask friends, co-workers, relatives
and neighbors for referrals. Write down a list of each agent. Learn as much as you can on how the agent markets
his/her listings.
Call each agent on your
list. Find out how quickly they return your call. Although this may seem like a simple matter, keep one point in
mind. This agent will also be returning calls to your potential home buyers. Are the prompt? Are the courteous?
Ask a few questions over the phone to determine if you want to have a personal interview with the
agent.
For those agents you
meet face-to-face, be prepared to ask some very important questions. Ask them exactly how they plan to market
your home. They should give you a 30-Day Marketing plan. This plan should include everything from title to
escrow. You need to know exactly what services to expect from your agent. The very best real estate agents have
already established good relationships with lenders, inspectors, title companies, vendors,
etc.
Ask your agent for a detailed report on
ideas for improving the value of your home. A good agent will tour your home and make careful notes prior to
making recommendations to you. Remember, a few good changes or repairs in your home can add huge value to your
selling price. Remember, your agent should educate you on every phase of the sales process.
Make sure that all potential buyers are
qualified to purchase your home, prior to showing it. Your realtor should screen out unwanted and unqualified
buyers. Your time is important.
Ask your agent to complete a report showing
you the cost and fees for selling your home and exactly how much money you can expect to make when you home
sells.
Request a detailed step-by-step marketing
plan from your agent. You need to know how your home is going to be marketed and sold. What type of advertising
will they use? Does the agent offer 24/7 advertising? How does he track leads? Will your home be placed on the
internet? Will there be a tour available for people to view? Do they contact leads? Do they have a direct mail
campaign in place? Do the marketing strategies appear to be professional? These services are available and you
want to use as many of them as possible as part of the marketing plan.
You should insist that all advertising be
professional and well written. They should be advertising, at a minimum, on the multiples listing service
(MLS ), in a home magazines, on the internet and with yard signs. The quality
of the advertising will directly affect the perceived value of your home/
In summary, there are four things that
impact the profit to your home: the location, the condition, the price and the marketing strategy. You cannot
change the location of your home, but you can impact the condition, asking price and marketing
strategy.
Choose your real estate agent
wisely. A good full-time professional real estate agent will meet or exceed the suggestions listed
above if you are going to maximize your profits on the sale of your home.
Do you have questions or need advice you can count on or
just want to discuss this further?
Don’t waste any more time; pick up the
phone and call me now! I’m here to help!
I offer a Five Star Guarantee. I appreciate your business, loyalty, trust and
referrals. My goal is to provide the very best counsel and advice to meet your real estate needs. If I can assist
you, a relative, friend or co-worker, please give me a call. I look forward to the opportunity to serve
you.
For prompt, courteous, professional
service, call Larry Andrew:
Cell:
801-369-5125
Office: 801-756-2121
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