HOW TO SELECT THE BEST AGENT 

WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

• If you’re going to sell your home, I recommend that you carefully select an individual Realtor to represent you.
  
  The best agent to represent you will be the Realtor that offers you the best information and services and looks out for your best interest.
  
  If you want a Realtor that gets your home sold quickly and for the highest possible price, I suggest you consider someone that offers you the following information and services.
  
  lRefers you to an agent in another city, if you are relocating
  lRefers you to another agent in this area, if they are not the best person to help you
  lAssists you in purchasing another home, if you are selling locally and will buy another home locally
  lTakes a thorough tour of your home and takes detailed notes about your home
  lAsks you to point out what improvements you have made since you have owned your home
  lAsks you for detailed information about your home
  lAsks you about your specific time frame for getting your home sold
  lAsks you to point out all the specific benefits and features of your home q Offers specific recommendations for what you can do to sell your home quickly
  lOffers specific recommendations for what you can do to sell your home for the highest possible price.
  lTakes photographs of your home
  lInforms you on how to make your property available to more buyers than your competition
  lInforms you on how to have many of other Realtors from different companies want to show your home
  lInforms you on what to expect after your home is formally listed q Informs you on the policy and procedure for how multiple listing showings are handled
  lDiscusses your options and choices in making your home available for showing
  lDiscusses what security issues to be concerned about when your home is for sale
  lDiscuss how you will get feedback after your home is shown
  lInforms you on what to do to prepare and stage your home prior to a showing
  lInforms you on what to do when your home is being shown
  lReviews listings with you that did not sell…expired listings
  lReviews listings with you that sold in your area
  lReview active listings with you that other buyers could also look at that are competing with your home
  lDiscuss the overall housing market with you for your entire market area
  lDiscuss your specific local neighborhood or community market
  lReviews with you how quickly homes are selling
  lReviews with you the list price to sales price ratio
  lReviews pricing guidelines with you
  lReviews how to sell your home quickly
  lReviews how to get you the highest possible price
  lReviews how to get an increased response from advertising
  lReviews with you how to eliminate low offers
  lReviews with you how it’s possible to generate multiple offers on your home
  lReviews with you how it’s possible to sell your home for more than your asking price
  lHow to make your property stand out from other homes on the market
  lDiscuss how terms and conditions can affect the price you receive
  lDiscuss with you the pros and cons of offering a home warranty to the buyer
  lDiscuss the pros and cons of obtaining a home pre-inspection
  lDiscuss with you those things that “turn off” a potential buyer and what to do about them
  lDiscuss with you how to handle short notice showing requests
  lReviews with you what happens when informed that there is an offer on your home
  lShows you a sample purchase agreement and the other forms at the time of a contract presentation
  lReviews with you any offers that are presented and give you an estimate of the net cash proceeds you would receive from them
  lExplains how you will counter offer an offer that is unacceptable
  lDiscuss with you different contingencies that could be presented with an offer to purchase
  lDiscuss what steps are recommended to insure the contract you accept goes through to a successful closing
  lExplains to you the process the buyer goes through prior to getting loan approval
  lExplains to you what happens between the buyers loan approval and closing
  lMakes recommendations and suggestions on companies or individuals that are needed to represent you and provide services for you to comply with your contract obligations
  lReviews with you how the Realtor will be monitoring the buyers loan approval and closing process
  lDiscuss how you will kept in touch with during your marketing process from time of listing until the closing
  lDiscuss with you the Realtor’s role in marketing your property
  lDiscuss with you how the Realtor will market your property to other real estate agents in your market area
  lDiscuss with you the action plan to get your home sold
  lProvides you with references and testimonials
  lProvides you with a resume and biography
  lShows you sample advertisements and marketing pieces
  lShows you their web site marketing program q Discuss how referrals are attracted nationwide
  lProvides you a list of questions to ask potential listing agents
  lExplains agency representation so you clearly know how you will be represented and who other agents with other companies will be representing when they show your home
  lAttends closing with you to insure the contract terms are fulfilled
  lAsks you to critique the Realtor’s services
  lKeeps in touch with you
  lAssists you in buying rental property to build a retirement program for yourself

The above represents a list of some of the things that you should consider when selecting a Realtor to represent you in the sale of your home.

It would be my pleasure to meet with you personally and look at your home.

If you are out of my market area, I will gladly refer you to someone that can provide these same services for you.

I look forward to hearing from you via email or phone.