An informational source for people who are relocating, with a particular focus on moving to the Carlsbad area of North County San Diego (and nearby coastal communities), with advice, guidance and true stories to help you on your way and make it a great journey, from a REALTOR� with plenty of personal (4 major moves, most recently from Boston to Carlsbad, California) and professional relocation experience. Are you running into problems selling your home? Need to find a new one quickly? Never moved before and haven't a clue? You'll find some great tips on how to solve your relocation issues here. Or ask me a question any time and I'll share some solutions or tell you where to get more information.
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Part 3 of this series on "What Does a REALTOR Do in a Sale?" is fairly lengthy, as it focuses on the activities a REALTOR might engage in while marketing a home. Not all agents will be this comprehensive, and some situations will not required the same amount of type of marketing.
Review current title information, establish square footage, examine plot plan if available, verify loan information
Prepare showing instructions for buyers' agents and agree on showing times/requirements with seller
Identify Home Owner or Condominium (if applicable) Association manager or contact, if applicable, and determine condo/HOA fees
Request copy of Condominium Association bylaws and Master Deed, if applicable
Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact
Have extra key made for lockbox (if used) and for office
If leased property, obtain copies of lease(s); verify rents and deposits
Install signage, brochure box and lockbox
Finalize marketing plan
Discuss how offers are to be handled, especially in a multiple offer situation
Discuss dual agency and what it means
Take additional photos for MLS, flyers and advertising
Enter listing into MLS, including photos, and proofread; email copy to seller for review
Provide seller with signed copy of the Listing Agreement and a printout of the MLS Listing within 48 hours; revise MLS listing as needed per seller’s feedback
Marketing The Listing
Create print and Internet ads
Determine dates for Public and Broker Open Houses and confirm with sellers
Communicate dates and times of Broker Open Houses to area brokers
Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other Realtors
Prepare flyers & feedback faxes
Ensure copies of marketing brochure are available at the property and in the Brochure box
Record 24-hour 800# Hotline property information (if used - most agents don't do this as I do)
Email new listing to all contacts and current buyers
Upload listing to company website, personal website and other Internet sites used in marketing plan
Mail "Just Listed" notice to all neighborhood residents
Reprint/supply brochures promptly as needed
Feedback e-mails/faxes sent to buyers' agents after showings
Discuss feedback from showing agents with seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale
Provide regular feedback to sellers based on agreed-upon timing/method (phone, fax, email)
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Part 3 of this series on "What Does a REALTOR Do in a Sale?" is fairly lengthy, as it focuses on the activities a REALTOR might engage in while marketing a home. Not all agents will be this comprehensive, and some situations will not required the same amount of type of marketing.