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What You Will Not Have To Do When I Am Your Agent


Pre-ListingListingPost-Contract
1. Prepare Listing Presentation for Sellers1. Establish Showing Instructions for Buyers1. Review All Offers with Sellers
2. Research Sellers Property Tax Info2. Agree on Showing Times with Sellers2. Prepare “Net Sheet” for All Offers
3. Research Properties Zoning Restrictions3. Attend Continuing Education Classes3. Counsel Sellers on Offers
4. Research Neighborhood HOA4. Obtain Copy of HOA Bylaws4. Obtain Pre-Approval Letter from Buyer’s Agent
5. Research Comparable Sold Properties for Sellers5. Explain in-Door Cameras & Showings5. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Qualifications
6. Determine Average Days on Market6. Explain Home Warranty Options6. Examine & Verify Buyer’s Lender
7. Schedule First Meeting7. Obtain Extra Keys for Lockbox7. Negotiate All Offers on Seller’s Behalf
8. Tour the Property8. Verify any Existing Lease Agreements8. Determine Loan Objection Deadline
9. Gather Info from Sellers about their Home9. Work with Tenants for Showings9. Determine Closing Date
10. Discuss Sellers Goals10. Provide Sellers Disclosure Form to Sellers10. Determine Inspection Objection Deadline
11. Present Listing Presentation11. Refer Landscaper to Clean Up Property11. Determine Appraisal Deadline
12. Provide Home Seller Prep Checklist12. Determine Best Staging Strategy12. Determine Earnest Money Terms
13. Advise on Repairs and/or Upgrades13. Set-Up House Cleaners13. Send Contract to Title Company
14. Advise about Landscaping Options14. Set-Up Photo Shoot14. Verify Buyer’s Agent Has Received Copies
15. Provide Overview of Current Market Conditions15. Gather all Finished Marketing Material15. Verify Earnest Money Deposited in Escrow Account
16. Explain your Personal Value to Sellers16. Write Detailed Property Description16. Change Property Status in MLS
17. Explain your Company’s Value to Sellers17. Enter Property Info in MLS17. Deliver Copies of Contract/Addendum to Seller
18. Explain the Value of the Neighborhood18. Create Virtual Tour Page18. Keep Track of Copies for Office File
19. Create Listing Agreement for Transaction19. Organize Photos in Best Order19. Coordinate Inspections with Sellers
20. Create Internal File for Transaction20. Have Listing Proofread20. Discuss Seller’s Inspection Resolution
21. Investigate any Unrecorded Property Easements21. Create Property Flyer21. Get All Repair Items in Writing
22. Discuss Property Inclusions & Exclusions22. Create Sign Rider22. Refer Trustworthy Contractors
23. Obtain Current Mortgage Loan Info23. Install Electronic Lockbox23. Keep Track of Repair Schedules
24. Explain Marketing Options24. Install For Sale Sign24. Schedule Appraisal
25. Research Property Ownership & Deed25. Create Facebook Ad25. Provide Sales Date to Appraiser
26. Confirm Lot Size on Survey26. Post Property on 15 Facebook Real Estate Pages26. Negotiate Any Unsatisfactory Appraisals
27. Describe the Buyer Pre-Screening Process27. Create Ad and Upload to 92 Websites27. Coordinate Closing Times & Location
28. Explain Buyer & Seller Agency Relationships28. Create Instagram Post28. Make Sure All Documents are Fully Signed
29. Order Plat Map from Title Company29. Verify Listing Data on Other Websites29. Verify Title Company has Everything Needed
30. Discuss Different Types of Buyer Financing30. Help Owners Coordinate Showings30. Remind Sellers to Turn Off Utilities
31. Discuss Appraisal Process31. Return ALL Calls ASAP – Weekends Included31. Make Sure All Parties are Notified of Closing Time
32. Verify Homeowners Association Fees32. Gather Feedback After Each Showing32. Make Sure Any POAs are Submitted
33. Confirm Water Source and Status33. Keep Track of Showing Activity33. Solve Any Title Problems before Closing
34. Verify Natural Gas Availability34. Advertise All Price Changes34. Receive and Carefully Review Closing Figures
35. Calculate Average Utility Usage35. Update MLS Listing as Needed35. Review Closing Figures with Sellers
36. Gather Transferable Warranties36. Review Market Data Weekly36. Verify All Agreed Upon Repairs have been Made
37. Determine Need for Lead-Based Paint Disclosure37. Schedule Weekly Update Calls with Seller37. Verify Clear-To-Close
38. Verify Security System Ownership 38. Get House Ready for Final Walk-Through of Buyers
39. Agree on Repairs to be Made Before Listing 39. Resolve any Last-Minute Problems
40. Guide Sellers in De-Cluttering 40. Make sure Title Commitment was Received
41. Review Closing Documents
42. Provide Home Warranty Paperwork
43. Provide Buyer with Transferable Warranties
44. Provide All Keys to Buyer
44. Provide All Keys to Buyer
46. Make sure Seller Proceeds are Correct
46. Make sure Seller Proceeds are Correct
48. Upload All Signed Documents to System
49. Close Out Seller’s File
50. Check in with Sellers after Closing
51. Request Feedback from Sellers