Listing Your Home
I will make the process of selling your home a stress-free process. I’ve done it many times in the past and have learned what to do and not do in order to make it (near) seamless. Truthfully, it comes down to a few very important things and a number of less-important, but still crucial items. First, you need to find the right agent…one who is smart, knows the market, is always smiling and doesn’t have any attitude, but will always be truthful with you. Second, you need to price your house right relative to the market. Some agents may tell you your house is worth more than it really is worth, in order to get your business. In the end, however, your house will sell for the market price, since most home-buyers have done their homework and are familiar with going-rates. If you price your house too high, it will sit on the market for an extended period. Once it does, potential buyers start to think that either the price is too high, or even worse, that something is very wrong with it. Third, you need to make sure your home shows well by doing some very straight-forward things – which I can get into with you when we speak. This last point is hugely important and often over-looked by forgetting about some of the most basic things.
If you agree to use me as your agent, you don’t just get me. You get a great real estate firm in William Raveis Exceptional Properties. The company has been in business for forty years and is one of the largest first in the country. We know what needs to be done to sell your home. From our first conversation, until you close on your home, I think you’ll be confident in our ability to make this a relatively easy process for you. I have many clients I can refer you to who will vouch for this.
So, what are some of the things we need to do? Here’s a list of things to think about:
1) We will price your home by creating a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to that of other homes in the Westport area (or Weston, Fairfield, Southport, etc if applicable.)
2) We will put together a marketing plan to market your home. This plan can consist of local print-related media sources, as well as digital (Zillow, Trulia, etc.) Each plan will be customized for your home and the unique selling points, highlighting the most compelling attributes. Your home for sale will be listing in the MLS listing where every real estate agent will have access to it nationwide. We will take custom, professional shot photos that will be posted in multiple places. We may utilize social media and other digital marketing methods as well. If you’re interested, I can post it on my blog. And of course, I will hold multiple open houses (including broker-only and public open houses.)
3) We will make many suggestions in order to present your home in the best possible way to qualified buyers. We’re not just talking about curb appeal. We’re talking about the interior of your home, exterior of your home, landscaping and more. There are some very basic things you can do in order to impress any potential buyer.
4) When we start to generate interest in your home, we’ll help you negotiate the deal and guide you in your decision-making. We will make you aware of all fees that will be incurred in the process of selling your home so that you can build this into your calculations.
I hope this overview gives you a feel for the process. Please call me at 203-858-9876, email me at faith@raveisRE.com, or fill out the form below and I will answer any questions you may have. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
I will make the process of selling your home a stress-free process. I’ve done it many times in the past and have learned what to do and not do in order to make it (near) seamless. Truthfully, it comes down to a few very important things and a number of less-important, but still crucial items. First, you need to find the right agent…one who is smart, knows the market, is always smiling and doesn’t have any attitude, but will always be truthful with you. Second, you need to price your house right relative to the market. Some agents may tell you your house is worth more than it really is worth, in order to get your business. In the end, however, your house will sell for the market price, since most home-buyers have done their homework and are familiar with going-rates. If you price your house too high, it will sit on the market for an extended period. Once it does, potential buyers start to think that either the price is too high, or even worse, that something is very wrong with it. Third, you need to make sure your home shows well by doing some very straight-forward things – which I can get into with you when we speak. This last point is hugely important and often over-looked by forgetting about some of the most basic things.
If you agree to use me as your agent, you don’t just get me. You get a great real estate firm in William Raveis Exceptional Properties. The company has been in business for forty years and is one of the largest first in the country. We know what needs to be done to sell your home. From our first conversation, until you close on your home, I think you’ll be confident in our ability to make this a relatively easy process for you. I have many clients I can refer you to who will vouch for this.
So, what are some of the things we need to do? Here’s a list of things to think about:
1) We will price your home by creating a comparative market analysis that will compare your home’s value to that of other homes in the Westport area (or Weston, Fairfield, Southport, etc if applicable.)
2) We will put together a marketing plan to market your home. This plan can consist of local print-related media sources, as well as digital (Zillow, Trulia, etc.) Each plan will be customized for your home and the unique selling points, highlighting the most compelling attributes. Your home for sale will be listing in the MLS listing where every real estate agent will have access to it nationwide. We will take custom, professional shot photos that will be posted in multiple places. We may utilize social media and other digital marketing methods as well. If you’re interested, I can post it on my blog. And of course, I will hold multiple open houses (including broker-only and public open houses.)
3) We will make many suggestions in order to present your home in the best possible way to qualified buyers. We’re not just talking about curb appeal. We’re talking about the interior of your home, exterior of your home, landscaping and more. There are some very basic things you can do in order to impress any potential buyer.
4) When we start to generate interest in your home, we’ll help you negotiate the deal and guide you in your decision-making. We will make you aware of all fees that will be incurred in the process of selling your home so that you can build this into your calculations.
I hope this overview gives you a feel for the process. Please call me at 203-858-9876, email me at faith@raveisRE.com, or fill out the form below and I will answer any questions you may have. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
