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FORMER U.S. NAVAL OFFICER<br />
832.610.4290<br />
<strong>Morad</strong>@<strong>Morad</strong><strong>Fiki</strong>.com<br />
HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com<br />
ELEGANCE | EXCELLENCE | FINESSE
I would like to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to interview for the job to<br />
sell your house and for trusting us to be a part of your real estate goals.<br />
We are excited to meet <strong>with</strong> you and show you why so many sellers choose<br />
Houston’s #1 REALTOR ® on social media every day over other agents to get their<br />
house sold.<br />
Enclosed is our unique <strong>Pre</strong>-listing Package that explains the benefits of our<br />
proactive marketing plan and aggressive negotiation tactics that have resulted in<br />
selling houses for top dollar and faster than the competition.<br />
I am confident that after reading through our <strong>Pre</strong>-listing package, you will desire<br />
these results. When we meet in person, we will show you step-by-step how we<br />
give you the best chance of selling your property for the most amount of money,<br />
in the fastest time, and <strong>with</strong> the least amount of stress.<br />
I have enclosed several useful documents regarding the selling process and the<br />
benefits of working <strong>with</strong> a professional and award-winning real estate team.<br />
It is my ultimate goal to exceed your expectations and provide you <strong>with</strong> such a<br />
great experience, that you will recommend <strong>Fiki</strong> Properties to all your friends and<br />
family for their real estate needs!<br />
Your <strong>Listing</strong> Agent,<br />
WHO WE ARE<br />
Upon honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy in 2013, <strong>Morad</strong> <strong>Fiki</strong> has built his business on Integrity,<br />
Honor, Honesty, and Trust. With his burning passion for the industry, <strong>Morad</strong> has become one of the<br />
faces of the luxury real estate concierge service in Houston. <strong>Morad</strong> has always strived to use innovative<br />
and unorthodox marketing strategies for high-end luxury residential properties, <strong>with</strong> a proven track<br />
record of success. He constantly thinks outside of the box, consistently delivering enhanced social<br />
media techniques to target online buyers for his high-end listings and delivering the best<br />
pool of potential buyers to his clients.<br />
Recognized as the forerunner in Houston real estate, <strong>Morad</strong> strives to be at the forefront of the “next<br />
new thing” to provide the freshest and most modern marketing strategies. His legacy brings flavor,<br />
creativity, and excellence to the real estate field, dubbing him as “The Future” of luxury real estate in<br />
Houston. As “The Future” of Houston’s real estate industry, his vision is to empower the market <strong>with</strong><br />
effective and efficient marketing strategies. Named by Houston Luxury Magazine as one of “Houston’s<br />
Top Luxury Real Estate Professionals,” <strong>Morad</strong> continues to use his expertise to help his clients achieve<br />
their goals of homeownership and investment.<br />
AWARDS & ACCOLADES<br />
Million Dollar Guild<br />
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist<br />
Texas Realtors Leadership Program<br />
Certified International Property Specialist<br />
Keller Williams Global Property Specialist<br />
Keller Williams Luxury Homes International<br />
Institute for Luxury Home Marketing: Member<br />
Greater Houston Luxury Home Connection: Member<br />
Featured in Forbes Magazine<br />
U.S. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal<br />
National Defense Medal<br />
Former U.S. Naval Officer<br />
Masters in Business Administration<br />
#1 <strong>Listing</strong> Specialist at KW Platinum 2020<br />
FORMER U.S. NAVAL OFFICER<br />
832.610.4290<br />
morad@moradfiki.com<br />
HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com<br />
Houston’s #1 Real Estate Agent on Social Media<br />
FEATURED IN:
HOUSTON REALTOR ® ON SOCIAL MEDIA<br />
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA<br />
STRATEGY<br />
Unmatched by the competition, we leverage our network of over 65,000+ followers to<br />
locate a pool of potential buyers and provide maximum exposure for your property.<br />
EXPOSURE FOR YOUR PROPERTY<br />
We leverage our network of over 65,000+ followers on social<br />
media and our global network of agents to target and locate the<br />
best-qualified pool of buyers for your home.<br />
TRACKABLE ANALYTICS<br />
We track and share data <strong>with</strong> you to see how your home’s custom<br />
social media strategy is performing and how it’s being consumed, so<br />
we can further target the most likely demographics.<br />
GENERATE QUALIFIED BUYERS<br />
With our extensive marketing strategy that includes professional<br />
photography, video, drone, and more, your property will be the<br />
star of the show.
