RE/MAX Realty Access Agents Listing Book

DOING MORE FROM
FOR SALE
TO
SOLD
That’s the sign of a RE/MAX agent
STEP BY STEP HELP
IN SELLING YOUR HOME

RE/MAX REALTY ACCESS
9173 ROUTE 30, IRWIN
724-864-2200
WHY RE/MAX
RE/MAX Realty Access was founded in 2007 to provide clients and real estate professionals with the
most powerful real estate brand in the world and to offer exceptional knowledge, experience and
superior customer satisfaction on a local level. RE/MAX Realty Access provides the benefit of being
part of the largest real estate brand, while maintaining a local business atmosphere and philosophy.
SELLING YOUR HOUSE INVOLVES ONE OF THE BIGGEST FINANCIAL DECISIONS YOU WILL
EVER MAKE
I have the knowledge, technology, training and expertise to minimize the stress of selling your
house, while maximizing the amount of money you receive from the sale.
My professional memberships include the National Association of Realtors ® , Pennsylvania
Association of Realtors ® and the Westmoreland West Association of Realtors ® .
MY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
• Prepare a Comparative Market Analysis of your
property to determine the most effective list
price
• Review an estimated cost breakdown
including the proceeds you can expect to net
from the sale of your property
• Provide you with a full-service customized
marketing plan for your home
• Discuss the benefits of a home warranty
• Explain disclosure obligations (to include
Seller Disclosures, Lead Based Paint disclosure,
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights disclosure)
• Explain the inspection and mortgage process
• Set up appointments for showings and
provide you with feedback
• Presentation and explanation of all written
offers
• Monitor and keep you informed as the closing
process progresses
• Attend closing to represent you and answer
any questions you may have

PREPARE YOUR HOUSE
FOR SALE
MAKE MINOR REPAIRS
• Replace burned out light bulbs
• Patch holes in the walls and touch up paint
• Fix doors and drawers that don’t
close properly
• Repair or replace torn screens
• Fix leaky faucets, re-caulk tubs, showers and
sinks if necessary
• Paint faded window trim and exterior
door trim
• Clean or paint front door
• Lubricate squeaky door hinges
STAGE FOR SUCCESS
Almost every home shows better with
less furniture.
• Each room should have the minimum
amount of the appropriate furnishings
• Pack up knickknacks, personal photos and
family heirlooms
• Clear off kitchen and bathroom counters
REARRANGE CLOSETS AND CABINETS
Buyers will open closet doors, kitchen and
medicine cabinets.
• Organize pantry and cabinet contents
• Reduce closet contents
• Neatly arrange clothing, shoes and shelf items
• Put medicines, personal and valuable items
out of site or locked away
MAKE THE HOUSE SHINE
• Wash windows inside and out
• Clean faucets and mirrors
• Clean out refrigerator
• Vacuum regularly
• Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light
fixtures
• Replace worn rugs
• Hang up fresh towels
• Replace old shower curtain
• Make beds
• Put clothes away
• Empty wastebaskets
• Keep driveways and sidewalks cleared
• Mow the lawn and trim the bushes
• Maintain for each showing
FIXTURES
All existing fixtures are generally included in
the sale. For example: light fixtures, ceiling fans,
window covering hardware, blinds, etc.
If you plan on taking a fixture with you, remove
or replace it prior to putting your property on
the market.
HOME OWNER’S INSURANCE
Some insurance policies do not include
coverage for vacant homes. Be sure to contact
your insurance company if your house is vacant
to verify that your insurance policy includes
coverage during the time your home is vacant.

