Articles and Advise for Selling Your Home

Ready to sell your home? It doesn't have to be stressful or emotional. It time to move on and to look back on the good times you had in the house. Time to look forward to the rest of your life. Time to get the best price for your home. The purpose of these articles are to help you get ready to sell your home. Remember I am only a phone call or email away and ready to help you make this move a painless experience.

Getting Your House Ready to Sell

Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason De-Personalizing the House Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter Fixing Up the House Interior Fixing up Outside the House

Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price?  Beware!

Meeting with Realtors Which Realtor Do You Choose? What Happens Behind the Scenes Dropping Your Price...Too Late?

Types of Listing Contracts

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

Details of a Listing Contract

Price and Terms of Sale Lockbox - Yes or No? Real Estate Commission 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

The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home

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

The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Other Agents

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

The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Homebuyers

The Purpose of Advertising in General Real Estate Company Advertising Individual Agent Advertising Neighborhood Announcements Open Houses

Showing Your House to Home Buyers

Convenience and Availability Why You Should Not Be Home Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control and More Keeping the House Tidy and Neat