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Items That a Seller Can Do In Conjunction With Their Realtor
Since any real estate transaction
is based upon the mutual cooperation of the real estate agent and the client,
we believe that to achieve the highest price in the shortest amount of time, it
is in the sellers best interest to do the following items.
We believe this list will
enable you not only to understand the process of selling your property better,
but also to feel confident that everything is being done to get you into escrow.
1. The Seller will maintain
the property in the best condition possible. The Seller has been counseled on
what it means to have a "Show Ready" property. This responsibility continues
all the way until close of escrow.
2. The Seller will make
the property available for showing at all reasonably requested times. The Seller
understands a lock box will increase showings over 30%.
3. The Seller will always
provide easy access to the property. (Remax Pros will always have keys, tenants'
names, and numbers.)
4. The Seller will remove
all four-legged pets from the premises during the listing period.
5. The Seller agrees to work with agent's assistant on all non- emergency requests
so the agent may spend maximum amount of time in field, soliciting buyers.
6. The Seller will obtain
business cards from all cooperative agents who show property and return them in
the provided self-addressed stamped envelope.
7. The Seller will notify
the agent's assistant immediately if any sales material becomes depleted or damaged.
8. The Seller agrees to
stage price reductions if the property has not sold within 40 days, and Sanford
Systems' marketing efforts have been fulfilled.
9. The Seller agrees to
speak with Walter or his assistant
the moment a concern arises. The Seller will not let any
disappointments, if any, build to the point of distress.
10. The Seller agrees to
market the property to all friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances.
If any interest is developed through these contacts, the Seller is to notify Walter
Sanford immediately.
11. The Seller agrees not
to question Doug's advertising/ direct mail/ telemarketing sequence. After years
of experience, Doug knows the best return for the dollar.
12. The Seller agrees that
an assistant, agent or client initiated contact every 10 days is enough to keep
the Seller informed.
13. The Seller will notify
the agent immediately if any circumstances such as liens, lawsuits, re-finances
or changes in marital status have occurred since the ratification of the listing.
14. The Seller agrees to
contact Doug if another agent solicits the listing at any time.
15. The Seller agrees to
contact Doug if a change in motivation occurs.
16. The Seller agrees to
contact Doug should the Seller want to view or purchase any properties.
17. The Seller agrees to
inform the agent of any violations of city, county, state, building, fire or health
codes.
18. The Seller agrees to
inform the agent of any building permit inadequacies.
19. The Seller will keep
the agent informed of Seller's itinerary when traveling.
20. The Seller agrees not
to rent the property unless the tenant is aware of all showing and sale procedures,
and has agreed to same.
21. The Seller agrees to
promptly provide any operating, utility or loan statements upon request.
22. The Seller agrees not
to talk to the buyer.
23. The Seller agrees not
to negotiate without agent present.
24. The Seller agrees to return phone calls immediately.
25. The Seller agrees to
keep the agent informed of any financial problems that affect the property.
26. The Seller agrees to
keep the agent aware of all physical changes to the property during the listing.
27. The Seller agrees to
pay for home inspection and termite reports if necessary prior to the sale of
property.
28. The Seller agrees not
to remove real property from the premises(the Seller understands the difference
between real property and personal property.)
29. The Seller agrees to
notify agent of any other owners that have any interest in the property.
30. The Seller agrees to
leave power of attorney with a trusted representative when leaving town.
31. The Seller agrees to
vacate the premises on the agreed upon time.
32. Seller agrees to provide
an answering machine at their home for purposes of showing instructions and updates.
It is our desire to form
a partnership for profit. Profit is defined as the Seller closing escrow with
a smile on his/her face, with a check that represents the top market value ...
all accomplished in record time.
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