Why Use a Realtor?
Marketing the Listing
- Create print and internet ads with seller's input
- Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other REALTORS®. Return all calls - weekends included
- Install electronic lock box if authorized by owner. Program with agreed-upon showing time windows
- Prepare mailings and contact list
- Generate mail-merge letters to contact list
- Order "Just Listed" labels & reports
- Prepare flyers & feedback faxes
- Review comparable MLS listings regularly to ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions, and availability
- Prepare property marketing brochure for seller's review
- Arrange for printing or copying of supply of marketing brochures or fliers
- Place marketing brochures in all company agent's mail boxes
- Upload listing to company and agent internet site, if applicable
- Mail out "Just Listed" notice to all neighborhood residents
- Advise Network Referral Program of listing
- Provide marketing data to buyers coming through international relocation networks
- Provide marketing data to buyers coming from referral network
- Provide "Special Feature" cards for marketing, if applicable
- Submit ads to company's participating internet real estate sites
- Price changes conveyed promptly to all internet groups
- Reprint/supply brochures promptly as needed
- Loan information reviewed and updated in MLS as required
- Feedback e-mails/faxes sent to buyers' agents after showings
- Review weekly Market Study
- Discuss feedback from showing agents with seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale
- Place regular weekly update calls to seller to discuss marketing and pricing
- Promptly enter price changes in MLS listing database
- The Offer and Contract
- Tracking the Loan Process
- Home Inspection
- The Appraisal
- Closing Preparations and Duties
- Follow Up after Closing
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