Sarasota real estate seller tips

Ideas on How To Your House Ready for Market

#1 Rule: GetRid of the Clutter
De-Personalizing the House

Interior of the House 
Exterior of the House

Want to Start Off Asking A High Sales Price? Be Careful!

Meeting with Realtors
Which Realtor Do You Choose?
Behind the Scenes of real estate listing
Dropping Your Price...Too Late?

Types of Listing Contracts

Open Listings
One-Time Show
Exclusive Agency Listing
Exclusive Right to Sell

Details of a Listing Contract

Pricing and Terms
Lockbox - Yes or No
Real Estate Commissions
Multiple Listing Service
Agency Duties of a Listing Agent
Resolution of Disputes

Listing Commissions and Related Issues

Is the Commission Negotiable?
How and When the Commission is Earned
"Hot" Market Under-Pricing Strategy - Commission Issues
Discount Commission Brokers
 

The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home

The "Real" Role of a Listing Agent
Preliminary Marketing - the "For Sale" Sign
Preliminary Marketing - Fliers and the Brochure Box

Your Agent and Marketing Your House to Other Agents

The Multiple Listing Service
Office Preview
Broker Previews and Culinary Delights
Office Fliers
Marketing Sessions

Your Agent and Marketing Your House to Home buyers

The Purpose of Advertising in General
Real Estate Company Advertising
Agent's Advertising Program
Neighborhood Announcements
Open Houses
 

Showing The House to Home Buyers

Convenience and Availability
Why You Should Not Be Home
Lights, Odors, Pets
Keeping the House Tidy and Neat