Services

1. Research appropriate listed comparable properties (by type, price range and location)
2. Research trends and sales activity for an appropriate period (past three to six months)
3. Research “average days on market” for the property type, price range and location
4. Download and review property tax information
5. Research property public record information for ownership and deed type
6. Research property public record information for lot size and dimensions
7. Research and verify legal description
8. Research property land use coding and deed restrictions
9. Research property current use and zoning
10. Ascertain need for lead-based paint Disclosure
11. Perform exterior “curb-appeal assessment” of property
12. Verify public school zoning and discuss with the Seller the impact of school districts on market value determination
13. Give Seller an overview and projections of current market conditions
14. Present market analysis results to Seller, including Sold comparable, current listings and expired.
15. Offer pricing strategy based on professional judgment and interpretation of current market conditions.
16. Discuss goals with Seller to market effectively
17. Explain marketing power and benefit of the MLS
18. Explain the different marketing options and their effectiveness
19. Present and discuss strategic master marketing plan
20. Review results for curb-appeal assessment with Seller and provide suggestions to improve sale-ability
21. Research and verify city sewer/septic tank systems. Verify when property septic system was last pumped or inspected
22. Verify security system, current term of service, and determine if it’s owned or leased
23. Verify if Seller has transferable termite bond (obtain a copy for a future Buyer)
24. Verify if property has rental units involed
25. Make copies of leases
26. Verify all rents and all deposits
27. Assess interior décor and suggest changes
28. Review accuracy of current title information with Seller
29. Verify names of owners as they appear on public records
30. Verify with Seller if there are any outstanding or expired construction permits or if any changes have been made to the property since the Seller purchased the property
31. Obtain copy of current Title Insurance policy
32. Complete Listing Contract and Addenda, obtain Seller’s signature on listing agreement and give one copy to Seller
33. Review with Seller the standard closing costs and pro-rations typical to the HUD statements
34. Obtain Seller’s permission to use a lock box
35. Confirm lot size via owner’s copy of certified survey, if available
36. Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, and easements that are known to the Seller if they are not otherwise noted
37. Obtain house plans, if available
38. Provide Seller with a copy of a blank sales contract to review in preparation of their receipt of an offer
39. Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled
40. Arrange for installation of yard sign
41. Have Seller complete the Seller’s Disclosure form
42. Prepare showing instructions for Buyer’s broker and agree on showing-time schedule with Seller
43. Install a lock box
44. Verify current loan information with lender, if applicable
45. Verify HOA fees and pending or unpaid assessments with HOA manager
46. Verify if Open Houses are allowed by HOA
47. Verify all rules and regulations of holding an Open House with HOA
48. Research Electrical company supplier contact information
49. Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact
50. Prepare detailed list of property’s “inclusions” with sale
51. Compile list of completed repairs and maintenance items
52. Obtain/Make extra key for lockbox
53. Arrange for interior/exterior photos to be taken for MLS listing
54. Arrange for creation of a virtual tour if one will be used in marketing of the property
55. Complete new-listing checklist
56. Enter listing into office records and/or create listing file
57. Prepare “MLS profile sheet”
58. Enter property data from profile sheet into MLS listing database
59. Take additional photos of the property to upload into MLS and for use in flyers
60. Provide Seller with a copy of the MLS profile sheet data form
61. Add property to company’s active listing list
62. Create print and internet listing ads
63. Approve with Seller all print and Internet listing ads
64. Submit ads to company’s participating Internet Real Estate sites
65. Reprint/supply/update brochures promptly as needed
66. Prepare mailing list and contact list for direct mail marketing
67. Create “Just Listed” mail cards
68. Order “Just Listed” mail cards
69. Prepare flyer for Open Houses and review with Seller
70. Email marketing material to brokers and agents
71. Mail out “Just Listed” cards to all neighborhood residents
72. Inform Network Referral Program of listing
73. Coordinate showings with owners, tenants and other Realtors. Return all calls/emails/texts promptly (weekends included)
74. Provide showing time comments and feedbacks to Seller and recommend changes according to potential Buyer comments
75. Review comparable MLS listings and trends regularly to verify that property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions and availability.
76. Provide marketing date to Buyers coming through International relocation network
77. Convey price change promptly to all Internet groups
78. Request feedback from Buyer’s brokers after showings
79. Review weekly market reports
80. Discuss feedback from showing appointments with Seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale
81. Call Seller weekly to discuss marketing and pricing
82. Promptly enter price changes in MLS listing database
83. Receive and review all offers submitted by Buyer’s agents
84. Review all offers with Seller and review merits and weaknesses of each offer
85. Negotiate all offers and counter-offers on Seller’s behalf
86. Prepare and convey any counter-offers on Seller’s behalf

