Do you know:

v    How to prepare your home for sale?

v    How to write advertisements that will draw in qualified buyers?

v    Where the best places are to advertise?

v    How to get the best possible price for your property?

Ø     How do most owners price their homes?

Ø     How Market Value is determined?

Ø     What are the dangers of overpricing your property?

v    How to attract QUALIFIED buyers?

Ø     Do you know how to qualify a prospective buyer?

•        Are they serious about purchasing a home?

•        Are they qualified financially to purchase your home?

•        Do you know if your home meets the prospective purchasers needs?

Ø     Do you know how to overcome any objections the buyer may have?

v    How to show your home?

v    How to hold an open house?

v    How to Negotiate with your buyers?

v    How to write a contract of sale?

v    Laws concerning Disclosure to the buyer?

v    What is required for a mortgage lender to complete and close a loan?

v    What documents you must have available?

v    How to handle escrow monies? Where and in what form?

v    Who pays for what inspections?

v    What are the typical buyer and seller closing costs?

v    How to verify the buyer is completing ALL the things necessary to close the transaction?

 What are some of the dangers of selling, whether on your own or through a Realtor?

v    When showing your home:

*     NEVER allow people to look at your home when you are alone.

*     NEVER leave your valuables where they might easily be picked up.

*       NEVER leave any keys lying around where they might easily be picked up.

*     NEVER allow individuals to go off on their own through your home.

*     NEVER leave a minor child alone in your home.

*     NEVER indicate that you will be alone in the house at any time during the day.

*     NEVER sign any documents without seeking advice first.

*     NEVER explain how your alarm system works.

* ( Although these dangers exist, having a Realtor list and show your home will reduce the risk.

•      A Professional Realtor knows the proper ways to show your home to reduce these dangers.

•     A Professional Realtor could be a potential witness against someone. This reduces the risk of criminal acts, i.e.: theft or worse.)

Final Note:

v    A Realtor does all the work necessary in marketing, selling and making sure the transaction closes, PLUS in most cases can get you MORE for your home even after paying the commission.

v    A Realtor has the resources and contacts of other professionals who will be needed in the transaction.

v    A Realtor exposes your property to the marketplace, to the most potential buyers.

v    A Realtor [if a secure key box is installed], will be able to show and sell your property, even if you are not home.

v    A Realtor has the experience and expertise to provide you with all the services necessary in a real estate transaction.

v    A Realtor will be able to reduce the risk of the dangers of selling your home.

v    A Realtor will be able to answer any of your real estate related questions.