MORAD FIKI<br />
VS. OTHER AVERAGE AGENTS<br />
UNMATCHED IN QUALITY AND EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT<br />
SERVICE:<br />
FIRST 24 HOURS:<br />
• Install Sign and Supra Box<br />
• Order Professional Photography<br />
UNPARALLELED<br />
CLIENT CONCIERGE &<br />
COMMUNICATION<br />
OTHER AVERAGE AGENTS:<br />
• Little to No Communication<br />
• No Professional Marketing<br />
• No Team Support<br />
• No Website<br />
• Takes Weeks to <strong>Pre</strong>pare Your Home For the • No Digital Exposure or <strong>Pre</strong>sence<br />
Market<br />
• No Effort to Keep Marketing Fresh<br />
• Point & Shoot Photos on Personal Phone • No Electronic Campaign<br />
• No Weekly Ads<br />
• Inconsistent Schedule<br />
• No Direct Mail Campaign<br />
MORAD FIKI VS. THE AVERAGE AGENT<br />
NEXT 48 HOURS:<br />
• Submit to Multiple <strong>Listing</strong> Service<br />
• Take Interior and Exterior Property Photography<br />
• <strong>Pre</strong>pare All Marketing Materials<br />
• Targeted Ads via Social Media Platforms:<br />
Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, etc.<br />
• You Will Receive a Weekly Market Insights Report<br />
• You Will Receive With a Weekly <strong>Listing</strong> Activity<br />
Report<br />
NEXT 72 HOURS:<br />
• Submit <strong>Listing</strong> to Multiple <strong>Listing</strong> Service<br />
• Customized “Just Listed” digital campaign<br />
targeted to the most qualified buyers<br />
• <strong>Listing</strong> Syndication to 100+ real estate<br />
websites, including:<br />
- HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com<br />
- Zillow<br />
- Redfin<br />
• A Dedicated Client Concierge Team to<br />
Serve all Your Needs and Questions<br />
• One-on-One Weekly Check-ins to Keep<br />
You in the Loop on Your Property’s Activity<br />
on the Market<br />
• Property Showings and Follow-ups<br />
Updated in Real Time for you to Access<br />
• Consistent Online Advertising to a<br />
database of over 65,000+ viewers<br />
• Valuable Feedback to Keep Your Home Hot<br />
on the Market<br />
• Customized Direct Mail Campaigns<br />
• Professionally Designed Print & Digital<br />
Marketing Pieces<br />
• Targeted Ad Campaigns to Thousands of<br />
Potential Buyers<br />
OVER 200+ HOMES<br />
SOLD<br />
OVER $60,000,000 IN<br />
REAL ESTATE SALES<br />
LESS THAN 60 MEDIAN<br />
DAYS ON MARKET<br />
95.9% AVERAGE SOLD<br />
PRICE VS LIST PRICE<br />
SELLS 5 OR FEWER<br />
HOMES A YEAR<br />
$1,250,000 OR LESS IN<br />
REAL ESTATE SALES<br />
60+ MEDIAN DAYS ON<br />
MARKET<br />
WHO YOU WORK WITH<br />
Matters<br />
• Housing data by HAR. The forecast is an estimate based on data from multiple sources. While it is<br />
deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
MARKETING<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
SETTING YOUR HOME APART<br />
ON THE MARKET<br />
In real estate marketing, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all. We know what<br />
it takes to find the right buyer for a home like yours and will tailor our marketing<br />
strategy to them. Our exceptional marketing approach guarantees that your home<br />
will stand out from the rest.<br />
• Professional home & drone aerial (on large properties) photography<br />
• Distinctive property brochures & postcards<br />
• Effective digital ads on major social media platforms such as Facebook &<br />
Instagram allow us to advertise to specific zip codes and demographics for a<br />
targeted approach in finding buyers<br />
• <strong>Pre</strong>mier exposure on:<br />
• Zillow.com<br />
• Realtor.com<br />
• Trulia.com<br />
• Homes.com<br />
• KW.com<br />
• HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com<br />
• Exposure to local, national, and international brokerage networks<br />
