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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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