What should you do before your home is listed? What to expect during the listing period? How can you best help your agent? What should you ask when interviewing an agent?
________________________________________________________________________________________ • Hiring a RE/MAX REALTOR® will give you a strong advantage. Although many practitioners work part-time, RE/MAX Associates are full-time professionals who provide their complete attention and expertise. • Your residence is likely to be the biggest single investment you'll ever make. Buy and sell wisely. RE/MAX gets you more exposure than any other Real Estate Brokerage. • The Bottom Line… Nobody Sells More Homes Than RE/MAX ________________________________________________________________________________________ Studies show that home sellers who use a REALTOR® to represent them generally get a better price than those who sell the home themselves. REALTORS® are up-to-date on critical processes and can help keep you out of trouble. They can also help you get your home sold at the best price in the right time frame. Equally as important, REALTORS® add objectivity to an inherently emotional transaction: the sale of your home. REALTORS® are licensed professionals who are specifically trained to get your home sold fast and for top dollar. REALTORS® do this every day; we have the time to market your home day in and day out. This is our job. We are the best at getting your home sold.
________________________________________________________________________________________ • Why choose the The Brandt Group? There are thousands of REALTORS® in Columbus, Ohio…What makes The Brandt Group different? Well…pretty much everything! First of all we are REALTORS® , not REALTORS® on the side. Unfortunately, there are many agents out there that use Real Estate as a side job. The fact is, this is going to be one of the biggest financial decisions you may ever make. Your agent should be devoted to getting your home sold fast and for top dollar. Secondly, we are not just one agent. There is only so much one person can do to market your home. We have leveraged our time by utilizing the services of an IT Expert, Closing Coordinator, Office Staff, as well as having multiple Real Estate agents who can show your home at any time. We will always have time to take care of your needs. And lastly, we are one of the most (if not the most) technologically advanced Real Estate groups in Columbus. The Future of the Real Estate market is reliant on the development and integrations of technology. Whether you're listing a home or buying a home, you need to have every resource possible to satisfy your Real Estate needs. We are the best when it comes to being ahead of the curve in new Real Estate technologies to get your home sold. No other REALTOR® will give your home more exposure. When selling a home, making your home visible to the maximum amount of people and getting the most money for your home should be the focus. This is our main goal. We have invested hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars into the research and development of new technologies to better promote your listing. No one else in the Columbus market utilizes the technologies we provide to get your home sold. Your home will be visible to over 500,000,000 people when you list with us (this number is not just through Facebook, for those of you tech savvy people). No other real estate company will give your home the exposure that The Brandt Group will provide! We are so confident in our ability to get your home sold that if you find someone else who can market your home to more people, faster than The Brandt Group then we suggest you go with them as your REALTOR®. The Bottom Line…When you list with The Brandt Group, we guarantee that your home will get more exposure to potential buyers than any other Real Estate group can offer. Which means your home will get shown more often, there will be more interest in your home and your home will sell for more money.
Contact us and let us show you what we can do! ________________________________________________________________________________________• What should you do before your home is listed? It's important to have your home in good showing condition before buyers start going through it. Here are some steps to take:
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________________________________________________________________________________________ • How can you best help your agent? You have the best chance of selling your home if we work closely together. If you have a brochure box, be sure to keep it filled. • If you are selling, create an information sheet that lists your home's features and best qualities, especially those that others might overlook. We can use the information when marketing your home. • When selling, talk to us about possible cosmetic improvements. Your home may benefit from fresh paint or new carpet, for example. • If selling, keep it clean. Eliminate cobwebs and dust. Keep the bathroom counters and mirrors wiped down. Vacuum and sweep daily. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Selecting the right REALTOR® to help you sell your home is essential to a smooth transaction. For the best possible experience, you should consider a professional's background, personality, and responsiveness. • Consumers who do their homework can save thousands of dollars and experience a smooth transition. So don't waste time and resources – decide what's most important to you, and then find a professional who specializes in that area. The Brandt Group can help you no matter what your needs are. • Ask friends and family members for referrals. Someone you know and trust may have a RE/MAX agent in mind to help you meet your Real Estate goals. The Brandt Group would be happy to give you contact information from our past clients who would be willing to refer you to our services. • Pay attention to credentials. This will help you determine areas of expertise. You may be interested in these designations: ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and E-Pro. There are dozens of designations pursued for continuing education, so identify one or more that fit your needs. ________________________________________________________________________________________ • What should you ask when interviewing an agent? • If selling, ask the REALTOR® how he or she would establish a listing price. Request a Comparative Market Analysis, also called a CMA, which shows the market value of similar homes in the area that are for sale or have recently sold. • Ask the REALTOR® how he or she would market your property. Understand that some REALTORS® may prefer to first tour your home and then put together a customized marketing plan to present at a later meeting. But if he or she can't suggest a strategy when asked, you might consider interviewing other candidates. • Ask the REALTOR® how often you should expect to hear from him or her. Know how and when you will communicate to avoid unrealistic expectations. • Ask how long the REALTOR® has been licensed and how many buyers and sellers he or she has helped. • Ask about designations. Interest in continuing education is a strong indicator of motivation and professionalism. • Pay attention to the REALTOR®'s listening skills. Does he or she cut you off before you've finished a sentence? There's nothing worse than having your home on the market too long because it's priced incorrectly and the wrong buyers are being targeted. • Ask the REALTOR® what his or her fee structure is. Does he or she require a percentage of the sales price or work for a flat fee? Will the REALTOR® be paid another way? • If you are unsatisfied with a prospect's plans or personality, thank him or her for taking the time to meet with you and repeat the process with another REALTOR®. It can be time-consuming, but it's worthwhile. • Once you've found the right REALTOR® to represent you, hold up your end of the relationship. There are simple things you can do to help your REALTOR® get you the best deal. ________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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