🏡 Services Offered to Our Valued Seller Clients 🏡
At Coldwell Banker Calabro & Associates, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to ensure a seamless and successful home selling experience. Our professional team is dedicated to guiding you through every step of the process with precision and care.
Pre-Listing Activities:
📅 Schedule a listing presentation appointment with the seller at a mutually convenient time.
📧 Confirm the appointment via formal written or email communication, followed by a courtesy call.
📝 Conduct a thorough review of pre-appointment questions to better understand the seller's needs and expectations.
📊 Conduct extensive research on all comparable properties currently listed in the market to gain insight into pricing trends and competition.
🔍 Analyze sales activity data from the Local MLS for market trends.
⏰ Determine the Average Days on Market for properties similar in type, price range, and location to provide informed guidance to the seller.
📜 Obtain and review property tax roll and assessor information for comprehensive understanding.
📊 Prepare a preliminary Comparable Market Analysis (CMA) to establish a fair market value for the property based on current market conditions and comparable sales.
🏠 Verify property ownership, deed type, and relevant public record information.
📋 Gather relevant public record information concerning lot size, dimensions, and any pertinent legal descriptions.
📑 Verify the legal names of owner(s) through county public property records.
📦 Compile a comprehensive listing presentation package incorporating the aforementioned research and analysis.
🌳 Conduct an exterior Curb Appeal Assessment of the subject property to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
🗃️ Organize and maintain a formal file on the property containing all relevant documentation and research findings.
🏫 Confirm the current public school district associated with the property and elucidate its potential impact on market value.
📇 Add the client's details into the database for efficient record-keeping and communication purposes.
Listing Appointment Presentation:
📊 Provide the seller with a detailed overview of current market conditions and future projections to set realistic expectations.
🏠 Conduct a thorough property tour to understand its features.
🎓 Highlight the agent's and company's credentials, emphasizing their expertise and track record within the market.
🌟 Present the company's profile and unique positioning or niche within the marketplace to showcase competitive advantages.
📈 Share the preliminary CMA for pricing insights.
💰 Offer a pricing strategy based on updated CMA data, professional judgment, property tour observations, and prevailing market conditions.
🤝 Discuss seller goals to tailor an effective marketing plan.
💻 Explain the potency of web marketing, IDX (Internet Data Exchange), and REALTOR.com in maximizing property exposure.
🕵️ Clarify the agent's behind-the-scenes efforts and weekend availability to assure the seller of dedicated support.
🔍 Elaborate on the role in screening potential buyers to safeguard against non-serious inquiries.
🎯 Present a strategic master marketing plan.
📝 Explain the transaction and agency brokerage relationship to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
📄 Review and expound upon all clauses in the listing contract and addendum, securing the seller's signature once the property is under the listing agreement.
📏 Gather precise square footage measurements, including overall and heated square footage as required.
📐 Measure interior room sizes to accurately represent the property's dimensions.
🔒 Identify any unrecorded property liens, agreements, or easements for full disclosure.
🏡 Obtain house plans if available and assess their relevance.
🕰️ Prepare showing instructions for buyers' agents and coordinate showing times with the seller.
🏘️ Identify the Homeowner Association manager if applicable and verify associated fees and bylaws.
💡 Research utility availability, suppliers, and costs.
🚿 Verify the property's sewer/septic system status for disclosure purposes.
🔥 Confirm natural gas availability, suppliers, and related details.
🛡️ Verify the status and terms of any security systems and termite bonds.
🎨 Assess the need for lead-based paint disclosure in accordance with regulatory requirements.
🛋️ Compile a detailed list of property amenities and their market impact.
📝 Document property inclusions and exclusions to streamline the sales process.
🔧 List completed repairs and maintenance items for buyer consideration.
🗝️ Arrange for the creation of extra keys for lockbox access and administrative purposes.
🏞️ Coordinate the installation of a yard sign to enhance property visibility.
🎨 Review curb appeal and interior decor assessments, providing actionable suggestions to enhance market appeal.
📄 Prepare a Local MLS Profile Sheet and input property data into the MLS database with meticulous attention to accuracy.
✅ Proofread the MLS listing for completeness and accuracy.
📊 Complete a new listing report for internal record-keeping.
📷 Provide the seller with copies of the executed listing agreement.
📸 Arrange for professional photography of the property and upload images to the MLS.
🔒 Install a lockbox for secure access by authorized parties.
📅 Coordinate property showings with owners, tenants, and other agents.
📞 Ensure prompt responsiveness to all communication, including returning calls promptly.
💻 Develop social media ads to expand reach and engagement.
📄 Design and distribute property flyers and feedback reports to interested parties.
🔄 Regularly review comparable listings to assess competitiveness and adjust marketing strategies as needed.
📰 Create a property marketing brochure for the seller's review and approval.
✉️ Send feedback emails to buyers' agents following property showings.
📊 Conduct weekly market studies to stay informed of evolving market dynamics.
🗣️ Discuss feedback from showings with the seller to strategize potential adjustments.
📈 Set up marketing reports on relevant platforms to monitor showing activity and market response.
📞 Conduct regular update calls with the seller to discuss marketing progress and pricing strategy adjustments.
Offers:
📄 Receive and meticulously review all Offer to Purchase contracts submitted by buyers' agents.
💼 Evaluate each offer and prepare a net sheet for the seller's comparison.
📊 Present the merits and weaknesses of each offer to the seller for informed decision-making.
📊 Create excel spreadsheets for easy comparison of multiple offers.
📑 Prepare and communicate counteroffers, acceptance, or amendments to the buyer's agent on behalf of the seller.
🤝 Initiate discussions with buyers' agents to review buyer qualifications and negotiate terms.
📋 Verify the buyer's qualification status with their lender and obtain pre-qualification documentation if not provided with the offer.
💼 Negotiate offers per the seller's instructions, establishing time limits for loan approval and closing.
📝 Facilitate the execution and exchange of contract documentation between parties upon acceptance.
Contracts:
💵 Promptly record and deposit the buyer's earnest money into the escrow account.
🚫 Disseminate any under-contract showing restrictions per the seller's preferences.
📄 Deliver fully signed Offer to Purchase contracts to the seller for their records.
📊 Upload copies of signed contracts to the office file for documentation.
🔄 Update the status in the Local MLS to reflect "Sale Pending" status.
📊 Update transaction management systems to reflect the pending sale status.
Home Inspections:
🏠 Coordinate with the seller to schedule a professional home inspection for the buyer.
🔍 Review the home inspector's report and assist the seller in identifying contractors for necessary repairs.
💼 Negotiate repair requests and oversee required repairs on behalf of the seller if needed.
The Appraisal:
🏢 Schedule the property appraisal and provide the appraiser with relevant comparable sales data.
🔍 Follow up on the appraisal process and assist the seller in questioning the appraisal report if deemed necessary.
Processing for Closing:
🔄 Coordinate the closing process with the buyer's agent and lender to ensure a seamless transition.
📄 Update closing forms and files as necessary for accuracy.
📊 Ensure all parties have the requisite forms and information for a smooth closing process.
📍 Select a suitable location for the closing and confirm the date and time with all involved parties.
👀 Work with the buyer's agent to schedule a final walk-through prior to closing.
📊 Request final closing figures from the closing agent and review for accuracy.
📑 Review closing documents with the closing agent and attend the closing with the seller if required.
🔄 Update the Local MLS status to "Sold," including relevant sale details such as date, price, and selling broker.
Our commitment to providing unparalleled service and support ensures that your home selling experience is not only successful but also rewarding and enjoyable.