Why do you need a REALTOR®?

Don’t take chances with your most valuable asset. Do you really have the time, knowledge, energy, information, expertise and contact to properly market and sell your home? Would you be able to get the best price possible and then avoid all of the problems that can potentially sabotage a successful closing of the sale? Consider these aspects of selling your home and the benefits of utilizing the services of a professional Realtor like me.

The selling process generally begins with a determination of a reasonable asking price. I can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly, and with minimum hassle. Stay informed with the monthly Rector Hayden market report just for my clients!

I can help you determine what aspects of your home will bring additional value. By providing an unbiased viewpoint and helping you see your home through the eyes of a prospective buyer, I can advise you on how best to emphasize the positives and diminish any negatives. Small adjustments can add up to more money in your pocket!

Marketing includes the exposure of your property to other real estate agents and the public.   Acting as the marketing coordinator for your home, I disburse information about your property to other real estate agents through the local Multiple Listing Service and to the home buying public in a myriad of ways, all proven to maximize your opportunities for success.

Advertising is part of marketing. The choice of media and frequency of advertising depends a lot on the property and specific market conditions. Newspaper advertising may generate phone calls but statistically has minimal effectiveness in selling a specific property. 85% of buyers start their home search on the web. I will be sure you have maximum exposure through this website, LBAR.com, Realtor.com, MCBRHomes.com and more!

You don’t want to place the security of your home and yourself at risk. Ads and “For Sale by Owner” signs tend to invite just anyone to inspect your home and you have very little control and no opportunity to screen potential buyers.

As a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) I can help you objectively evaluate each buyer’s proposal without compromising your marketing position. Buyers typically don’t like to deal directly with home sellers. They aren’t comfortable asking questions or pointing out discrepancies since insult or confrontation may result. My goal is to get you the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time and then guide you through the “contract-to-closing” aspects of the sale which must be skillfully negotiated before a transaction is successfully completed.

The acceptance of a buyer’s offer for your home is only the beginning of the process of appraisals, inspections, and financing – a lot of possible pitfalls! For example, unexpected repairs could be required to obtain financing or a “cloud” in the title may be discovered. The resulting paperwork alone can be overwhelming for most sellers. I am the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction forward. In the end, you’ll find that the professional guidance you receive to be invaluable!