Top 8 Things Sellers Need to Know BEFORE They Put Their House on the Market

Posted on June 28, 2021 (December 29, 2022) by Barb Schlinker

Eight Things Sellers Need to Know in Today’s Market

What are some things Home Sellers should be prepared for before they put their homes on the market?

Preparation is KEY

8 Step Checklist
Then the Marketing Systems Get Activated

16 Key System Activation

Market demand is High
Showing, Inspection Chaos Worse Than Ever!
We put Controls in place to give our clients Peace of Mind
What Most Agents Do
Tell sellers to Tolerate the overwhelming Onslaught of Showings
Encourage Acceptance of the First Offer within 1 day or less!

What WE DO:

Marketing systems
Attract ALL the buyers
Give them ALL a chance

Item # 1: Preparation

Assumption

NOT DOING THIS…Could cost a home Seller Thousands!
This Home Seller Lowered their Price to Get a Sale!
OTHER AGENT’S FAILED MARKETING MISTAKE

Item # 2: Market Knowledge Mistakes

Using the Wrong Data

5000 agents 74% sell 3 or less homes A YEAR!
SOLE Reliance is on the Recent LOWER Sales
Not Understanding Market TRENDS
Not Understanding Market DEMAND
Not Understanding Property’s SPECIAL BENEFITS
Million Dollar Discount Agent Example
AGENT “CHEAPED OUT”AND DID NOT USE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS!

Item # 3: The Most Likely Buyer

Most Agents will NOT be able to Identify
How do you Target Them?

Item # 4: Inspections

Preparation is CRITICAL
We Implement Systems

What are the rest of the Top 8 Things Sellers NEED to KNOW BEFORE They Put their House up for Sale?

Real Estate Market Analysis | What It Is And How To Do It

Item # 5: Contract Terms

The “Ball and Chain” of a House to Sell
Contingency Hidden in Contract Form

Item # 6: Closing and Possession

Closing and Possession are THE TARGET!
The entire Sale Culminates There
Post Closing Occupancy Options

Item # 7: Showings

Our System is designed to Maximize Showings in the LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME
Most Agents Encourage You to Show from 8 to 8 EVERY DAY!

Showing Problems:

NO SHOW
LATE SHOW
LEAVE DOORS UNLOCKED
LEAVE DOORS WIDE OPEN
LIGHTS ON
USE TOILETS
KIDS BOUNCE ON BEDS
SELLER CONFRONTATIONS!!!

Item # 8: MULTIPLE Offer FOG

TWO OFFERS IN EACH Offer
30 in 30 agents NOT USED TO IT

To Find Out More about How We Get our Seller’s Top Dollar with the Least Amount of Hassle,

call 719 301 3900.

You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.com

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