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Seller's Guide

YOUR HOUSE HAS A PARTICULAR VALUE. MY VALUE IS MAXIMIZING IT.

WORKING WITH SELLERS

Your home may be your single biggest investment and one of the largest financial transactions you'll ever make. So when you sell, you want to get the best price and the most favorable terms, in the shortest amount of time. There are many marketing options, legalities, and details that go into the sale. The role of your agent is to represent every aspect of the transaction, from the time you set the price to the final closing. Below are a few of the ways Caleb will help you through the buying process.
 
  • Caleb knows the market and will help you set the right price.
  • He also knows what buyers are looking for and the financial incentives that will encourage them to buy.
  • Caleb is a member of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which enables him to provide detailed information about your home to the thousands of other agents assisting buyers.
  • In addition to the MLS, Caleb interacts with other agents on a daily basis. They trade information about new properties and match eager buyers with the right homes.
  • Caleb has access to several advertising opportunities-both in print and online- that will raise interest in your home.
  • He will utilize the tools available to him on Windermere.com in order to attract the maximum number of buyers to your home.
  • Windermere's global referral system provides Caleb access to the large number of people who relocate each year, increasing the pool of qualified buyers for your home.
  • Caleb can quickly separate qualified buyers from the rest of the pack. This saves you time, because your home is only being shown to serious buyers.

PRICING YOUR PROPERTY

The market value of your home is what buyers are willing to pay in today's market conditions. Caleb's job is to help you set the right price from the start, and to position your property so it stands out in the market.

  • Analyze current market conditions and sales prices of comparable properties.
  • Discuss your goals and needs.
  • Advise you about ways to make your property more attractive to buyers.
  • Create a comprehensive marketing plan targeting the most likely buyers.
  • Market your property to other agents, and get their feedback on its price and presentation.
  • Keep you up-to-date on sales activity and market conditions.
  • True target buyers may not see your property because it's listed out of their price range.
  • Buyers in the higher price point may compare your home to other homes at that price and consider it a bad value.
  • It may sit on the market longer and sell for less than asking price. MLS statistics show that the longer a home is on the market, the lower the sales price.

TIMELINE

A commonly asked question... "Is there a best time to put your home on the market?" The answer is "Yes." The best time to market your home is exactly when you are ready. What is important is to have a good game plan and time for preparation. When you are ready, Caleb will be there to assist you with information that will help you get the greatest return on your investment.

  • Price and condition agreed upon and marketing/listing agreement signed.
  • Pre inspection and staging consultation.
  • You fill out disclosures/form 17.
  • Photo and video shoot.
  • Install yard sign.
  • Key-box / access arranged.
  • Finalize marketing.
  • Order preliminary title and home book.
  • Listing input into NWMLS, windermere.com and other sites.
  • Property website goes live
  • Begin digital promotion
  • Public open house
  • Broker open house
  • Review with seller the feedback
  • Received from showings and inquiries
  • Review offers at review date if any
  • Weekly update market reports
  • Make any necessary changes based on feedback after review date
  • Fresh digital ads placed
  • Individual agent and weekly feedback reports
  • Weekly update market reports
  • Review with Seller the feedback received from showings and inquiries
  • Individual agent and weekly feedback reports
  • Weekly update market reports
  • Review with Seller the feedback received from showings and inquiries

(If not in in mutual acceptance)

Formal marketing review with Seller

  1. Avoid becoming emotional or sentimental about the sale
  2. Fix problems (or price accordingly)
  3. Don't overprice your home (and/or refuse to negotiate)
  4. Use quality photos

PREP YOUR PROPERTY

Caleb is your partner in preparing your home for sale. With his team of professionals, your homes market appeal is enhanced to give you a competing advantage over other homes on the market. Making some basic repairs beforehand can ensure you fetch the highest possible price. Caleb can provide a tailored checklist upon visiting your property, but here are the top items to consider.

  • Clean and repair the roof as needed
  • Remove peeling and chipped paint; replace with a fresh coat
  • Prune all overgrown trees and shrubs
  • Weed flower beds; remove or replace dead or diseased plants, shrubs and trees
  • Clean all windows inside and out
  • Clean all floors, carpets, walls and trim
  • Remove any stains or odors
  • Remove family photos, valuables, and prescription drugs
  • Put away toys and hobby supplies; remove extra magazines and books from tables
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SELL FOR MORE IN LESS TIME

The Windermere Ready program offers you concierge-level service as you ready your home for sale. Together, you and Caleb will determine the repairs and upgrades that are most likely to appeal to today's buyers who prefer stylish, turnkey spaces. If needed, Windermere Ready can provide thousands to help mitigate any expenses incurred, with no upfront cost to you.
From decluttering and deep cleaning to major repairs or replacements, together we'll set your home up for selling success.

