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Our marketing plan to sell your home.
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Prepared for Potential Sellers
Presented by Martin Castro
Prudential BKB, REALTORS®
400 Shadow Mountain
(915) 799-6806
www.findhomez.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Spring 2007
Identifying your goalsIdentifying your goalsIdentifying your goalsIdentifying your goals
Marketing your Marketing your propertyproperty
Marketing your Marketing your propertyproperty
Establishing a pricing Establishing a pricing strategystrategy
Establishing a pricing Establishing a pricing strategystrategy
Preparing your Preparing your property for saleproperty for salePreparing your Preparing your
property for saleproperty for sale
Who we areWho we areWho we areWho we are
In order to best serve you, I want to learn more about your plans and needs. The following topics outlined below can help me understand your goals and help us build a strong working relationship:
The agency laws that apply as we work together in the marketing and sale of your property.
The objectives you want to achieve from the sale of your house and the support you expect to receive from me.
How the home-selling process should be tailored to fit the characteristics of your property.
The process of marketing and selling your house must match your objectives, priorities and needs.
When real estate professionals work with buyers and sellers, “agency” relationships are established. There are three kinds of agency relationships: Buyer’s Agent
Seller’s Agent
Intermediary Relationship
When you agree to have me help you sell your property, I become your “seller’s agent”, which means I will work for your best interests throughout the entire process.
When an offer is presented, the buyers will have a separate agency relationship with their broker.
1. Communication.
2. Motivation.
3. Time frame.
4. Relocation assistance.
5. Home-selling decisions.
6. Price.
7. Marketing Plan.
8. Previous home-selling experience.
9. Positive experiences.
10. Concerns.
11. Expectations.
The following topics will help me understand what is most important to you in the sale of your property.
Each property has special features that may interest buyers. Please tell me about your house.
1. What do you feel are the most appealing features of this property?
2. What features does this property have that differentiate it from other similar properties?
3. What changes or enhancements would you suggest to make your property as salable as possible?
4. What do you regard as the most attractive features of the surrounding neighborhood ?
5. Do you have any special terms or conditions regarding the sale of your property I should be aware of (e.g., items of personal property to be excluded, etc.)?
6. Are you aware of any problems or concerns regarding the property or the neighborhood that will need to be disclosed to prospective buyers?
Initial ConsultationInitial ConsultationInitial ConsultationInitial Consultation
Design and Implement Design and Implement Marketing PlanMarketing Plan
Design and Implement Design and Implement Marketing PlanMarketing Plan
Review Offer and Reach Review Offer and Reach Agreement with BuyerAgreement with Buyer
Review Offer and Reach Review Offer and Reach Agreement with BuyerAgreement with Buyer
Complete Settlement Complete Settlement ProcessProcess
Complete Settlement Complete Settlement ProcessProcess
After-sale ServiceAfter-sale ServiceAfter-sale ServiceAfter-sale Service
Selling a house typically includes many of the following elements. I will be your resource and guide every step of the way.
Prudential Real Estate has an agreement with Yahoo!, the No. 1 Internet brand globally and the most trafficked Internet destination worldwide.
This agreement enables visitors to the Yahoo! Real Estate section of the site to connect directly to the real estate website of a Prudential Real Estate affiliate.
In the January of 2004, Yahoo! reached 70% of all Internet users, drawing over 325 million unique visitors each month. Consumers who perform a search on Yahoo! Real Estate will be taken to a search results page co-branded Yahoo! Real Estate and Prudential Real Estate.
The most important words in Real Estate when selling your home.
EXPOSURE!EXPOSURE!
EXPOSURE!EXPOSURE!
EXPOSURE!EXPOSURE!
