Sellers Can Count on Paula Gaut:

From Listing to Closing

We are committed to offer the highest standards of professional service to all our customers.  To assure you that your property is marketed to its fullest potential and to obtain the highest possible market value, the following will be completed:

1. Prepare CMA to establish fair market value
2. Prepare and sign listing contract
3. Send listing contract to MLS board
4. Place "For Sale" sign on property
5. Place lock box on property, if needed
6. Notify the Top 100 Agents of this new listing
7. Schedule property for MLS tour
8. Mail "Just Listed" flyers to neighborhood
9. Place "Open House" ad in local paper
10. List pictures on eight web sites
11. Phone all potential buyers with details of listing
12. Hold open houses
13. Arrange showings for other agents
14. Contact you regularly with verbal progress reports
15. Prepare and deliver Marketing Service report to owner
16. Review marketing activities with owner
17. Pre-qualify potential buyers
18. Present and discuss all offers on property with owner
19. Negotiate the transaction with other agent
20. Finalize the sales contract
21. Confirm that all contingencies on sales contract are completed
22. Finalize the closing
23. Arrange for relocation agent, if required
24. Marketing strategy includes marketing to other REALTORS®, brochure and homebook (ask for my marketing strategy in writing)
25. Virtual Tours, numerous web sites
26. Sellers are informed and trained in preparing their home for showing

Evaluate Provide and interpret market research on:

• Specific properties
• Marketplace activities
• Trends
• Sale to list price ratio
• Average number of days on market, area of interest
• Evaluation of schools in area
• Numbers of owners in area versus renters
• Information on subdivision in area that could affect resale value
• Information on average low and high price ranges for area/subdivision of interest

Negotiate

• Advise regarding negotiating strategies
• Advocate and communicate your position
• Paula and the client are partners in every aspect of the transaction

My Commitment: service with your interests in mind

• Provide a customized plan
• Communicate regularly
• Provide you with closing cost information