Local Selling Tips

One sure sign of agents who make integrity and hard work the hallmarks of their service is that they're successful regardless of market conditions.  The point is that they continue to apply all of the practical fundamentals and, consequently, continue to provide the service required to meet their client's objectives.

That considered, though the market has been better, I have the experience and all the latest high-tech tools required to maximize a home's exposure within the market.  The best solution to a softer market is harder work.  It may not be a popular story in the media but this market offers a great opportunity to "move-up", as the value of higher-priced homes has also been reduced.  Each individual circumstance is unique, including yours.  If you're considering a move, or hear that any family, friends, neighbors or colleagues are, please call me any time so I can help you realize those opportunities.

As an independently owned and operated CENTURY 21® office, we are dedicated to providing you with service that is professional, courteous and responsive in helping you market your property. To fulfill this commitment, we agree to provide you with the following services:

1. Dedicate ourselves to making the process of selling your home as easy and successful as possible.

2. Respect you and your needs and be honest and forthright, in accordance with Fair Housing regulations and ethical real estate practices.

3. Hold your best interests in the highest regard throughout the process.

4. Value and respect your time, being as efficient and effective as possible.

5. Endeavor to always understand your needs and respond quickly.

6. Provide regular progress reports throughout the process, and discuss comments received about your property with you.

7. Explain each step of the process and act as a guide to help you make informed decisions.

8. Make recommendations to enhance the marketability of your property.

9. Utilize a written Competitive Market Analysis and local market information to help you set an appropriate listing price to sell your home and receive the value you deserve.

10. Introduce you to other professionals (mortgage lenders, title agents, etc.) for information or assistance as appropriate.

11. Develop, present and agree upon a Customized Marketing Plan that will detail specific promotional efforts to help best market your property.

12. Place the internationally recognized CENTURY 21 yard sign on your property, with your permission and subject to local ordinances.

13. Post your property on c21.com, a site which receives millions of visitors each month.

14. Promote your property to potential buyers.

15. Utilize the CENTURY 21 System’s vast online resources to expose your property to potential buyers around the world.

16. Utilize the CENTURY 21 System to help you obtain the results you deserve, including leveraging our network of more than 7,000 offices worldwide.

17. Submit to you all written offers, assist with negotiations, and provide an estimate of your net sales proceeds, so you understand these implications prior to the acceptance or rejection of any offer.

18. Upon acceptance of an offer by you, pre-settlement (escrow) activities throughout the closing process will be monitored as permitted by law or local practice.

19. Assist you in finding your next home, or offer to refer you to another CENTURY 21 office in another location.

20. Use the full breadth of our collective experience, knowledge, tools and the most up-to-date training to best serve you.