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Real Estate Champions
4350 Duhme Rd
 Madeira Beach FL 33708

If you are thinking about selling your home, please call me for an introductory interview. During the interview, we can discuss the following questions:

• Are you a licensed real estate broker or salesperson?
• How long have you been licensed?
• With which associations do you hold membership?
• What professional designations have you earned?
• What professional courses or training sessions have you attended recently?
• How long have you actively worked in this area or neighborhood?
• How many homes have you sold in the past three months?
• Can you provide the names of three previous clients as references?
• How actively will you work to sell my home?
• What kind of marketing plan will you employ?
• How often can I expect to get a progress report?

You should ask these questions of every real estate agent you interview to assess the talents and experience of the individual to whom you entrust the sale of your home.

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Preparing to sell your house

With buyers, first impressions count. A small investment in time and money will often help your home sell faster and for a higher price. Here are some suggestions:

General Maintenance

• Oil squeaky doors
• Tighten doorknobs
• Replace burned out lights
• Clean and repair windows
• Repair cracked plaster
• Repair leaking taps and toilets
• Clean garage and remove junk

Curb Appeal

• Cut Lawn
• Trim shrubs and lawn
• Weed & edge sidewalks
• Pick up any clutter, bikes & toys
• Clear walk and drive of litter
• Repair gutters and eaves
• Touch up exterior paint

Spic and Span

• Shampoo carpets
• Remove clutter from rooms
• Keep kitchen sparkling clean
• Clean refrigerator and stove
• Clean and freshen bathrooms
• Clean walls of fingerprints
• Clean pet areas and odors

The First Impression

• Clean and tidy entrance
• Check the doorbell
• Polish door hardware
• Paint or clean front door

The Spacious Look

• Remove clutter
• Store excess furniture
• Make closets neat and tidy
• Straighten up the garage area

The Buying Atmosphere

• Let Realtor show the house
• Leave home while its shown
• Turn on lights. Make it bright!
• Open drapes in the daytime
• Keep pets outdoors
• Have beds made, things picked up

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What I'll Do For You When Listing Your Home

Pricing

1. Comparative Market Analysis to Determine Optimum Price
2. Review Market Position At Least Every 30 Days

Exposure

1. Immediately 'Broker Load' Listing into Multiple Listing Service (7000 D6 Members)
2. Install Professional "FOR SALE" Yard Sign With Appropriate Riders
3. Schedule Tour of Your Home for Realtors with Buyers Looking for Your Style Home and Price
4. Produce Professional Flyers for Realtors and Potential Buyers
5. Notify Brokers with Listings in Your Area by Fax, Phone, Email and Networking
6. Mail "Just Listed" Information to Your Neighborhood & to Client Base
7. Initiate Target Marketing Program
8. Network with Other Realtors/Brokers.
9. Do Direct Mailings to Target Markets
10. Initiate Media Advertising
11. Place Listing on my Internet site: www.HomesAndCastles.com
12. Place Listing on Florida Living Network and at least 10 other Internet sites
13. Schedule Open House and Its Advertising (per your schedule)

Service

1. Save You Time
2. Represent you and Your Interests
3. Make the Transaction as Easy, Convenient and Painless as Possible
4. Advise you of the Availability of Home Warranties and Their Benefits
5. Assist You in Completing Disclosures Required by State & Federal Law
6. Be Available for Immediate Response to Buyers Questions or Showings
7. Be Available for Immediate Response to Your Questions & Concerns
8. Be Available for Immediate Response to Realtor's / Lender's Questions
9. Furnish Progress reports to you on timely basis -- Communication
10. Furnish Salability Check List
11. Advise You on How to Make Your Home More Marketable
12. Furnish Updates on Possible Financial Alternatives
13. Supply You with Copies of All Advertising
14. Furnish You with Feed-Back from Other Realtors, Buyers & Showings
15. PreQualify and Assist in Arranging Buyer Financing
16. Assist You in Completing Disclosures to limit your Liability
17. Present and Negotiate all Offers According to Your Instructions
18. Follow Up With Qualified Potential Buyers
19. Change Marketing Strategies as the Market Changes
20. Keep you Informed of All the Steps in Process of the Transaction
21. Meet with Building, Appraiser, Termite Inspectors, Survey Team, as Needed
22. Make All Arrangements for Closing Including Mail Always as necessary
23. Coordinate Events with the Lender, Buyer, Realtor Inspectors as Needed
24. Schedule All Final Arrangements for Closing
25. Send you a Performance Critique Survey on how my team met your needs and may improve for the future

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The information in this newsletter is solely advisory and should not be substituted for legal or financial advice.