SELLING YOUR HOME PRIOR TO LISTING Prepare and evaluate market value of subject home Professional photographer to take interior/exterior photos Professional stager to advise and suggest (complimentary, not mandatory) Providing staging furniture and accessories (complimentary, not mandatory) Professional Virtual Tour (complimentary) DAY OF LISTING Add your home to the Multiple Listing Service in Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Place yard sign and lockbox on door with consent of Sellers FIRST WEEK OF LISTING Professional graphic artist to prepare feature brochure Schedule agent tour for Blank & McCune agents CLASSIC, Blank & McCune weekly magazine Prepare advertising for Realtor.Com, with enhanced listing features Connected to Trulia, Zillow and most E-Home communications ONGOING MARKETING Open Houses if agreed upon or appropriate for price-range home Catered ‘broker’s open’ luncheon to introduce property to other agents Feedback after each showing of property Regular communication with client to address questions, concerns, etc. Continual evaluation of marketing strategies and pricing Networking with other agents and individuals in the community OFFER Secure a qualified Buyer and verify buyer’s mortgage qualifications Recommend qualified contractors to remedy inspection issues Oversee home maintenance if you vacate and leave the area before closing Present closing statement in advance of closing |
The following articles are a great place to start if you're looking for information about the sales process and how you can get more for your home when you decide to sell.
| The Basics of Marketing Your Home | How to Set a List Price for Your Home |
| Get Your House Ready to Show Buyers | Why Use a Realtor when Selling a Home |