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LISTING PROCESS




         • HOME EVALUATION


         • CONTRACTS/FORMS (LISTING AGREEMENT, DATA FORM, WWR, LIF)                                                                                                                              HOME PREP TIPS



         • PRICING TO SELL                                                                                                                                                             Declutter, declutter, declutter! You want the buyers
                                                                                                                                                                                       to know they have enough room for storage and their
                                                                                                                                                                                       belongings.
         A property generates the most interest
                                                                                                                                                                                       Light and bright- a fresh coat of neutral paint goes
         when it first hits the market. The number                                                                                                                                     a long, long way with buyers along with changing all
         of showings is greatest during this time                                                                                                                                      light bulbs to LED (all the same shade colour LED). A

         if it is priced at a realistic market value.        Activity Level                                                                                                            brighter space is key especially on a dull, dreary day.

         Starting too high and dropping the price                                                                                                                                      Do not overlook anything when cleaning. Windows,
                                                                                                                                                                                       baseboards, bathrooms, vents, furnace, light fixtures,
         later misses the excitement and fails to                                   When Most                                                                                          go room by room and clean everything.
                                                                                    Offers Are
         generate strong activity. Many homes                                       Received                                                                                           Take care of major defects and repairs that could
         that start high end up selling below                                                                                                                                          discourage buyers
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         market value.                                                      Weeks On The Market                                                                                        Don’t forget about the exterior. Mow the lawn, weed
                                                                                                                                                                                       the garden, plant flowers, make sure it has good curb
                                                                                                                                                                                       appeal. This is the buyers first impression of your
                                                                                                                                                                                       home.
                                             HOME STAGING

                                                                                                                                                                                      TIPS TO HELP WITH SHOWINGS

                                                                                                                                                                                       Leave the house for showings. Buyers will be afraid to
      WHAT ARE THE                                                    %                          77       %                                                                            talk about their honest opinion of the home when you

                                                                                                                                                                                       are there.
      BENEFITS TO                                            95                                                                                                                        Make sure your home is a comfortable temperature. If it

                                                                                                                                                                                       is super hot, turn on the AC. If it is cold, make sure the
                                                                                                                                                                                       house feels cozy.
      PROFESSIONAL                                        of buyers start their         of buyers agents say that it is

                                                       search online and decide         easier for buyers to visualize a                                                               Don’t go overboard with smells in your home. Most
                                                                                                                                                                                       people believe candles or air fresheners/plug ins help
                                                        whether or not to see a
      HOME STAGING?                                     home based on pictures          staged property as their future                                                                with making a good impression, but a lot of people are
                                                                                         home (National Association of Realtors)
                                                                                                                                                                                       sensitive to smell and it would be distracting. If the
                                                                                                                                                                                       weather permits, opening a window for some fresh air,
                                                                                                                                                                                       or use something very mild.

                                                                                                                                                                                       Leave additional info about updates, floor plans, etc

        SELL          49        %        FASTER FOR                   7-11       %        MORE MONEY                                                                                   Turn on all lights, leave all doors open

                                                                                                                                                                                       Try and be flexible to accomodate showings
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