• Multiple <strong>Listing</strong> Service input <strong>with</strong> Featured Supplement<br />
• Exclusive Property Tours & Open Houses
DIGITAL<br />
MARKETING<br />
Custom-curated designs to make your home stand out from the rest on the market and<br />
help capture the beauty of your home.<br />
VIDEO FOR<br />
SOCIAL<br />
MEDIA<br />
LOCAL<br />
EXPOSURE<br />
EXPOSURE<br />
TO OVER<br />
65,000<br />
FOLLOWERS<br />
3D<br />
VIRTUAL<br />
TOUR<br />
STUNNING<br />
DRONE<br />
PHOTOS<br />
DIGITAL<br />
STRATEGY
THE IMPORTANCE OF<br />
WORLD-CLASS<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
Specializing in the high-end luxury market, <strong>Morad</strong>’s ability to showcase homes<br />
is unparalleled in the industry, and that is why he is the #1 <strong>Listing</strong> Agent at<br />
KW Platinum. We provide your home <strong>with</strong> stunning, professional photography.<br />
Exceptional photography is the most important piece of our marketing campaign<br />
because home buyers are looking at dozens of homes online. If your listing doesn’t<br />
draw them in, you could be missing out on clicks, showings, and a potential buyer.<br />
STAND OUT FROM SURROUNDING<br />
HOMES FOR SALE<br />
Your home will be the benchmark that everyone will use to<br />
compare other homes in your area.<br />
SELL YOUR HOME FASTER<br />
By having attractive photography and stunning marketing material<br />
from those photos, it will drive more interest to your home.<br />
SELL YOUR HOME FOR MORE<br />
The perceived value of your home is elevated <strong>with</strong> exceptional<br />
photography.
THE IMPORTANCE OF<br />
VIDEO & DRONE<br />
A large majority of home buyers start their search online. Having professional<br />
video available puts your listing one step above those that don’t. Property videos<br />
also provide viewers a real sense of how a home looks and feels beyond static<br />
photography, and can also give them a better idea of the community and all it<br />
has to offer. There is a psychological pull when a buyer can see themselves living<br />
in the home.<br />
Drone Photography is critical in marketing your home to capture the full Home &<br />
Lifestyle experience. In addition to accurately depicting the home and lot size, it also<br />
helps viewers see the whole picture - local shopping, parks, popular landmarks,<br />
location, views, and more.<br />
We use drone photography to highlight surrounding community features and their<br />
proximity to your home.
WHAT WE’LL DO TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD<br />
MARKETING<br />
PROGRAM<br />
The first step in marketing your home to get it sold is pricing it right. That’s why we spend time on<br />
the front end completing a comparative market analysis, reviewing that information <strong>with</strong> you, and<br />
then, coming up <strong>with</strong> a competitive price to get your home sold for the most money in the least<br />
amount of time.<br />
PROPERTY FLYER<br />
Buyers and other agents will<br />
know your home is special.<br />
We will design a professionalquality<br />
flyer to highlight the key<br />
features and benefits of your<br />
home, show appealing photos,<br />
and get buyers and other<br />
agents to want to find out more<br />
about your home.<br />
FEEDBACK<br />
When someone shows your<br />
property, their feedback, good<br />
or bad, is essential to getting<br />
your home sold. Our <strong>Listing</strong><br />
Concierge will be in touch<br />
every week to deliver feedback<br />
and immediately provide an<br />
action plan to help ensure your<br />
home has its best face forward.<br />
OPEN HOUSES AND<br />
BROKER OPEN<br />
Many of our listings are sold<br />
to buyers whar are working<br />
<strong>with</strong> our team. Our staff of<br />