87. Contact Buyer’s agents to review Buyer’s qualifications and discuss offer
88. Verify proper licensure of Buyer’s broker
89. Verify contract is signed by all parties
90. Open Escrow
91. Provide copies of the Purchase Contract and all Addenda to Escrow
92. Obtain a signed and dated verification that escrow deposit was delivered to escrow company
93. Provide Buyer’s broker with Seller Disclosure
94. Confirm Buyer’s pre-approved with a Lender
95. Obtain Buyer’s pre-approval letter from a Lender
96. Change status on MLS to “ES”- in escrow showing
97. Contact Buyer’s lender weekly to verify processing is on track
98. Provide to Seller final approval of Buyer’s loan application
99. Coordinate Buyer’s home inspection and termite’s inspection
100. Review inspection reports with a Seller and discuss issues and options, if needed
101. Recommend or assist Seller with identifying trustworthy contractors to perform any required repairs
102. Obtain copies of repair bills showing that Seller has made required repairs
103. Make arrangements for appraiser to enter property
104. Follow up on appraisal
105. Discuss appraisal report with Seller and suggest options, if necessary
106. Coordinate closing process with Buyer’s agent and lender.
107. Confirm location, date, and time where closing will be held and notify all parties
108. Confirm that Seller has the proper Power of Attorney or trust documents, if required
109. Work with Buyer’s agent in scheduling and conducting a final walk-through prior to closing
110. Confirm with Escrow that all tax, HOA, utility and other pro-rations have been resolved
111. Request final closing figures from Escrow
112. Review closing figures with Seller to verify accuracy
113. Review all closing documents with Seller
114. Coordinate this closing with Seller’s next purchase and resolve any timing problems, if applicable
115. Confirm Seller’s net proceeds check/deposit at closing
116. Change MLS status to “Sold”
117. Follow up with Seller

What I do when I help you buy a property:

118. Respond to prospective Buyer’s inquiries
119. Interview the Buyer and obtain personal information
120. Explain Homebuying process
121. Determine if there is any conflicting brokerage relationship or any other conflict of interest with the Buyer
122. Discuss the pre-approval financial process with the Buyer
123. Suggest at least three mortgage lenders to assist Buyer in becoming pre-approved
124. Explain the difference between being pre-qualified vs pre-approved
125. Help to examine not only how much you can afford but also how much you want to spend
126. Determine through process of discovery the Buyer’s preferences in a home: location, price, size, type of home, special needs, etc.
127. Obtain and review pre-approval letter from a lender
128. Search MLS for properties that meet the Buyer’s criteria
129. Network with other agents for properties not yet in the MLS
130. Make showing appointments with Seller’s agents to show properties selected by the Buyer
131. Make sure appointments are coordinated in schedule
132. Show the Buyer their selected properties
133. Assist in analyzing the pros and cons of each property
134. Obtain a “good faith estimate” from Buyer’s lender for the target purchase price and review with Buyer
135. Assist in evaluating properties for suitability, affordability, and resale value
136. Educate on Buyer’s market vs Seller’s market
137. Show statistics on what percent of list price the sellers are currently receiving
138. Show current average days on market and current months of inventory
139. Prepare CMA so Buyer makes an informed decision when offering price
140. Meet with Buyer to review offer, contract form and all addenda
141. Complete Purchase contract and addenda
142. Prepare a Buyer for multiple offer situations and develop negotiation strategies specific to multiple offers
143. Submit Offer to Seller’s agent
144. Negotiate all offers on Buyer’s behalf
145. Prepare and convey any counteroffers, acceptance, or amendments to Seller’s agent
146. Open Escrow upon acceptance of Buyer’s offer
147. Provide Seller’s Disclosure form to Buyer
148. Ensure Buyer receives and understands all state and federal required forms
149. Promptly deposit Buyer’s earnest money in escrow account and obtain a receipt
150. Provide earnest money receipt to Seller’s agent
151. Provide Buyer with at least three home inspection and Termite inspections companies
152. Coordinate Buyer’s home inspection with Seller’s agent
153. Review and discuss inspection reports with Buyer
154. Order any other inspections, if needed
155. Receive and review reports and note any possible impact on sale
156. Submit repair request to Seller’s agent, if needed
157. Verify Seller’s compliance with all inspection repair requirements
158. Contact lender weekly to verify processing is on track
159. Relay final approval of Buyer’s loan application to Seller’s agent
160. Schedule appraisal with Seller’s agent
161. Provide comparable sales used in market pricing to appraiser
162. Inform Buyer of options if appraisal report is different than the contract/purchase price
163. Update closing forms and files
164. Coordinate closing process with Seller’s agent, lender and Escrow
165. Assist in obtaining Power of Attorney or Trust documents, if required
166. Work with Seller’s agent in scheduling and conducting a final walk-through prior to closing
167. Confirm location, date and time where closing will be held and notify all parties
168. Review and verify with Buyer closing figures received from Escrow
169. Confirm collected funds from Buyer are available for closing
170. Explain filing for home exemption
171. Verify transfer of all keys (house, mailbox, community, garage, storage etc.)