MARKETING PROCESS

There are probably as many marketing plans, and it is really a process, as there are Realtors who prepared them. Through the years our plan has evolved into the one you find below. Included are the activities that we have learned, by trial and error, and sometimes from the "school of hard knocks," are the most effective in leading to the sale of your home!

Before we meet

Prepare comparative market analysis to establish fair market value

At our first meeting

Learn about you and your goals. See house. Tell you about us, our company and how we work.

Prepare and sign listing contract and related documents

Gather information for marketing and MLS database

Advise you about preparing home for showing

Arrange for relocation agent, movers, if moving out of area

Start marketing process

Install "For Sale" sign and lock box

Take photo for temporary flyer

Enter into MLS computer

Order pre-search from title company

Schedule pre-inspection for warranty and/or termites

Prepare and send listing package to seller

Process digital photo and prepare

Upload photo and details of listing to www.dellishometeam.com and other web sites

Install Infobox and deliver flyers

Prepare marketing materials

Take slide photos

Process photos for MLS, internet and marketing materials

Upload photos into MLS and web site

Produce, print and assemble Homebooks

Deliver homebooks, information flyers and feature cards

Announce property in next marketing meeting at the Council of Independent Realtors

Schedule property for Realtors tour

Announce listing via email to the our mailing list and several hundred real estate agents

Ongoing activities

Provide flyers (or photo business cards) to be placed at your work, church, club, etc.

Keep you supplied with homebooks and flyers

Phone all potential buyers in our database with details of listing

Follow up on all calls, and Internet inquiries, all showings for feedback from agents or to answer questions

Contact you regularly with progress reports

Review market periodically and keep you informed of changes in market. Make needed adjustments in marketing plan and sale price

From offer to closing

Pre-approve buyers before finalizing any offer. Discuss all offers with you, and negotiate best contract

Coordinate transaction from sale to closing & funding with all parties. Negotiate any disputes re inspections or repairs.

Audit closing statement for accuracy and review with you

Attend closing

Stay in touch. Our intent is to be your Realtors for life!

Our goal is to help you sell your home for the highest price the market will bring, within your time frame, and to make the entire process as stress-free as possible.

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