dedicated Buyer Specialists<br />
will familiarize themselves <strong>with</strong><br />
the features of the homes and<br />
make sure that our buyers have<br />
the opportunity to see your<br />
home first.<br />
THE SIGN IN YOUR YARD<br />
Once we have agreed on a price<br />
and your home is staged and ready<br />
to show, we begin our full Marketing<br />
Program, starting <strong>with</strong> our sign in<br />
your yard. We’ve worked hard to<br />
create a great reputation in the<br />
marketplace, so that our “For Sale”<br />
sign in your yard will draw agents<br />
and buyers who have seen us and<br />
are confident in working <strong>with</strong> us.<br />
VIRTUAL TOUR<br />
Buyers today are tech-savvy. Many<br />
of them want the opportunity to<br />
“tour” your home from the comfort<br />
of theirs. We’ll create a multimedia<br />
tour of your home and place it on<br />
our website for buyers across the<br />
world to see.<br />
INTERNET ADVERTISING<br />
We’ll market your property <strong>with</strong><br />
professional photography, 24 hours<br />
a day, to buyers around the world on<br />
our website. Buyers can see your home<br />
whenever and wherever it is convenient<br />
for them.<br />
SOCIAL MEDIA ADS<br />
Many buyers want information<br />
immediately. That’s why we’ll market<br />
your property nonstop online.<br />
Potential buyers can access a detailed<br />
description of your property any time of<br />
the day or night - hassle-free.<br />
EXTENSIVE REALTOR ®<br />
NETWORK<br />
Your property will be promoted<br />
through the local Multiple<br />
<strong>Listing</strong> Service to over 50,000<br />
REALTORS ® in our area in<br />
addition to hundreds of<br />
thousands across the country.<br />
These REALTORS ® and their<br />
clients will be able to see full<br />
details and professional photos<br />
of your home.
MAXIMUM ONLINE<br />
EXPOSURE<br />
REACHING THE LARGEST POOL<br />
OF BUYERS POSSIBLE<br />
In addition to leveraging our 65,000+ social media network, your property will be<br />
featured on our personal website, single property website & syndicated to hundreds of<br />
real estate websites. Our internet marketing strategy ensures your home’s details are<br />
available online in the most effective places people search for their homes. With our<br />
internet marketing, your home will be exposed to an expansive network of local and<br />
global real estate agents, placing your property in front of buyers that are searching for<br />
a house just like yours.<br />
Negotiating<br />
ON YOUR BEHALF<br />
As part of your team, we want to make sure selling<br />
your home is as seamless and effortless as possible.<br />
In a seller’s market where prices are rising, the property appraisal may be lower<br />
than what a buyer offers. This makes it harder for the buyer to secure a mortgage<br />
unless they make up the difference. We will navigate these challenges for you. As<br />
an experienced REALTOR ® , I have trained extensively on how to negotiate on your<br />
behalf as well as how to manage the following areas:<br />
• Contract terms and conditions<br />
• Counter offers<br />
• Seller’s disclosures<br />
• Review of the title report<br />
• Buyer’s home inspection and reports<br />
• Termite inspection and reports<br />
• Buyer’s request for repairs<br />
• Escrow instructions<br />
• Communication <strong>with</strong> the mortgage lender<br />
• <strong>Pre</strong>paration of recent, comparable home sale reports<br />
• Clear communication <strong>with</strong> the buyer’s agent on the buyer’s side<br />
From the moment you receive your first offer until your funds are disbursed at<br />
closing, we are there to represent you, negotiate in your best interest, and ensure<br />
that you are informed every step of the way.
