You don't Hire an Agent for the Marketing they are going to do...

You hire them for the marketing they have already done!  If you are preparing to make an EXIT from your home, hire an EXIT Hill Country Realty professional to guide and advise you throughout the home selling process.  You may have entertained thoughts of "saving" the commission and going it alone...but in today's market it is not a wise decision to choose to be an "unrepresented seller."  Statistics show that 78% of unrepresented sellers ultimately list with a REALTOR and of the remaining sellers who do sell it themselves...they give up approximately 15% of their value.  It doesn't matter how you do the math...it's still cheaper to pay a commission than to give up 15% of what could have been in your bank account!  EXIT Realty has an international image and reputation for excellence in the industry and let's face it...the name's kinda funky...but you won't soon forget it and neither will potential buyers!  It's a word that appears in lights over every main door in the world!  

Deciding When to Sell

Timing really is everything!  Most often the NEED to sell dictates WHEN you sell.  Do you need to move in time for the kids to start their new schools in September? Are you relocating for a job transfer?  Do you want to catch the busiest time in your market area? What IS the busiest time in your market area? When will your new home be ready for move in?  These are all important questions that will affect the timing of the sale of your home...however...every qualified professional REALTOR knows that there is one factor that you control that impacts the time on the market for your property... 

Pricing...Why it's Critical to Price it Right from Day One!

Your goal is to get your property SOLD in the least amount of time for the most amount of money. This is where the expertise of a REALTOR is critical. Your agent must consider many factors, including market conditions, comparable home sales in your marketplace, competing available properties, your financial needs and then, in consultation with you, determine the best market price that will both address your objectives and present your property well to the buying public.  Overpricing even for "just a while" is a dangerous mistake that many a seller has made, only to end up settling for a below original suggested list price after the serious, qualified, interested buyers for their home have moved on.  Never make the mistake of listing with an agent because they gave you the highest price.   

Preparing your Home for Sale

There are many things you can do to improve the appeal of your home to the buying public.  Now it’s time to see your home through the eyes of potential buyers so when they visit your home, they are able to picture themselves living there. 

• Remove clutter and rearrange furniture (stage your home) to maximize space and appearance 
• Clean everything inside and outside...pressure wash the front walk, porch, door and clean windows 
• Make all reasonable repairs...take notice of things that may attract the attention of the inspector 
• Add a few special touches such as fresh paint on the front door, fresh flowers, soft music 

 Most buyers will hire a professional property inspector to complete a home inspection on your property.  It is critical that you understand what the inspector will look for during this inspection.  Many unexpected repair expenses can be avoided by addressing potential issues before the inspection ever takes place.  Ask your EXIT Hill Country Realty professional for a copy of the TREC Property Inspection Report so that you can review it prior to putting your home on the market for sale. 

Marketing

Think back to when you bought the home you are getting ready to sell...did someone sell it to you or did it sell itself?  There was something that attracted you to the property and compelled you to make an offer.  REALTORS don't really sell houses!  I know, that sounds really wrong...but it is true...the house sells itself...REALTORS guide the process of getting the homes in front of the buyers so that they can make their choice.  Then the agent's job is to guide the sales process.  You are hiring a REALTOR to position your property in the market effectively to get you the most money in the least amount of time.  It is important to hire an agent that utilizes state-of-the-art technology and marketing tools to expose your home to as many potential buyers as possible. The Multiple Listing Service® (MLS) is only one of the many tools and media your EXIT Hill Country Realty professional will use to effectively market your home for a quick and smooth sale.  The latest National Association of REALTORS (NAR) studies show that 87% of home buying consumers look online for property before they ever make contact with an agent...and they are online for an average of 8 weeks...yes, that's 2 months...before they make that contact.  As you can see based on these numbers it is imperative that the agent you hire not only have a presence online but a strong presence!  EXIT Hill Country Realty utilizes all the latest internet marketing avenues including: blogging, websites, video, virtual tours, social networking, creative photography, music, widgets, and more to maximize your presence on the world wide web!    

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