PRICING & MARKETING
YOUR HOME
BENEFITS OF PROPERLY PRICING
YOUR HOME
• Maximize buyer traffic
• Attract the right buyers
• Positive impressions with local Realtors ®
• Reduce days on market
• Increase likelihood of multiple offers
• Minimize chance of appraisal problems
• Capitalize on other over-priced competition
• Minimize carrying costs on vacant properties
• Get your house SOLD!
MARKETING FOR MAXIMUM EXPOSURE
• Provide quality photography of the interior and
exterior of your home
• Create a professional property description
focusing on updates and desirable features
• Utilize the West Penn Multi-List – enabling
thousands of Realtors ® to provide your property
information to their buyers
• Broker Reciprocity — permits your property
to be displayed on all of the other major real
estate company websites
• Internet Advertising – including REMAX.com,
RealtyAccess.com, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia
and Homes.com
• Social Media Marketing – including Facebook
and Instagram
• Yard Sign — the RE/MAX Balloon and yard sign
are among the most recognized real estate
symbols in the world

SHOWING
YOUR HOME
Don’t Just Show Your Home… Show It Off!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE LASTING
The front of your home greets the buyers. Make
sure your landscaping is well manicured. Mow
your lawn weekly and edge up the driveway
and along the sidewalks. Make sure your
exterior paint is in good condition, front door is
clean, your sidewalk and steps are clear of snow
and ice.
NEAT AND CLEAN
Make sure your house is neat and clean from
top to bottom. A clean house shows better and
sells easier.
MANAGE YOUR PETS
Make sure your pets will not be a distraction
and make sure pet areas are clean and
odor free.
SECURE YOUR VALUABLES
You may want to consider putting your
valuables in a safe deposit box while your home
is on the market.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Pare down on personal items on foyer tables,
fireplace mantels and refrigerator doors.
BRIGHT AND CHEERFUL
Open the drapes and blinds, and turn on the
lights to make your home bright and cheerful.
TEMPERATURE
Set a comfortable temperature; cool in summer,
warm in winter.
SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
Try to arrange your schedule so you can leave
your home when an appointment is scheduled.
If buyers are alone with their Realtor ® , they are
more likely to ask questions and discuss their
thoughts about your home.
If you are home when buyers come to look at
your house, let the Realtor ® do the showing.
Be mindful of what you say to the buyers about
the house and especially try to avoid the topics
about price, terms, possession or other details
about the house.
Do not show your home to prospects without
an appointment; refer them to your Realtor ® .
NOBODY SELLS MORE
real estate
THAN RE/MAX

FOR SALE
TO SOLD
AGREEMENT OF SALE
Once you accept an Agreement of Sale and it
is fully executed by all parties, the contingency
period will begin. Contingencies may include
inspections, mortgage(s), appraisal, etc. I will
keep you informed as the process progresses.
Unless otherwise agreed to, you will need
to have the heat and all utilities (including
fuels) on and usable for the Buyer during all
inspections and appraisals.
PRE-SETTLEMENT WALK-THROUGH
The pre-settlement or final walk-through is to
allow the Buyer to look around and make sure
the property is in the condition stated in the
Agreement of Sale; required repairs have been
completed and appliances/fixtures have been
left or removed as agreed upon.
DAY OF CLOSING
Your home should be broom clean, free of
debris, and vacant by the day of closing.
Depending on the time of year, make sure your
grass is cut. Do not leave any personal property
in the house, including matching paint, floor
tiles, shelving units, etc., unless the Buyer
previously agreed.
CLOSING/MOVING
CHECKLIST
ITEMS TO BRING TO CLOSING
☐ Keys
☐ Garage Door Transmitters
☐ Photo ID (driver’s license)
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
☐ US Postal Service
☐ Banks(s)
☐ Credit Cards
☐ Insurance
☐ Doctors
☐ Driver’s License
☐ Social Security
☐ Voter’s Registration
☐ Magazine/Newspaper Subscriptions
UTILITIES TO CANCEL/TRANSFER
☐ Gas
☐ Electric
☐ Water
☐ Sewage
☐ Garbage
☐ Cable
☐ Phone
HOME OWNER’S INSURANCE
☐ Contact your insurance agent after
closing takes place

9173 Route 30
Irwin, PA 15642
724-864-2200 Office
RealtyAccess.com