Before we execute an Exclusive Listing Agreement, we will:

• Prepare pricing recommendations by analyzing competitive properties on the market, comparable sales, pending contracts and homes that did not sell.
• Obtain assessment information including: mortgage information, taxes, property improvements, utility costs, etc.
• Recommend property improvements to yield the highest possible price.
• Provide you with suggestions for showings.
• Discuss staging recommendations to help you yield the best price.
• Prepare and explain an estimate of closing/settlement costs and net proceeds.
• Discuss possible inclusions/exclusions and personal property.
• Counsel you regarding preparing your home for sale.

When we begin the marketing process we will:

• In the First Phase ...
  • Arrange for interior and exterior photographs and a visual tour.
  • Install a professional full color yard sign and a brochure box to attract "drive-by" prospects.
  • Enter property information into Trend and Innovia Multiple Listing Service databases, which will expose your property to all licensed members in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland.
  • Install a secure electronic lock box to facilitate showings by all agents regardless of which company they work for.
  • Contact current prospects to offer a private showing.
  • Search for additional prospects.
  • Arrange for an office tour of your home.

• In the Second Phase ...
  • Prepare necessary marketing materials.
  • Add property information, photos and visual tour to our website at www.DeeAndDoreen.com.
  • Prepare full color feature sheets that highlight all of the features and benefits of your property.
  • Prepare a Home Display Book.
  • Review the property to check condition.

• In the Third Phase ...
  • Conduct direct mail/email program as necessary.
  • Provide information about the purchase agreement and negotiations.
  • Hold either a public or a Broker’s open house, as needed.

• In the Fourth Phase ...
  • Provide monthly written marketing reports to update you regarding changes in the current market conditions.

• In the Fifth Phase ...
  • Hold pricing strategy conference.

• While your transaction is pending we will:
  • Deposit earnest money as required by Delaware law.
  • Order deed, wood destroying insect report and other items, as needed.
  • Coordinate water, septic and any other inspections, as needed.
  • Review the inspection reports with you and help coordinate or negotiate repairs.
  • Follow up with borrower's lender.
  • Review the closing conditions on the borrower’s mortgage commitment.
  • Post sale as "pending" on Multiple Listing Service records, put up "Sold" sign.
  • Assist cooperating agent with any problems relative to the sale.
  • Provide mortgage information to closing attorney to order pay off information.
  • Schedule the closing.
  • Coordinate possession of property.
  • Locate a new home, if desired.

• At settlement we will:
  • Review HUD1 closing statement with you.
  • Attend the closing and answer your questions.

• After settlement we will:
  • Maintain a file of all closing papers.
  • Download all closing documents on CD for your records.
  • Pick up yard sign and electronic lock box.