INTEREST & EXCITEMENT<br />
HOW THE PRICE OF YOUR<br />
HOME IS<br />
Determined<br />
The price of your home is determined in<br />
several ways:<br />
1. What you have in the home<br />
2. What you need out of it<br />
3. What you want<br />
4. What it appraises for<br />
5. What your neighbor’s home sold for<br />
6. What the tax office says it’s worth<br />
7. How much it’s insured for<br />
8. based on the price of homes where<br />
you are moving<br />
The true market value of your home is...<br />
what a buyer is willing to pay for the<br />
property:<br />
1. Based on today’s market<br />
2. Based on today’s competition<br />
3. Based on today’s financing<br />
4. Based on today’s economic<br />
conditions<br />
5. Based on the buyer’s perception of<br />
the condition of your property<br />
6. Based on location<br />
7. Based on normal marketing time<br />
Properties that sell in today’s market:<br />
On a scale of 1 - 10 (“10” are the ones<br />
that are selling). How can your property<br />
be a “10”?<br />
1. By improving the condition<br />
dramatically<br />
2. By providing world-class marketing<br />
and exposure<br />
3. By improving the way your home<br />
shows<br />
4. By adjusting the price<br />
10%<br />
30%<br />
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9<br />
NUMBER OF DAYS ON MARKET<br />
The right price is important!<br />
• A property generates the most<br />
interest when it first hits the market.<br />
• The number of showings is greatest<br />
during this time if the home is priced<br />
at a realistic market value.<br />
• Starting too high and dropping the<br />
price later misses the excitement and<br />
fails to generate strong activity.<br />
• Many homes that start high end up<br />
selling below market value.<br />
60%<br />
75%<br />
Pricing your home competitively will<br />
generate the most activity from agents<br />
and buyers.<br />
90%<br />
Pricing your property too high may make<br />
it necessary to drop the price below<br />
market value to compete <strong>with</strong> new, wellpriced<br />
listings<br />
Questions to ask<br />
YOUR REALTOR ®<br />
1. Are you a full-time or part-time REALTOR ® ?<br />
2. What percentage of your listings sell vs. expire?<br />
3. Does your agent market your listings internationally?<br />
4. Do you prospect for buyers daily, and how do you do it?<br />
5. Can you provide me <strong>with</strong> a written step-by-step Marketing Plan of Action?<br />
6. How many homes have you sold in the last 12 months?<br />
7. Do you have a full-time staff working to get your home under contract and<br />
closed?<br />
8. Will your featured property be available to over 2 million users each<br />
month?<br />
9. Will I receive daily updates on Real Estate Activity in my area, including<br />
price changes, houses that have sold, and houses that have gone up for<br />
sale?<br />
10. Do you have one of the top two relocation firms in the country, bringing<br />
buyers into Houston every week?<br />
NOTES:
Virtual<br />
SHOWING HOMES<br />
SAFELY<br />
Our goal when selling your home is the safety for all involved in the transaction.<br />
That’s why a majority of initial showings are virtual first. We use 3-D tours,<br />
property websites, and live virtual showings prior to having a potential buyer visit<br />
your home.<br />
ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO<br />
FOLLOW THE BELOW GUIDELINES<br />
WHEN VISITING YOUR PROPERTY:<br />
• If a potential buyer is experiencing any symptoms including:<br />
Fever, sore throat, coughing, or difficulty breathing, they may<br />
not enter the home.<br />
• The use of hand sanitizer is required prior to entering the<br />
property.<br />
• Visitors are encouraged to avoid touching their face or mask<br />
when in the home.<br />
• Wearing PPE is required upon entering the property.<br />
• A limit of two visitors per household to maintain proper social<br />
distancing.<br />
• All visitors must maintain a six feet distance.<br />
• All visitors must avoid touching any surfaces.<br />
• After visiting the home, an agent will request the disposal of all<br />
protective equipment.<br />
HOME SELLING PROCESS<br />
Buyers are still looking and sellers are still selling. The only difference is finding the safest and<br />
most efficient way to fulfill the needs of everyone. Our selling process is simple, virtual, and most<br />
importantly, safe!<br />
VIRTUAL CONSULTATION<br />
We will schedule a virtual, dynamic consultation to discuss your<br />
objectives and create the best plan to fulfill them.<br />
DIGITAL MARKETING PLAN<br />
We will customize our digital and virtual marketing plan to generate<br />
maximum exposure to your home.<br />
VIRTUAL HOME TOUR<br />
We will utilize 3-D virtual walkthrough technology, aerial drone<br />
visuals, and highlight videos.<br />
ELECTRONICALLY SIGN<br />
Once you accept an offer, you will electronically sign and review all<br />
documents, offers, disclosures, etc.<br />
INSPECTIONS<br />
Inspectors/appraisers will wear personal protective equipment & take<br />
the necessary precautions to conduct walkthroughs safely.<br />
CLOSING & CONVEYANCE<br />
Closing documents will be signed <strong>with</strong> a mobile notary and all<br />
access materials/information will be transferred safely.
