The ABC's of WHY PAY A COMMISSION?
·Advertising- the agent pays for all advertising costs
·Bargain- research shows 77% of sellers felt their commissions were "well spent"
·Contract writing- an agent can supply standard forms to speed the transactions
·Details- an agent frees you from handling the many details of selling a home
·Experience and expertise- in marketing, financing, negotiations and more.
·Financial know-how- an agent is aware of the many options for financing a sale
·Glossary- a real estate professional understands and can explain real estate lingo
·Homework- an agent will do homework on how to best market your home
·Information- if you have a question an agent will know (or can get) the information
·Juggle showings- an agent will schedule and handle all showings
·Keeps your best interests in mind- its an agents job
·Laws- a real estate professional will be up-to-date on real estate laws that effect you
·Multiple listing service- the most effective means ofbringing together buyers and sellers
·Negotiation- an agent can handle all price issues
·Open houses- a popular marketing technique
·Prospects- an agent has a network of contacts that can produce potential buyers
·Qualifies Buyers- avoid opening your home to "curiosity seekers"
·RealtorŪ - an agent who is a member of the National Association of RealtorsŪ and subscribes to a strict code of ethics
·Suggested price- an agent will do a market analysis to establish a fair price range
·Time- one of the most valuable resources in an agent
·Unbiased opinion- most owners are too emotional about their home to be objective
·Vip- That's how you'll be treated by your agent
·Wisdom- a knowledgeable agent can offer the wisdom that comes with experience
·X marks the spot- an agent is right there with you through the final signing of papers
·Yard signs- an agent provides a professional sign, encouraging serious buyers
·Zero hour support- selling a home can be an emotional experience. An agent can help.
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Accepting An Offer >Clean Offers
You have found a house that makes your heart skip a beat--it is in the right location and has all the amenities you want. The price is the only thing that is keeping you from making an offer, because you feel that it is more than you can afford. How can you maximize the possibility that the owners will accept an offer that is much lower than their asking price?
The first thing you should do is to make the offer as "clean" as possible by not asking for special contingencies. Avoid making demands on the sellers for minor repairs, such as cutting down the dead tree in the back yard or leaving custom drapes. Be as flexible as possible about scheduling the move-in date to accommodate the seller's plans. Finally, you can offer a larger-than-usual deposit to persuade the sellers that you are a serious buyer and to make it harder for them to "just say no". Each situation is different, but the "cleaner" the offer, the more likely the sellers are to accept it.
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Where can you find the world's largest residential palace?
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The Istana Nurul Iman, palace of the Sultan of Brunei, includes 2,152,782 square feet, 1,788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and a 110-car garage. |
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