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| NEGOTIATING AN OFFER
I employ all my skills and experience to get my clients what they want, what they need, and what is good value. This process often involves a number of meetings, lots of phone calls and faxes, and some creative bargaining! This what makes an experienced and talented realtor stand out from the rest.
During the period of time after an offer is accepted, but before it becomes a firm sale, I work very closely with my client, buyer or seller, to see that all the details and conditions of the contract are attended to. |
| BUYER MANAGEMENT
On a daily basis I look for suitable properties for my buyers. I search with my computer programs, as well as manually. I discuss what I find with them on the phone, or fax or email the info. I set up showings, and we go shopping! Buyers will often need to meet up again, to further discuss the details, as well as their hopes and fears, before we submit an offer.
I also aid my buyers in getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and in eventually obtaining that mortgage.
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| LISTING MANAGEMENT
During a listing, I will answer calls, emails, or fax information to those with questions about the property. We schedule showings, and gather feedback from past showings.
My relationship with my clients is the most important part of my business, so I make it a priority to make time for all of my clients, and to be easy to reach during any time of the week.
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| MARKETING THE NEW LISTING
I give the pictures and basic information for the new listing to the Real Estate Weekly or Review for their next paper. I create a high-tech email ad that is sent to all the realtors in the Fraser Valley, telling them about the property and encouraging them to show it. I put the listing on my website, complete with an unlimited number of pictures: anywhere from 10 to 50! I put the property on the list for our office's realtor's tour, and more.
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| NEW LISTINGS
After the market analysis, when a person has decided that they do want to list at this time, I fill out all the necessary forms and submit them to the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. I gather as much information as possible about the property to better market it to the qualified buyers - room measurements, lot measurements, zoning, construction information, just about all information available. This information is also sent to the board so that it is available on MLS.
I take a number of digital photos of the property (house, yard, view, any out-buildings, etc), I place a lockbox or make other access arrangements with the seller, and I place at least one of my large, professionally manufactured signs in the most visible places on the property.
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| CONTACTS
For all the homeowners that "list" with me, or go on the MLS system, there is a fair amount of work to be done before a house goes on the
market. Realtors rely on their contacts for most of their business - referrals, reputation, repeat customers, and image in the community is of utmost importance in generating any business at all. Maintaining this positive visibility and keeping up contact with such a large number of people requires a lot of time, devotion, and genuine interest. But it's worth it. The more extensive my contacts, the better service I'm able to offer my clients because the more likely it is that I will be able to find them the perfect buyer or the perfect home in as little time as possible.
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| COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
I am happy to offer my contacts or anyone else a free comparative market analysis at any time they ask! This means that if you're just curious about how your equity is affected by current market conditions, if you're starting to consider selling your home, or if you're serious about selling now - I'll be your number one resource for real estate information! Also, I keep track of who is just thinking about moving, because if or when I know of a serious buyer for their home, it may provide an opportunity to put two people together and considerably streamline the buying and selling process for both parties. This is the kind of exceptional service that can't be offered by realtors with limited contacts. Above all, however, it is important to remember that I pride myself on being no-pressure! Your free Comparative Market Analysis is also free of any obligation.
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