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For Sale By Owner Center--Review Process for Asheville, NC.

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Asheville Real Estate-KB's RpomiseMy Promise To You as Your Realtor....

If you decide in the end not to go it alone, please be assured that I am here to help you, and not forsake you in the process.  Accordingly, I've prepared a list of things that you should know that I will be doing for you if your decide to use me in the listing of your house.  My assurances to you are based on the fact that I've been successfully applying these Principles with whomsoever I had the pleasure of doing business with over the last years.... So read, and relax...

 

1. I will educate you through the entire home-buying process;

2. I will help you to understand all the paperwork in advance;

3. I will help to find the best solution to any problems that might arise during the entire transaction;

4. I will properly prepare any forms, contracts and disclosures that are required to ensure all documents are legally correct;

5. I will help you find the right home in the right neighborhood by conducting a systematic search using your specific requirements;

6. I will guide you to homes in an effective and professional manner;

7. I will provide you with comparable market sales data to help ensure that you are paying the proper price for the home;

8. I will assist you in selecting competent escrow/closing and title people and help you to understand the process;

9. I will see that all required disclosures are made;

10. I will suggest which professional inspections should and must be made on the property;

11. I will protect your interests with all sellers;

12. I will help you understand the use and limitations of good-faith deposits;

13. I will advise you when you should seek the advise of an attorney;

14. I will make sure the appraisal process is handled properly;

15. I will help you negotiate the best price available for all costs and fees related to the transaction;

16. I will negotiate and deal effectively on your behalf with all parties of the transaction;

17. I will advise you as to how homes should be prepared to show and sell;

18. I will properly handle the walk-through process with you prior to final closing;

19. I will see that any repairs or requirements are met prior to final closing;

20. I will advise you of any contractual changes that might be necessary prior to closing;

21. I will advise you as to what course of action to take if the seller refuses to close the transaction;

22. I will see that each and every facet of the buying process is handled effectively, professionally and in your best interest. I will oversee the entire closing process;

23. I will see that the completion of the transaction is as smooth as possible right through such things as obtaining keys and taking possession of the property;

24. I will help you recover any overages that are paid during the closing process; and

25. I will oversee the entire closing process.

Additionally, I look forward to providing this unusually high level of service and commitment, thereby “defining your success in real estate!” After all, it is your satisfaction that defines my success, ultimately earning your loyalty in every real estate transaction you will ever make!

1. I will meet and get to know you, in order to discover your wants and determine your needs;

2. I will review your property;

3. I will review tax and special assessment information, loan information, utility costs, history of the property and other relevant facts;

4. I will put together a detailed report which will include the following:

  • My marketing program to sell your home to prospective buyers and to other REALTORS™
  • Information about my company
  • Recommendations regarding price and terms
  • Current financing information
  • An estimate of selling costs;

5. I will prepare the actual paperwork to present your home to the market;

6. I will assist you in preparing your home for presentation;

7. I will, in order to MARKET your home:

  • Call other sales associates with pending prospective buyers
  • Submit detailed facts, highlighting your property’s best features, to other area brokers,
  • sales associates and serious prospective buyers
  • Report your property to Multiple Listing Service immediately, which will expose your
  • property to all REALTORS® within the MLS system
  • Place a large “For Sale” sign in your yard to attract “drive-by” prospects
  • Call local Real Estate offices to give them advance information
  • Present your property at our Sales meetings
  • Advertise locally
  • Prepare a feature sheet with a list of all the benefits and features of your property
  • Contact neighbors for potential buyers (with your permission)
  • Send direct mail listing announcements to surrounding communities and neighborhoods
  • (with your permission)
  • If appropriate, hold your house open
  • Follow up enthusiastically after an Open House to all people who have shown interest
  • Distribute feature sheets to my “top agent list”
  • Prepare financing packages of possible ways for buyers to buy your home;

8. I will COMMUNICATE REGULARLY with you during the marketing of your property:

  • Monthly marketing report
  • Showing reports
  • Notification (in advance when possible) of any request to show your house
  • Provide you with a copy of any documents you may be required to sign
  • Assist you through the entire closing process;

9. I will, in SHOWING your house,:

  • Consider all serious prospective buyers, screen and qualify in advance (whenever
  • possible) and counsel them in every available financial alternative
  • Carefully follow-up on anyone who previews your house;

10. I will present all purchase agreements made on your home;

11. I will counsel you on all offers and negotiate the best possible price for you;

12. I will negotiate and follow through with the completion of all major contingencies;

13. I will make certain that loans are processed properly;

14. I will close and deliver your net proceeds;

15. I will assist you in finding a new home;

16. I will contact a cooperating broker, if you are moving to a new area, coordinating the sale here with the buying of your new home there.

