SELLER RESOURCES

Hi Seller,

When you’re looking for a partner to help you negotiate the complexities of selling a home, you’ve come to the right place. The experience, dedication and strong communication you’ll receive here will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home:
Whether you are just thinking of selling, or you are ready to go, it is always good to involve a professional real estate agent, as early as possible, in the process – even one or two years ahead of time. You don’t want to spend money on a house that you are leaving, or that won’t bring you a return of your investment. But you might want to spend money in the right places to optimize your sales price.

Call Nelda Patterson, REALTOR today, to schedule a complimentary consultation and market analysis of your property.

Please look through the list of services that I provide to my sellers.

Prior to escrow

• Answer all your questions and concerns.
• Help you prepare your home to sell (repairs, renovation, cleaning, staging etc.).
• Develop a marketing and pricing strategy to offer, your house to the market.
• Create a customized marketing plan for your property.
• Take professional photographs (at least 20 for the MLS. The more the better.).
• List your home in the Multiple Listing Services (MLS).
• Promote your property on the following websites: www.neldapattersonrealty.com, TXR Homes, Nelda Patterson’s SDMLS.com and it’s Nationwide Affiliate Websites.
• Advertise your property on Facebook Business Page and LinkedIn.
• Send new listing information to surrounding neighbors.
• Invite surrounding neighbors to a special neighbors open house with refreshments, when applicable (with special attention to health and safety).
• Create a caravan for agents to preview the property.
• Send out pre-listing information to the top agents in my contact base.
• Contact my personal sphere and potential buyers.
• Install a “For Sale” sign, when applicable – Some properties are SOLD quickly and before a listing sign is installed.
• Hold open houses according to your specifications with a lender present to assist potential buyers.
• Install an agent ID capturing lock box, if appropriate Schedule showings with you, unless property is vacant.
• Follow up with every agent after showings.
• Report to you weekly, on the activity and feedback.
• Make sure all potential buyers are prequalified.
• Discuss the pros and cons of the different offers with your agent.
• Negotiate the best possible price based on current market value for you.
• Inform you of different financing options, prospective buyers are using.

When we are in escrow

• If necessary, schedule a third party appraisal.
• Assist you in finding a new home and interim financing, if needed.
• Coordinate all the different inspections with you and the buyer.
• Negotiate any repair and credit requests in your favor.
• Make sure all the timelines are being observed by both seller and buyer.
• Deliver any necessary disclosures to the buyer.
• Arrange for signing and notary for you.

After Closing

• Make sure the money is in your account after closing.
• Provide you with the necessary closing paperwork for your taxes.
• Send you an additional Settlement Statement in January of the following year for your taxes.
• Make sure you are comfortable in your new home.
• Be there for you when you need a plumber, roofer or anything else.

Oh, by the way®, if you know of someone who would appreciate the level of service I provide, please call me with their name and contact number. I’ll be happy to follow up and take great care of them.