Marketing Factors

The role of the real estate community

The pricing and positioning in the marketplace

The role of the marketing coordinator

At the highest possible price

Service Provided

Comparative Market Analysis

Financing Alternatives

Market Preparation

Homeowner’s Analysis

Special Services

Marketing Plan

Professional Service Fee

Home Protection Plan

Benefits of a Pre-Appraisal and Pre-Inspection

Relocating to a different town?

 

Marketing Factors

The role of the real estate community

The entire real estate community includes all of the companies, offices, and agents in the marketplace.  They work together to sell property in an incredibly efficient system of sharing information.  The multiplying effects of this cooperation will increase the promotion that is done on each and every property in the marketplace.  It brings purchasers into the home buying process and after qualifying them to their wants, needs, and abilities, they can be directed toward the home that meets their requirements.

The pricing and positioning in the marketplace

Purchasers have a tendency to want to look at all of the available properties that meet their criteria.  They will compare the homes according to value for price, condition, and appeal.

Even if the buyers are not familiar with prices in a particular area, after seeing a few homes, it is easy to determine whether a home is priced correctly.  Supply and demand has a direct effect on pricing.  The subject property must be favorably priced based on location, condition, and terms compared to the other homes that a buyer will look at.

The role of the marketing coordinator

The agent’s objective is to get your home sold, not necessarily to be the one to actually sell it.  The sheer number of other agents makes it more likely that someone else will sell it.

The listing agent’s job as marketing coordinator will be to manage the sale to maximize promotional efforts, represent the seller’s interest. And to use their experience to make the transaction go smoothly.  We Have Mutual Objectives...to sell your home.

At the highest possible price

The average sales price to the list price ratio experienced on my listings is higher than the average of the Multiple Listing Service.  The benefit to you is more money after all of the expenses have been deducted.

In the shortest time period

The average time on the market experienced on my listings is less than the average of the Multiple Listing Service.  The benefit is that your home will sell in a shorter period of time so that you will receive your equity sooner.  With the most favorable terms.

Negotiating the most favorable terms regarding mortgage fees, settlement fees, possession, and personal property can be as important as the price.  The benefit of third party negotiation can be one of the most effective services offered by an agent.

 

Service Provided

Comparative Market Analysis

A written report of the transactions in the neighborhood to identify similar properties that has sold recently and is currently on the market in an effort to determine a realistic price for the subject property.

Financing Alternatives

Attractive financing can actually shorten the marketing time and increase the sales price.  I stay up-to-date with the types of mortgages that are available and maintain business relationships with mortgage professionals to provide choices.  Some of the reports that I can supply you include: buyer qualification, 80-10-10 mortgage, 75-15-5 mortgage, 15-year vs. 30-year mortgage, Adjustable Rate vs. Fixed Rate mortgages, rent vs. own, and repurchase analysis.  These will help buyers and sellers make better decisions.

Market Preparation

Improving the condition of the home, “setting the stage” before showings, and knowing what to do when the property is being shown are just a few of the things that will help maximize the marketing efforts.  We’ll take to examine your home and explore the alternatives to showcase your property.

Homeowner’s Analysis

This is a report that illustrates the tax advantages and the investment potential of home ownership.  It demonstrates how the tax savings from the interest and property tax deductions will reduce the impact of a house payment.  The investment results from anticipated appreciation and reduction in the unpaid balance through loan amortization.

Special Services

If you have to vacate the property prior to selling, special services can be arranged to help you with your specific needs such as: collecting the mail, removing advertisements, maintaining the yard, turning off lights at night, setting the thermostat at a reasonable temperature, paying bills and forwarding statements monthly, and reporting to you monthly.

Marketing Plan

· Place a sign on the property

· Perform a comparative market analysis

· Enroll the property in the Multiple Listing Service

· Promote property on www.kellyhouse.me with multiple photos

· Promote property on various Internet listing aggregators

· Notify the neighbors that the property is on the market

· Notify the other agents in the area about the property

· Produce color property flyers

· Promote the property to the best agents

· Install a key box to facilitate ease of showings

· Monitor listing and sales activities to maintain competitive position in the marketplace

· Analyze financing alternatives for prospects

· Write and place advertising in Real Estate magazines

· Follow-up on showings to obtain prospects’ reactions

· Involve the homeowner to maximize marketing position

· Provide homeowner a market preparation tips

Professional Service Fee

Our company charges a percentage of the selling price.  Our company cooperates fully with other real estate companies and agents.  We offer a 50% split to the selling agency that shared between the brokerage company and the salesperson.  We do not charge a transaction fee just commission.  We do not get paid until your home sales!

Home Protection Plan

Home protection plans can increase the marketability of a home by providing a “peace of mind” extra that competing homes may not have.  A home warranty increases marketability:

· Warranty homes sell up to 50% faster than non-warranted homes

· Homes with a warranty sell for about 3% more, on average (Business Week)

· Reduced chance that the seller will be asked to be reimburse the buyer for a breakdown of a covered component

· Better chance that the closing won’t be delayed by a malfunctioning warranted item

· It provides the buyer with a full year of coverage on the home’s major systems and appliances after they move in.

· In the event that something covered breaks down, only a deductible is paid and the Warranty Company pays the remainder.

Buyer’s coverage on selected items:

· Central Heating System

· Electrical Central Air System

· Interior Plumbing

· Built-in Appliances

· The seller may also have coverage on certain items while the property is listed for sale, even before the coverage is paid for.

Homes sell 60% faster and for a higher price than homes without a home warranty… according to a study by the National Home Warranty Association.

 

 

Benefits of a Pre-Appraisal and Pre-Inspection

The benefits of ordering an appraisal and an inspection when initially listing the home can make the entire marketing process move smother and quicker.

Establishes Objective Value

The price is not merely set by the seller but placed on the home by a disinterested third party whose profession is to value property.

Validates List Price

If the appraisal and the list price are the same, there is less likelihood that the buyer will discount the “asking price.”

Establishes Basis for Comparison

The appraisal and inspection can be used to compare with subsequent reports and can help to validate or challenge their findings.

Creates Awareness of Condition of Home

A third party inspection of the home by an inspector will identify areas that need attention and serve as a marketing tool to buyers to give proof to the condition.  It can also be used to challenge claims that the buyer’s inspector might make.

Anticipates Potential Problem Areas

If certain things are identified by the inspection, it gives the seller the opportunity to repair them at competitive rates instead of possibly having to rush to get them done prior to closing.

Saves Time

By understanding what might need to be done to a home early in the marketing process, it can save critical time between the contract and closing.

Relocating to a different town?

We can refer you to a CRS realtor that is a top performer in that town to make sure your transition is smooth and enjoyable!