1. Realty Executives International has revolutionized the real estate business by hiring only top producing agents and giving them the highest level of independence & support available in the industry. The ultimate winner is the consumer who chooses the services of a Realty Executives agent.
2. Internet Marketing - Steve and Sarah have an interactive and upgraded website, www.SteveBergelin.com. Steve and Sarah also invest in the listing enhancements provided by Realtor.com, the #1 visited real estate web site in the nation. Visit www.SteveBergelin.com to see how Steve and Sarah markets their listings internationally with customized descriptions, additional pictures and other special features. Steve and Sarah post their listings on many additional real estate web sites, such as www.RealtyExecutives.com, www.REIntegrity.com,& www.WIHomes.com. By creating personal accounts on sites like www.trulia.com and www.zillow.com, Steve and Sarah ensure these sites carry their listings as well. In addition, with Broker Reciprocity, you will automatically be given internet exposure to all MLS cooperating brokers web sites.
3. Relocation Expertise – Steve has worked with most of the relocation companies in the U.S. including Cendant Mobility, Cross Country Relocation, Prudential Relocation, Executive Relocation, Weichert Relocation, The Relocation Center, Relocation Plus, and GMAC, and ReMax Relocation. He understands the special needs of transferees and helping them relocate and get settled in their new community.
4. RE Mobile Connect - Our latest technology for marketing homes capitalizes on mobile marketing. With custom Microsoft® Tags, phone and text numbers featured on yards signs, buyers can get instant property information, photos, interactive maps and directions via their mobile phone. Property updates like price changes & open houses are instantly sent to prospects who utilize this special feature!
5. Appointment Scheduling – all showing appointments are made through dedicated Realty Executives administrative staff using an internet based appointment system called Showing Desk. Office hours are 8:30am – 7:00pm, Monday through Thursday; 8:30am – 6:00pm, Friday; and 9:00am -3:00pm on Saturday & Sunday, for maximum availability. Steve is notified of all confirmed showing appointments immediately by email for follow up.
6. Reverse Prospect Searches/Contacts – Steve will systematically identify which agents are working with buyers that meet the criteria of your home through the Multiple Listing Service and proactively contact them to promote your property and encourage a showing.
7. Brokers Open House – When appropriate Steve will invite all area agents for a viewing of your property.
8. Negotiating Offers – Steve will prequalify all buyers or will insist upon a lender pre-approval with offers. Cash offers will require verification of sufficient funds.
9. Title Insurance- Realty Executives Integrity has partnered with Knight-Barry Title and you will be presented with the cost prior to closing. Every effort will be made to make your closing go smoothly.
10. Closing – Steve will coordinateall closing activities including mortgage payoffs, municipal letters, association dues, & closing statement. Presigning is available which eliminates the need for you to attend the closing.
11. Licensed Client Care Coordinator- Sarah Smart, an experienced licensed agent, works with Steve to provide 7 day per week personal service.
Items Needed to List Your Home
1. Extra set of keys
2. Mortgage information and account numbers.
3. Room sizes or floorplans
4. Social Security numbers
5. Survey (if available)
6. Age of mechanicals (roof, furnace, water heater, etc)
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Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are three ways to help you turn your house into the home of someone else’s dreams. We’ve broken down each category into low-cost, “Basic” tips and tricks, and an “All-Out” blow-the-budget transformation. How far you take it is up to you.
By: G. M. Filisko
By: G. M. Filisko
By: G. M. Filisko
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