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Can
I hold an open house?
Yes, as often
as you wish! We will even provide the signs for you as well as the flyers.
If a buyer, not working with an agent, comes through and wants to purchase
your home you save 3% just for holding the open house yourself.
Can
I have my sign as well as yours on the property?
No. The only
marketing right you give up when you list with us is your "for sale"
sign. Having another sign posted could potentially interfere with agent
showings so we only have one sign on the property.
Can
I run an ad in the paper or list my house on the Internet?
Yes. The only
marketing right you give up when you list with us is the yard sign. If
you find a Buyer who is not working with an agent, you have the option
of calling and letting us know you've sold the property. We will then
cancel the listing at no charge to you. Or, if you would like us to represent
you in the sale, we will write the contract and handle all the various
details to ensure a successful closing. You pay just 3%. This is the same
service we provide when you are paying 6%. But in this example, we didn't
find the buyer or show them the property.
Should
I pick an area specialist to sell my home?
There are agents
who focus primarily in one geographic area or neighborhood. But buyers
come from all over the valley and country, not just that small neighborhood.
So an area specialist usually really means "listing agent" in the area.
Years ago the real estate business was successfully composed of lots of
small "boutique" offices—where companies did specialize in a certain
area or part of town. But computers and cell phones have changed that
aspect of the real estate business. Now, what's important in selecting
an agent are experience, track record, and marketing skills.
Can
I save more money if I buy and sell through you?
Absolutely!
If you are selling more than one house or plan to sell and buy another
home (new or a resale) ask about the "Client Rewards Program."
Why
should I use a team vs. a single agent?
Because times have changed and no one agent can be everywhere at the same
time. Let's suppose an agent has relocation buyers in town. For three
or four days they have to be with just that one buyer, a dream scenario
for the agent, but not for you. They are unable to show your home, they
are not available to get feedback on showings, and they aren't available
to negotiate contracts or inspection reports.
Under
a team scenario such as ours, we have three full-time Buyer Agents who only
show property. We have a full-time Listings Manager whose main job is
to keep you informed of activity and feedback on showings. Simply, we
can and do provide a higher level of service to our clients than most
agents can ever conceive of.
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