Source: Comscore Media Metrix Jan 2005
To successfully promote your property to the market, a comprehensive plan of targeted activities is essential. Our marketing program has three aims:Promote directly to prospective buyers
Print advertising
The Internet
Yard sign
Open houses
Other marketing activities
Enlist the efforts of other real estate professionals
The Prudential Real Estate Network
Referral and relocation resources
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Direct promotion to other real estate professionals
Maintain communication with you
Review the results of our marketing activities
Consult with you to fine-tune our marketing strategy, as needed
Week Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
One Install Lockbox
Two Yard Sign MLS
Web Sites
Preview for Prudential Agents
Promote at GEPAR
Preview for all local agents
Advertise in Real Estate Weekly
Ad in Times
Open House
Three “Just Listed” mailings
Promote at office meeting
Four E-mail Marketing Campaign
Advertise in Real Estate Weekly
Ad in Times
Open House
Five Review Progress
Promote at office meeting
SOURCE: The 2004 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Due to rounding, percentage distribution may not add up to100 percent.
Homebuyers may use several information sources in their search process, but they are most likely to find the home they actually purchase through a real estate sales professional.
National and international advertising
The Prudential Financial name is among the most widely recognized brands in the
United States.
Prudential Real Estate and its Network members spend millions of dollars in advertising each year so home buyers know the sign in your front yard.
Local advertising
Open houses prominently featured in Sunday’s El Paso Times attracts buyers.
Real Estate Weekly magazine advertising to showcase your property.
“Just Listed” postcards mailed to various neighborhoods.
Additional marketing programs
Exclusive agreement with Yahoo! Real Estate directs buyers to our office.
Direct e-mail campaigns.
Membership in the Employee Relocation Council (ERC) makes us available to transferring employees wherever they are relocating to or from.
Our innovative and aggressive advertising and marketing activities will help attract qualified buyers to your property.
Yahoo! Real Estate, www.yahoo.com – Prudential Real Estate is now the exclusive provider of real estate listings for Yahoo! Real Estate. Two million viewers visit Yahoo! Real Estate each month can now view your property.
The Prudential Real Estate Internet site, www.prudential.com, reaches prospective home buyers worldwide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Our local company’s Web site, www.prudentialbkb.com, offers a wide range of information to help buyers make informed decisions.
Sales Professional’s personal Web site, www.findhomez.com, has links to an updated list of properties that have just been listed on the market; various community organizations; and area school district information.
Potential buyers will have instant access to information about your property through our industry-leading electronic media.
Commitment to Customer Service
Prudential Relocation, the nation’s second-largest relocation firm as of March 15, 2004, according to Relocation Information Systems, is a premier provider of global mobility with locations in Phoenix, Washington D.C., New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, Taiwan, China, Mexico City and Hong Kong. Prudential Relocation associates work directly with relocating employees on a daily basis and use advanced information and communications capabilities as a commitment to customer service. As a result, Prudential Relocation achieved a 94 percent transferee satisfaction rate in 2003.
Company Strength
In 2003, Prudential Relocation served approximately 47,000 relocating employees from Fortune 500 companies, small industrial and service companies, and U.S. government agencies. After completing approximately 187,000 relocation transactions with approximately 1,000 clients in 2003, Prudential Relocation continues to have a 95 percent client retention rate.
By providing peace of mind to prospective buyers, these steps can enhance the salability of your property:
Written disclosure
A written property disclosure statement will give buyers a clear understanding of this property and the surrounding neighborhood.
Home warranty
A home warranty can give prospective buyers peace of mind by providing repair-or-replace coverage of major home operating systems and appliances.
Professional home inspections
Professional inspections, such as structural, roof and termite, will reveal the current condition of the property.
Market-sensitive pricing can be the key to maximum market exposure and, ultimately, a satisfactory sale.The existing pool of prospective buyers determines a property’s
value, based on:
Location, design, amenities and condition.
Availability of comparable (competing) properties.
Economic conditions that affect real property transactions.
Factors that have little or no influence on the market value of a house include:
The price the seller originally paid for the property.
The seller’s expected net proceeds.
The amount spent on improvements.
The impact of accurate pricing:
Properties priced within market range generate more showings and offers, and sell in a shorter period of time.