CLIENT SUCCESS<br />
Stories<br />
<strong>Morad</strong> is extraordinary! We gave him a<br />
difficult task: to find a reasonably-priced<br />
townhome for lease that was zoned to<br />
Memorial HS. In this tight market, it was very<br />
difficult. He worked tirelessly for 2 months<br />
and found us the perfect place. He was<br />
always cheerful, he responded to questions<br />
immediately, and we felt he was always on<br />
our side. Amazing considering this was only<br />
a lease transaction. Highly recommend!<br />
Murad <strong>Fiki</strong> is an excellent realtor who provided an<br />
amazing experience when I wanted to buy my first<br />
house. He was straightforward, gave many ideas, and<br />
showed honesty through his knowledge in the realtor<br />
field in advising inspection cleaning and much other<br />
stuff. It was very nice doing business <strong>with</strong> him. Murad<br />
was also ready to show the property at any time I text<br />
him he was quite flexible <strong>with</strong> my schedule. Very nice<br />
person at heart and I feel he will not let down any<br />
future buyers or sellers in the realtor businesses. Thank<br />
you, <strong>Morad</strong>.<br />
<strong>Morad</strong> <strong>Fiki</strong> is a great realtor. He answered<br />
our all questions at any time. He replied in a<br />
short time. We bought our first house which<br />
means that we didn’t know the process, he<br />
informed us very well. We really appreciate<br />
his service!<br />
I highly recommend <strong>Morad</strong>. He is fast, responsive,<br />
energetic, elegant, classy, and very honest. He is also<br />
a Navy Veteran who served honorably and that is now<br />
eager to serve your needs. He knows the real estate<br />
market like very few do. He is definitely the man to go<br />
to when looking for a home. He will definitely exceed all<br />
your expectations.<br />
<strong>Morad</strong> was the best realtor I have come<br />
across. He is the whole package. He<br />
is extremely knowledgable, persistent,<br />
responsible, efficient, understanding, and<br />
responsive. He had everything taken care<br />
of immediately. I never had to worry. He<br />
was very patient and understanding, the<br />
perfect real estate agent for me being a<br />
first time home buyer. He was so patient<br />
<strong>with</strong> my questions and huge lists of wants.<br />
I recommend him to anyone looking for an<br />
agent.<br />
Working <strong>with</strong> <strong>Morad</strong> was an absolute pleasure! He<br />
is professional, knowledgeable, and persisted in<br />
providing frequent updates throughout the process.<br />
I was really impressed <strong>with</strong> his meticulous efforts to<br />
ensure our home was marketed widely among realtors<br />
and prospective buyers. Our home was sold <strong>with</strong>in<br />
our expected time-frame and we have <strong>Morad</strong> to thank<br />
for such a smooth and predictable experience. <strong>Morad</strong><br />
will always have our highest regards and we would<br />
unquestionably recommend him for anyone looking to<br />
buy or sell real estate. Thanks, <strong>Morad</strong>!
THE DO’S & DONT’S<br />
OF SELLING YOUR HOME<br />
THE DO’S<br />
Most buyers have a hard time imagining how a home will look <strong>with</strong> their belongings in it.<br />
Your goal is to give them a blank canvas. To that end, you should:<br />
• Remove excess clutter<br />
• Paint your walls a neutral color<br />
• Keep the home well-lit and bright - leave on a few lights in key areas throughout<br />
the home and pull the curtains open.<br />
• Leave your home every day <strong>with</strong> it ready to show.<br />
• Your goal should be to make a positive first impression. That impression starts<br />
from the moment the buyer pulls up to your home.<br />
• Keep your ard clean. It should be cut and watered regularly<br />
• Trim your hedges and pull any excess weeds. If you have a flowerbed, make<br />
sure that it looks well-maintained.<br />
• Make any necessary repairs upfront. If you make the kinds of repairs upfront<br />
that you’re going to have to make anyway, your house will look more attractive<br />
to potential buyers.<br />
• Repair loose or damaged shingles, walkway tiles, siding, and caulking. Repair<br />
any cracks, leaks, or water damage.<br />
• Replace worn carpet <strong>with</strong> a good medium quality neutral carpet.<br />
