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Choosing the Right Realtor

In order to help to sell your home quickly and for top dollar, it is important to establish a realistic asking price at the onset of listing your home. By pricing your home right initially, you are more likely to sell your home quickly and well within the asking & selling price range. It is also more likely that there will be several buyers competing to purchase your home.

If you list your home between 5% - 10% over its actual market value, it is less likely to sell
in the initial 30 days on the market than one priced within 5%. Not only will an over-priced home take longer to sell, it is also likely to sell for less than it's actual value.

By having a Real Estate professional provide you with a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), this valuable information based on historical sales and current market conditions will help you determine how to price your home for a quick sale.

This is where my experience and knowledge is invaluable. Monroe County Real Estate has experienced local realtors that spend a lot of time and effort keeping abreast of the local real estate market trends. We also have the resources, connections and ability to keep you up-to-date with the area's constant changes.

With access to the Pocono Mountain Multiple Listing Service, We keep current with all the real estate activity in the Monroe County area which is literally the best available resource
for determining and getting the highest selling price possible for your home.

 
 
Preparing Your Home to Sell

First Impressions Count
Cliche but true!

The decision to buy a house is not only based upon rational factors such as price, location and accessibility. It's also an emotional choice. It is a search for a home, a place where you will find comfort, security and happiness, a place to settle down and live in. So it is important that minor, even typical, nuisances such as an unmowed lawn or a few dishes in the sink are looked after. Believe it or not, after only fifteen seconds most buyers have already developed a perception of your property that will dominate their emotions for the rest of the showing and affect their perceived value of the property.
The following is a list of suggestions to help you create a positive lasting impression of your home...

OUTDOORS

  • Plant flowers, weed and edge gardens
  • Mow lawn and trim hedges and shrubs
  • Clean driveway and sidewalks of dirt, leaves or snow
  • Water the lawn extensively, well in advance of selling
  • Remove old lawn ornaments, toys and play sets
  • Clean and repair rain gutters and siding
  • Touch up exterior paint Clean out garage
 
INDOORS
  • Clean all mirrors and appliances
  • Wash and wax all floors
  • Clean and freshen bathrooms
  • Clean/shampoo all carpets
  • Clean all windows, walls, doors and trim
  • Clear all countertops
  • Remove all clutter & excess furniture to reduce feeling crowded
  • Clean all closets, put seasonal clothing into storage
  • Touch up interior paint and paper
  • Repair cracked plaster
  • Tighten door knobs and cupboard latches
  • Oil any squeaky doors
  • Repair leaky plumbing (faucets, shower heads and toilets)
  • Repair seals/caulking around bathtub and sinks
  • Replace burnt-out light bulbs/install brighter bulbs
  • Clean furnace & humidifier, and replace air filter
 
These simple steps will give your home the air of being clean,
tidy and well maintained.
 
 
Listing Your Property
Organizing the facts...
A listing agreement is a binding legal contract between a REALTOR® and a homeowner.
It is very important to read the contract carefully and understand what is involved before you sign the contract.
If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.
 

The following is a guide to the basic terms in a listing contract:

1. Term of the Agreement. This is the length of time you and your REALTOR® agree to market your property. It is generally a good idea to list your home for several months to provide the maximum amount of exposure to potential buyers in your market.
If you home doesn't sell during the initial listing period and you're satisfied with your REALTOR's® marketing efforts, you may extend the term of the agreement before the expiration date.

2. Broker's Fee. No Association of REALTORS sets or recommends the broker's fee. Brokers fees are negotiated between the Broker and the Seller. Never list your home completely based on who will charge the least fee. Remember the old adage...."You Get What You Pay For" Consider the marketing plan, agent's follow up plan and experience when listing your home. Also it is important to know what the Broker is going to pay a cooperating Broker from the fee charged.

3. MLS. Immediately after signing the listing contract, your home will be submitted to The Pocono Mountain Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The MLS provides your home with the maximum exposure to other agents in your market area. Most MLS databases are also accessible by consumers on the Internet.

4. Showing Your Home.  A preferred method for showing your home to prospective buyers is by offering them access to your home even when you're not home. I recommend placing an "electronic lockbox" on your property. A lockbox is a small key-holding safe that can be placed inconspicuously on your property. With an electronic lockbox, we may keep track who has gained access to your home, reducing your concerns about strangers entering your home alone. The more people who see the property, the better chance you'll have of selling it for a favorable price.

5. The Seller Disclosure. This four page form is an integral component of the listing process. The Seller's Disclosure will allow you to give all information about the history of the home's structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, any environmental or legal problems, etc. It is very important to fill it out completely and honestly - the buyer will be more trustful of someone who reveals all facts. You may even want to have a home inspection done up front to protect your interests and give specifics to the buyer about the property's condition.
 
 
Advertisign and Marketing

Our Advertising and Marketing Plan includes the most cutting edge tools available. When you list with me, I will launch a comprehensive marketing plan for your home which includes:

  • 24 Hour Talking House Ad
  • Submit Your Listing to the Multiple Listing Service within 48 hours of contract
  • Posting your home for sale on top search engine Real Estate Classifieds: (Yahoo!, InforSpace,MSHomeAdvisor,Classified2000, HomeGain, etc.)
  • Professional Virtual Tours and Photos 
  • The Real Estate Book & Harmon Homes of the Pocono's
  • Local Print Advertising (Pocono Record & Showcase of Homes)
  • Yard Sign and Print Ads
  • Neighborhood & E-Mail Marketing
  • and MUCH MORE!
 
 
The Agreement of Sale
NEGOTIATING THE CONTRACT


The List Price & Sale Price are only the beginning of the contract...
As soon as both the seller and buyer have signed the sales contract, the wheels are set into motion preparing the necessary steps ensuring a smooth and seamless settlement process. We'll guide you through the details of the offer and all required negotiations, including home inspections as well as making sure that all the necessary paperwork from deed preparation to transfer of utility service are completed professionally, accurately and on a timely basis.

It would be a good idea to contact your attorney to review the contract to protect your interests. Remember that both the buyer and seller need to feel that there has been equal compromise! Let Me Hammer Out The Details For You!
 

MEETING THE CONTINGENCIES

Meeting the dates for the home inspection and mortgage contingencies are the responsibility of the buyer. As the Seller you will need to provide access to the home to complete these requirements.

The mortgage contingency and the home inspection contingency are the most common. Other contingencies may include wood infestation inspection, radon & asbestos testing, quality of the septic system, and well water.

The dates that these contingencies are to be met by are stated in the contract (usually within 7-14 days), and we'll give you names of local contractors in your area to do repairs if required and both you and your buyer agree on repair terms. We will keep you advised on any requests made by the buyer for repairs.
 

CLOSING DAY
Congratulations! You Sold Your Home!

We will give you all the details about what you need for closing. Remember to bring house keys, copies of all important papers including utility bills, system maintenance and repair records, remotes for the garage door openers. Also bring copies of any bills for repairs done to satisfy the home inspection contingency.

The closing will probably take place at either the title company or an attorney's office. At that time title and possession of the home will exchange from the seller to the buyer. Settlement can take anywhere from an hour to several hours depending on the documentation that needs to be signed.

The buyers will most likely request pre-settlement inspection of the home to ensure that the home is in the condition they expected it to be at the time of settlement. Any problems will need to be resolved before or at closing.

Make sure to transfer your new address. The Postal Service will forward magazines and newspapers for a short time. First class mail will be forwarded for one year.
 
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