At Cottage & House Real Estate, we are committed to helping guide you smoothly through the transaction of selling your home. We listen to what's important to you and together we'll develop a customized service plan that reflects your specific needs.

The Buyer & Seller Services commitment means consistent, predictable and reliable performance - guaranteed!

Here, you will find an outline of my 14-step marketing program. I have included this to clearly identify the activities that I will take to Market and Sell your home fast, and for top dollar. My commitment to selling your home includes an Easy Exit Plan. Simply stated, if I do not keep my promises, you do not keep me.

Buying or selling a home can be a difficult task, but you can make it that much easier by choosing the right Realtor. I will put my knowledge and experience to work for you, and through my Seller Services commitment you are sure to get just what you need.

STEP ONE

Market Research

Review recent market sale activity for;

Comparable properties recently sold (how much are people paying)
Comparable properties currently listed for sale (competing listings)
Comparable properties that have not sold, and identify reasons (avoiding similar issues)

STEP TWO

Seller Interview

Discussion about you and your property to better serve you and provide valuable Real Estate information and advice
Identifying and understanding your immediate concerns
Assessing motivation (reason for move)
Discuss purchase plans
Timing (when does this need to happen)
Verify contact information (Home, business, cell & e-mail)
Prepare an equity analysis to indicate expenses, closing costs and NET proceeds

STEP THREE

Property History

Research previous sale history for your property
Review MPAC assessment
Investigate zoning and municipal restrictions (if any)
Verify taxes, utilities, services and mortgages (if applicable)
Review documentation (survey, tax bill, utility bills)

STEP FOUR

Listing & Marketing

Collaborative review of findings
Discussion on timelines and key events
Identify recent improvements, and unique features to be highlighted in listing.
Provide showing guideline (keeping house ready for showings).
Discuss Home Staging and quick fix opportunities to enhance wow factor.)

STEP FOUR

Visual Marketing

Install Lock-box
Install For Sale sign
Prepare property information ‘Feature Sheets’
Provide financial options sheet (supplied by co-operating Mortgage brokers)
Distribute ‘Just Listed’ notices to target areas. Post Listing Activities
Promote through the local association of Realtors.

STEP SIX

Electronic Marketing

Place listing information on MLS.ca (Multiple Listing Service)
Feature listing on my personal website
In-addition, listing is promoted with many others co-operating sites
Include additional photos and/or virtual tour
Inform my V.I.P. and other qualified buyers from my database, of listing
Request follow-up and feedback from agents who have shown the property

STEP SEVEN

Additional Marketing

Aggressive promotion to attract more buyers
Open Houses
Promotion in co-operating financial institutions (branches)
Homes and Land monthly magazine
Kijiji, Craigslist, Marketplace on Facebook
Highlight area schools and amenities

STEP EIGHT

Showings, Communication & Feedback

Log, manage and control Agent showings.
Report results of events such as Open Houses and Property Showings
Follow-up and review Agent / Buyer feedback and share suggestions
Weekly / Monthly activity reports back to you
Monitor ongoing market activity in your neighbourhood

STEP NINE

Qualify Potential Buyers

Determine Buyer motivation
Confirm Buyer ability to purchase
Verify Buyer commitment

STEP TEN

Representation

Review agency alternatives and their impact on the transaction
Review contracts and clauses to ensure understanding and clarity
Represent You and Your Best Interests throughout the transaction

STEP ELEVEN

What Not To Disclose (To Potential Buyers Or Buyer’s Agents)

Your Motivation to Sell
Your Urgency to Sell
Willingness to accept less that listing price
Additional inclusions
Other personal information

STEP TWELVE

The Offer To Purchase

Present all offers in an objective fashion
Review and explain all terms and conditions
Discuss inclusions, chattels and fixtures
Revise net –proceeds sales estimate
Review closing dates, and balance with your purchase
Discuss alternatives
Negotiate Agreement favourable and protective for you

STEP THIRTEEN

Handling Details & Keeping You Informed

Monitor progress of the transaction
Follow-up on completion of conditions, contingencies and timelines. Closing the Sale
Keep you informed and answer questions in timely fashion
Maintain lines of communication to close of sale – and beyond
Co-ordinate Buyer inspections and represent you if desired
Monitor & Resolve any issues or concerns as they arise

STEP FOURTEEN

After Closing

Maintain communication and assist with any after sale concerns.
Assist in your relocation, locally or around the world, through our network of eXp Realty, Brokerage professionals