• Repair dripping faucets and showerheads.<br />
• Inspect and, if necessary, repair the heating, cooling, and electrical system.<br />
THE DONT’S<br />
1. It’s best to not be present during showings. We recommend that, if the only reason you<br />
are going out is because of a showing, you wait until they arrive. And, when they arrive,<br />
tell them, “my listing agent has asked that everyone use the lockbox” and then lock the<br />
door. This will help us keep track showings and provide you <strong>with</strong> extra security.<br />
2. For your own security, do not leave valuables in plain sight.<br />
3. Showing feedback is our way of finding out what the market has to say about your<br />
home. Don’t ignore this feedback. We will discuss all feedback <strong>with</strong> you and make<br />
suggestions. Please be prepared to listen to this informed advice.<br />
PREPARING YOUR HOME<br />
GENERAL:<br />
• Start by airing out the home. Most people are<br />
turned off by even the smallest odor. Odors must<br />
be eliminated, especially if you have pets, young<br />
children in diapers, or if you are a smoker.<br />
• If it has been over a year since the carpets have<br />
been cleaned - or if they need it - now is the time to<br />
do it. Bare floors should be waxed or polished, as<br />
well. Clean and wipe down all stained woodwork<br />
<strong>with</strong> a wood maintenance product including,<br />
doors and cabinets.<br />
• Replace or clean A/C filters. Clean all A/C vents<br />
and intake grids.<br />
• Keep A/C set no warmer than 75 degrees and<br />
heat no cooler than 70 degrees.<br />
• Use an air freshener in each room (Glade Plug-ins<br />
work well, but try to avoid floral).scents as they<br />
tend to be too strong.<br />
FOR SALE<br />
What more could you want than to get your home sold for top dollar in the shortest amount of time<br />
possible, <strong>with</strong>out any hassles? If you take a moment and read through the following suggestions before<br />
you place your home on the market, you’ll be on your way to a successful sale!<br />
Our goal is to simplify, depersonalize, and de-clutter the home for it to show larger and brighter, giving<br />
a more spacious feel to potential buyers. These steps will provide you <strong>with</strong> an advantage over the<br />
competition. Many items will need to be moved to storage and packed for moving. <strong>Pre</strong>paring your home<br />
is important and should be considered as merely giving you a head start on the move to your new home.<br />
LIGHTING COMMENTS:<br />
• Upgrade wattage in all light fixtures to the highest<br />
levels safety will allow.<br />
• Dust and wash all light fixtures and fans.<br />
CARPET:<br />
• Steam clean if not replacing. If replacing, we<br />
can help you make the choices that will be most<br />
appealing to buyers.<br />
WINDOW COMMENTS:<br />
• Dust blinds, windowsills, and plant ledges.<br />
• Remove any cobwebs inside and outside.<br />
• Clean interior and exterior of all windows and glass<br />
doors.<br />
• Take screens off before washing and leave off the<br />
front of the house.<br />
• Keep all blinds and shades pulled up or open, and<br />
remove draperies to allow for maximum light.<br />
BATHROOMS:<br />
• Clean all tubs, toilets, and sinks. Then polish the<br />
sinks and hardware to a shine.<br />
• Remove unused shampoos, cleansers, soaps,<br />
scrubbing implements, and toiletries.<br />
• Remove laundry hamper and wastebasket.<br />
• Rugs and commode lid covers should be removed.<br />
• De-clutter and organize the counter space and<br />
linen cabinets.<br />
• Bathtubs, showers, and sinks should be freshly<br />
caulked. The grout and tile should be clean and in<br />
good condition, and faucets should be leak-free.<br />
KITCHEN:<br />
• De-clutter all flat surfaces (countertops, appliances,<br />
and furniture).<br />
• Remove all magnets, notes, pictures, etc. from the<br />
front and sides of the refrigerator.<br />
• Thoroughly inspect your kitchen and clean all<br />
appliances. Remove any appliances that aren’t in<br />
use.
THANK YOU<br />
THANK YOU<br />
FORMER U.S. NAVAL OFFICER<br />
832.610.4290<br />
<strong>Morad</strong>@<strong>Morad</strong><strong>Fiki</strong>.com<br />
HoustonLuxuryRealEstate.com<br />
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