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CalNeva wrote:
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> You have touched on some of the important points below such as advertising,
> changing agencies for non-performance etc. That is good. I'd add the
> following:
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> 1. Get a referral for an agent that works the listing and not just list
> the property. Ask the prospective agent to explain how do they intend to
> market the property and to incorporate the marketing plan into the listing
> agreement. Ask questions related to the market in your area and compare the
> responses. This will tell you which agents are keeping up with market and
> which ones do not. Some of the questions to ask are:
Also note that there are sellers agents and buyers agents. If
you used an agent in your search to buy your house and liked
the service that's a very poor reason to go to that individual to
sell your house. They are different specialties.
> 1. How many properties similar to your are on the market now?
> 2. What is the average number of days on the market for a property to
> sell?
Both speak to setting performance expectations that are realistic.
> 3. What are some of the recommendations for cosmetic preparations you can
> make to get the property ready for sale?
HGTV have shows that specialize in this. What they do is far in
excess of what is typically needed but you can take some of the
basics: Cut back most of the plants, scrub the place until it is
spotless, reduce clutter so rooms have under half the items you
would normally put in them, where your personal tastes run
agains tthe common go with the common not with your preference.
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