Why Hire me To Sell Your Home?

 Real estate transactions are one of the biggest financial dealings in most people’s lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $250,000; if you had a $250,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a certified professional accountant? If you had a $250,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney?

Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be wise to work with a professional real estate agent who can help you understand everything you need to know about the home selling process.

 Here are some of the things I do to help you through the process of selling your home:

  • I give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace as well as the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties.

These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

  • I will recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property, and help you stage your  home for the best possible first impression.

Staging is what you do after you've cleaned, decluttered, painted, made minor repairs; it's all about dressing the house for sale.  Proper staging makes your house look bigger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more loving and, best of all, it makes home buyers want to buy it! 

  • I will market your property to other real estate agents and the public. 

Most real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer.  What sets me apart is the work I do behind the scenes to market your property to other agents.  My Pre-Listing packet explains how I work smarter for you - contact me for one today!

  • I know when, where and how to advertise your property.

There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate - and it can help. But did you know that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, and other personal contacts? 

The truth is, any agent can list your home in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), put up a sign, and hold an open house... But I act as your professional marketing coordinator, effectively promoting your property to other agents in ways that few others do.  Ask me how!

  • I help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position.

This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing – and a lot of possible pitfalls. I can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

  • I help you every step of the way until closing.

Issues may arise between the initial sales agreement and closing (also called settlement or escrow).  For example, unexpected repairs might be required to obtain financing, or a title problem is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. I can objectively help you resolve - or even prevent - these issues, and move the transaction to closing.