My Pledge of Quality:

The sale of your home will be my prime responsibility, supported by my entire organization. I will work for you full-time, as your professional sales associate, to sell your house for the highest possible price, in the least amount of time, with the least amount of inconvenience to you. I will use my expertise to make this as smooth and pleasant transaction as possible.

I DON’T WANT TO JUST LIST YOUR HOME.... I WANT TO SELL IT!

My Promises to You also include...

If you decide to list with me, during the listing period, I promise to perform the following services if applicable:

1. Provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help you determine the best price for your property, and an estimate of proceeds you may realize from the sale, based on the CMA.

2. Provide you with a market sensitive Marketing Plan designed to get your property sold in the least amount of time and the least inconvenience to you.

3. Advise /i>you of the benefits of a home warranty.

4. Inform you of the documents required of you by law, and have these on file for potential buyers.

5. Counsel you on preparing your property to attract buyers and generate activity in the market.

6. Inform all Keller Williams, at our Team Meeting, about your property to determine if it matches the needs of their buyers as well as post a flyer on your home on to our in house bulletin board.

7. Market your property through the local Multiple Listing Service and cooperate with local brokers and agents.

8. Place an electronic lock box on your property. This will provide a readout (for security purposes) of when your property was shown and which Realtor showed it.

9. Develop a profile of probable buyers to determine our marketing strategy.

10. Design a “Highlight Sheet” with your property’s amenities for interested buyers.

11. Advertise your property in various Real Estate publications and enlist your help in writing the ads.

12. Notify homeowners in your neighborhood and surrounding area that your property is on the market and ask if they know of any potential buyers.

13. Hold a broker’s open house, if you so desire, and give you feed back from local Realtors.

14. Hold an open house, if you so desire, to attract potential buyers, and relay their comments.

15. Provide you with a Market Activity Report each week

16. Communicate with you weekly to discuss Market Activity Reports, showings, local market changes, updating your ad, and feed back from Realtors and buyers.

17. Update your CMA- discuss competing listings and new sales in the area.

18. Inform you of any financial market changes in interest rates and financing options.

19. Advise you and consult with you during the negotiation process. Provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. (As allowed by agency law.)

20. Coordinate and oversee all facets of contract to closing.

If at any time during the listing period, you feel I am not performing the services I am promising to keep, you may contact my Broker-in-Charge. They will either assure that you that will I remedy any deficiencies, or, release you from the Exclusive Right to Sell the Listing Agreement and assign your listing to another Keller Williams agent.

Remember: For Sale By Owner Center--Review Process: Buying and selling a luxury home or finding that special piece of Asheville Real Estate with Kathleen Blanchette, a fully licensed Keller-Williams Asheville Real Estate Broker and Realtor, is a comprehensive and thoroughly professional experience in buying and selling Asheville Real Estate throughout the Blueridge and Smokey Mountains, where efficiency, personal regard and concierge services are guaranteed every step of the way.  Keeping the Tradition of Integrity..., and a Reputation for Results! 

Whether its a North Carolina luxury homes on your own Private Mountain Estate in one of our uniquely designed plush Golfing Communities, Exclusive Gated Communities, Active Adult Communities, surrounding Lake Communities, or a great Condominium, Loft or Townhome, all of Greater Asheville and Hendersonville Luxury Homes are within reach with Kathleen Blanchette.  Feel Free to browse the entire website of all available Greater Asheville Real Estate MLS and Western North Carolina MLS, for all Asheville Real Estate Properties, Land Acreage, Horse farms, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, New Home Plans, as well as handy relocation and moving calculators, tips for buying and selling a house, For Sale By Owner Center--Review Process, city and school reports, and more.  Just call us when you're ready to move ahead!  

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Disclaimer: All Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity Program of Western North Carolina Regional MLS, and respectfully includes the Asheville Board of Realtors, the Hendersonville Board of Realtors, the Brevard Board of Realtors among other professional boards which together govern, maintain and update all listed Real Estate in Western North Carolina and the surrounding 13 geographical counties. So governed, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, including but not limited to square footages and lot sizes, is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. All information presented on this website may change as data is updated on a 24 hour basis.  Users are directed to refresh pages from their own browser to ensure the most accurate information published is made available to them.  For all your Real Estate needs go to:  Asheville Real Estate  For more information and accuracy, contact Kathleen Blanchette directly.

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