So you're thinking of selling?

     Step One: Do you know the value of your property? It's what a willing Buyer is prepared to pay for it! That's the market value of your investment. The first step is to find out what Buyers are actually paying for properties like yours, in the area, at the time you are ready to sell. It's important to hire a seasoned professional agent or a fee appraiser to evaluate your property and compile a report comparing your property to other similar properties recently sold. There are several approaches to value which can be applied depending on the type of property you're selling. Pricing your property correctly is the most important aspect. As a professional real estate agent I have a vested interest in pricing your property correctly. My job is to tell you its true value and help you get the best possible price. If the asking price is too high it will not sell and you risk getting "stale" in the market place. Let me tell you where your value is and what you can do to obtain a higher price or a faster sale. My service is at no cost to you until and unless I sell your property for you. I work on commission. I only get paid when you get paid!

     Step Two: Marketing your property effectively is the next aspect. I have the background and experience to prepare and distribute excellent marketing tools. The MLS (Multiple Listing Service) is the premier tool developed, managed, and paid for by thousands of real estate professionals and is a powerful tool. Your property will be instantly distributed to tens of thousands of real estate agents all over the surrounding Counties. From there it is distributed on thousands of individual web sites from the giant REALTOR.com to individual agent web sites. In today's world a lot of real estate shopping is initiated on the web. My good ad writing and photo skills make your property stand out. From there the marketing campaign is custom designed to fit your property in print media & personal contacts.

     Step Three: Managing your transaction is a complex mix of technical skills, paper work and salesmanship. Nothing about real estate is simple anymore! A vast array of and regulations apply to you, the Seller, that could have devastating consequences if not adhered to. Things continue to change constantly that you probably aren't aware of. My job is to keep up with new legislation, requirements and changes in the marketplace so I can protect your interest and help guide you in your decisions. Here are some of the things a Seller needs to know.

• Disclosure is everything! What, when, and how to disclose.
• Know what's currently happening in your market area
• Preparing your property for sale
• Safely showing your property
• Knowing what forms are required by law
• Knowing how to deal with Buyers
• Looking out for fraudulent offers and scams
• Understanding "creative" offers
• How to process an escrow
• How to read a title report
• Tax withholding laws applied to your proceeds
• Required local disclosures
• What to do if you're in default on your loan(s)
• How to be sure a Buyer actually has the means to make the purchase
• What to do if you decide to carry the loan for the Buyer
• Earnest money deposits
• Marketing special properties to the right prospects
• Knowing what new regulations may apply to your property
• Knowing how to avoid common mistakes
• Knowing how to work through difficult situations as they arise