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Three Mistakes Home Sellers Should Avoid

Published on Nov 06, 2015

Top three mistakes to avoid when selling your home.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Home Selling

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Mistake 1. Hiring The Wrong Agent

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National Association of Realtors (NAR) Statistics show 70% of sellers interview only one real estate agent.

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How Much Experience?

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What is the Marketing Plan?

How are their Negotiating Skills?

Does your agent only focus on the price? there are over 50 other reasons why someone will choose your contract over another, let me help you figure out which one and negotiate it for you.
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Do they know the local market?

Ask for Recommendations

Recommendations are as important to real estate agents as they are when you are looking for a new pair of shoes, or buying a car. You want to know what other people think, what people recommend and why. You will listen to a 3rd party and act on it.
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Ask about 21st Century Technology

HD Photography and Videography

Ask about methods and frequency of communication

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Ask about and understand the pricing strategy

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A. No one know's more about the local market than a local Realtor. They help people buy and sell 24-7, 365 days a year.

B. A skilled local Realtor will recommend steps to sell based on facts and experience. Put aside your home bias, let your agent be a trusted adviser.

C. Recommendations Can Include:

  • Home Repairs, Painting
  • Cleaning, Decluttering, Staging
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Negotiating Strategy
  • Team of Real Estate Professionals
  • Contingency Response
  • Title and Closing Details

Mistake 3. Letting Maintenance Build Up

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Buyers will look with a critical eyd

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Deferred Maintenance

will frighten buyers away, or invite lowball offers

Follow Your Realtor's Advice

to sell your home in the least amount of time for top dollar
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FORBZ Real Estate Group
1940 Duke St Alexandria VA 22314
Cheryl Spangler (703)216-1491