Selling a home is a lot of work, but there are many reasons why you should use an agent:
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Agents will assist you with negotiations with the buyer |
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Agents know the market and can help you set a reasonable price |
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Agents have better resources for locating buyers and information on recent sale prices of homes around you |
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Agents have a broader range of advertising options |
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Agents can screen for buyers who are financially able to purchase your home |
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Agents are unemotional about the sale |
Preparation For Selling Your House:
Preparing your house to sell can make a big difference in how your house is perceived by a potential buyer. First impressions are lasting – having your house in good condition could get you a higher price for the property and help to sell it faster.
Showing the Exterior:
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Keep hedges trimmed |
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Make sure your lawn and landscape is nicely manicured and weeded |
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Check the foundation steps, walkways, walls and patios for cracks |
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Inspect for peeling paint and fix |
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Clean gutters |
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Paint the front door |
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Make sure the fence is in good condition |
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Make sure that your doorbell works |
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Touch up or repaint, preferably in neutral colors |
Showing the Interior:
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Clean the kitchen and bathrooms |
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Remove any excess clutter or large furniture – (this includes the garage) |
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Fix cracked windows, stained ceilings, wall marks |
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Keep counter tops cleared |
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Clean or replace carpeting |
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Clean every room of the house – display utility spaces – attic, closet etc. |
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Repair any holes in the walls, wallpaper, paint |
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Inspect and repair the plumbing, heating, cooling, alarm systems |
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Open draperies and curtains for natural light |
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Repair sticking doors, windows, drawers, dripping facets, replace light bulbs etc. |
For a Field Guide to
Preparing and Staging a House for Sale click here
Marketing Plan of Action:
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Thorough analysis & recommendations for best preparing your home for sale |
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When appropriate, place an attractive sign on your property |
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Enter your property into our MLS system with photos and or a video, to expose your property to members of the Honolulu Board of Realtors |
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Prepare dialogue to differentiate you property with cooperating Brokers |
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Present your property at our staff meeting and arrange for a caravan when appropriate |
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Contact all Brokers with competitive properties and create maximum exposure on a regular basis |
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Hold Broker's Open to broaden our exposure |
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Hold Open Houses for the public |
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Prepare open house advertisements |
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Mail JUST LISTED promotional material to target Brokers and neighbors, etc. |
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Present your property at the HBR Regional Group Meetings |
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I will obtain a preliminary title report and tax office information |
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Report back to your regular basis a summary of our marketing efforts, the feedback we've received and any
other market updates |
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Order all necessary documents, such as leasehold disclosures, condo docs, etc. |
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Negotiate offers and prepare any counter offers necessary |
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Open and coordinate escrow |
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Coordinate all inspections and reports necessary throughout escrow |
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Transfer keys etc. after recordaion |
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Assist you at closing of escrow |
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Work with lenders to verify buyer's qualifications |
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Document the transaction in case of future questions |
We do more to sell your home for the highest price in a reasonable period of time!
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