Marketing Your Home
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
Your home is immediately listed on the Multiple Listing Service which updates a daily catalog of homes for sale through its member brokers and an on-line computer network, available to its members, with photos and descriptions of all listed properties. We personally submit photos and the descriptive elements of your home to ensure that you have the best possible representation on the MLS.
ON THE INTERNET
All of our property listings are online under Featured Listings on our website as well as on all local websites that subscribe to the Multiple Listing Service. Current research from the National Association of Realtors indicates that more than 80% of home buyers now begin the buying process online. Our website includes the most advanced tools available, including Active Maps and automatic email notifications, to give buyers a reason to keep coming back.
FOR SALE SIGNS AND BROCHURE BOXES
Immediately our distinctive 'For Sale' sign is placed on your property along with a brochure box containing photo/property information flyers.
VIRTUAL TOURS
As technology continues to plunge forward, we feel it necessary to be ahead of the game!! All of our listings have a Virtual Tour posted on the MLS system, REALTOR.com and our personal web site. Having virtual tours available is a wonderful tool that causes your home to stand out above the rest. Studies have shown that listings with extra photos and virtual tours receive up to 299% more viewings compared to those without.
PHOTO FLYER
As quickly as possible after receiving your signed listing contract, we prepare and print a professional color flyer. We make a point of having flyers for all of our listings available at each of our open houses.
OPEN HOUSES
If the location makes it feasible, we like to schedule an open house as quickly as possible after receiving the listing. We hold the house open for extended hours, usually from 2:00 to 4:00 on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and serve light snacks when appropriate. We are known for creating an inviting atmosphere - the food encourages conversation, fresh flowers add color and "life" so the agents and visitors tend to linger and 'absorb' the property, making them more inclined to remember your home. We also personally invite your neighbors to your open house - we go the extra "mile" to service our clients!
PUBLICATION ADVERTISING
We believe strongly in marketing your home to the best of our ability by utilizing the free HOMES publication distributed every two weeks, classified ads and featured advertisment sections in newspapers. We want your home to be in the minds of as many readers as possible.
DIRECT CALLS AND MAIL
We mail informational pieces to nearby homeowners to let them know your home is for sale. Frequently owners know a friend or family member who would like to move into the area. We also phone or mail information to all our propspective buyers to inform them of your listing.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
We believe in "old fashioned customer service". It's what makes us stand out from the rest. When your house needs to be shown - we'll be there. With the team approach, we'll make sure your home is represented when someone wants to see it. We won't just put a lock box on the door and never see you again. Your home deserves attention and we take that very seriously.