THE POWER OF STAGING

Staging is a strong and simple way to attract a strategically targeted cohort of buyers to your home. Done right it will help showcase the listing's unique spaces and features and will help your home stand high above the market competition. While not needed in all situations, professional staging typically results in fewer days spent on the market and often yields a higher selling price. Caleb uses professional staging as a key marketing tool and marketplace differentiator for his sellers' homes.

95%

of staged homes sell in 11 days or less.

81%

of buyers have an easier time visualizing the property a`s their future home.

46%

of viewers are more willing to walk through a staged home that they've looked at online.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

The old adage says, "A picture is worth a thousand words." There is a reason that some adages become old... because they are so true! Statistically we know that 93 percent of buyers use the Internet during their home search, and 87 percent of them cite photos as a "very useful" aspect of their online search*. If they don't like what they see, many potential buyers won't bother to see your home in person. In order to make the best first impression, Caleb will display only professional photography that will appeal to as many buyers as possible.
Professional photographers have the lighting, equipment, and know-how to showcase your home's most flattering aspects.
This helps your home stand out from the competition, increasing buyer interest and potentially your final sales price.
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VIDEO

Videos give buyers an easy way to explore your property from the comfort of their own home. Caleb sees this convenience as helpful in creating a positive first impression of the listing by letting buyers take a self-guided tour. Even if the experience is only virtual, buyers will come away feeling like they've visited your home in person.

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CONTROLLED ACCESS

Easy access for buyers to see the interior of your home increases marketability and shortens market time. For added security, Caleb uses mobile-activated key boxes to provide access to your home, offering you peace of mind.
  • Control times people are allowed in
  • Control who is allowed in
  • Track agents as they show the home
  • Immediate feedback from agents who have shown the home

MARKETING

Attracting & informing buyers

In addition to listing your home on real estate and media websites, Caleb can create a custom property website. This serves to showcase your home's best features in a standalone format while providing a detailed list of specifications. Rich visuals, captivating prose and interactive tools help tell the story of the property, its neighborhood and the lifestyle the buyer will gain by living there.

One of the most powerful tools at Caleb's disposal is his vast email database, to which he'll market your listing. Caleb will send compelling email campaigns to a curated network of clients and to fellow brokers representing likely buyers for your home. This effort leverages Caleb's industry relationships and past successes to help your property sell that much faster.

Capturing the curiosity and attention of buyers across multiple media is key to a successful listing strategy. Caleb excels at creating sleek and elegant print marketing materials for each property he lists. He'll elevate your home through detailed brochures, convenient flyers and eye- catching mailers sent to prospective buyers. These materials will elicit buzz about your property from touring buyers and their brokers, and sometimes even the neighbors as well.

Marketing your home online is key to giving it additional exposure to important buyer segments. That's why Caleb publishes all his listings on Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com and Windermere.com, with a combined reach of more than 200 million viewers. Beyond real estate websites, Caleb will also post your listing to his Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin pages and can run targeted ads on those platforms. And through Windermere's partnership with Adwerx, the team can reach 7,000+ prospective home buyers per week, targeting them by zip code on top social and web sites like Facebook, USA Today, CNN, ESPN and thousands more.

The sign in your yard matters. The Windermere yard sign has become synonymous with quality listings for over four decades. 33 percent of buyers found yard signs to be a very useful source when searching for homes to purchase.

A powerful way to create traffic and exposure for your home. The more buyers and agents that see your home, the faster it will likely sell. Forty percent of buyers describe open houses as an important information source when looking for a home*.

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FEES TO CONSIDER WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

  • Seller's escrow fee (according to contract)
  • Work orders, if required by lender, or agreed between parties (according to contract)
  • Owner's Title Insurance Premium
  • Real Estate Service Fees (according to contract)
  • Payoff of all encumbrances (loans) in seller's name, or the existing balance if the loan is being assumed
  • Prorated Taxes (prior to date of sale)
  • Interest accrued by lender that is being paid
  • Prepayment penalties
  • Any judgments, tax liens, assessments or encumbrances placed against property title
  • Any unpaid Homeowner's Association Dues
  • Loan fees that are required by the lender, based on loan types such as FHA or VA (according to contract)
  • Home Warranty (according to contract)
  • Recording charges to clear all documents of record against the seller
  • Excise Tax, if applicable, determined by county and based on sale price
 

SELLING A HOUSE ISN'T ALWAYS IN A WALK THE PARK CALEB JUST WANTS IT TO FEEL LIKE ONE

ALL IN FOR YOU

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