Properties priced too high have a difficult time selling.
An impartial evaluation of market activity is the most effective way to estimate a property’s potential selling price. A Comparative Market Analysis considers similar properties that:Have sold in the recent past
This shows us what buyers in this market have actually paid for properties similar to yours.
Are currently on the market
These are properties that will be competing with yours for the attention of available buyers.
Failed to sell
Understanding why these properties did not sell can help avoid disappointment in the marketing of your property.
An asking price that is beyond market range can adversely affect the marketing of a property. Fewer buyers are attracted, and fewer offers received.
Marketing time is prolonged, and initial marketing momentum is lost.
The property attracts “lookers” and helps competing houses look better by comparison.
If a property does sell above true market value, it may not appraise, and the buyers may not be able to secure a loan.
The property may eventually sell below market value.
It is important for a property to make the best possible impression on prospective buyers. The following can interfere with a buyer’s appreciation of a property:Exterior
Clutter
Lawn needs mowing and edging
Untrimmed hedges and shrubs
Dead and dying plants
Grease or oil spots on the driveway
Peeling paint
Anything that looks old or worn
Interior
Worn carpets and drapes
Soiled windows, kitchen, baths
Clutter
Pet and smoking odors
Peeling paint, smudges or marks on walls
These tips can help your house make the best impression, every time it is previewed by sales professionals or shown to prospective buyers:Interior
Make beds; clean up dishes; empty wastebaskets.
Remove clutter throughout and put away toys.
Set out “show towels” in baths.
Freshen the air; potpourri or baked bread aroma; deodorize pet areas; set a comfortable temperature.
Do quick vacuuming and dusting.
Arrange fresh flowers throughout.
Fire in fireplace (when appropriate).
Play soft background music.
Exterior
Remove toys, newspapers, yard tools and other clutter.
Tidy up; pick up after pets.
Park vehicles in the garage or on the street; leave the driveway clear.
Add color with flowers and potted plants.
No one has a more important role in the home-selling process than you. Here are some ways your participation can contribute to a successful sale: Maintain the property in ready-to-show condition.
Ensure that the house is easily accessible to real estate professionals (lock box and key).
Try to be flexible in the scheduling of showings.
When you are not at home, let me know how you can be reached in case an offer is received.
If approached directly by a buyer who is not represented by a real estate professional, please contact me. Do not allow them into the property unescorted.
Remove or lock up valuables, jewelry, cash and prescription medications.
I will work with you at every stage of the home-selling process, from the development and implementation of a Marketing Plan, through the negotiation of purchase offers to the final settlement of the transaction
We will want to agree to a system of regular communication so that you can be kept informed at all times.
I will give you reliable information and solid advice so that you can make informed decisions.
It is my hope that you will be so pleased with my service that you will turn to me for advice on your future real estate needs.
I will apply my knowledge and expertise to achieve the successful sale of your property. Here is what you can expect from me:
Here are some things you might liketo know about me.
Professional experience & education Licensed in ‘93 as a REALTOR® B.B.A. – Finance & Marketing M.A. – Management Business Teacher-Franklin H.S.
• An active member of the community Marathon Runner Fundraising-The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society
I am ready to help you find your next
home!
Worthy of Trust
Our heritage reinforces the need to safeguard our customers’ interest. We keep our promises and behave with integrity at all times.
Customer Focused
We believe the best way to win customers is to earn them. Our goal is not to simply attract them, but to gain them as customers for life.
Respect for Each Other
We maintain an environment where innovative, service oriented associates work collaboratively to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Winning Attitude
We strive to anticipate our customers’ needs and proactively provide them with
the best possible advice and solutions.
Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services are guided by these core values:
Reputation Commitment to customer service Advanced technology Network strength High standards
Why Prudential Real Estate can do more to meet your home-selling needs:
Thank you for your consideration.
If I can be of service, contact me directly on my cell phone at:
915-799-6806
Or e-mail at:
Martin Castro, REALTOR®