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Our VIP Seller Service provides you with timely, online, direct feedback from prospective buyers -- Your home will sell FASTER and for MORE money! Let me share an ugly truth about selling real estate. Most real estate agents are usually far more concerned about generating new listings than they are about selling the homes they've already listed. After you list your home with them, they become much more difficult to contact. The time it takes for them to return your call goes from minutes to hours or days (if you're lucky). Providing you with timely feedback on the progress they are making is a very low priority item. If they're not making progress on selling your home, you're the last person they want to talk with. The truth is they often just assume that eventually your home will sell just because they've put it into the multiple listing search, even if it takes several months and a couple of price reductions to do it. We're different. Our automated client Home Feedback System is just one way that we will provide you a much better home selling experience ending with the results you need. Here's how it works: 1. Each time your property is shown to a prospective buyer, the details of the showing are entered into my Home Feedback System. 2. My system then automatically follows up with each showing agent up to three times to solicit his buyer's comments on your home (Most agents don't have time to follow-up even once, let alone three times). Once received, these comments are automatically entered into the system. 3. As my client, you will receive private online access to the Home Feedback System: View all feedback responses to-date View statistics summarizing all feedback to-date View the status of pending feedback View comments posted on activity that we have done to help sell your home E-mail us directly What does this mean to you? You'll get immediate direct feedback from prospective buyers of your home allowing us to correct any misconceptions about your home or improve on problems with the way your home shows BEFORE they impact negatively on the sale of your home. My system logs all the agents of prospective buyers that have seen your property. I use this to instantly email every agent that has shown your home to let them know when we are about to receive an offer. This often leads to multiple offers or a bidding war on your home. I can also use the system to let other agents know about any changes in your listing. After all, what good is a marketing change if nobody knows about it? Feedback is always available you (24 hours a day). You'll never feel like you are "out of the loop". Not only will you get far superior customer service, but your home will sell faster and at a higher price.

Moving can be hard on everyone involved: adults, kids, and yes... even your pets! While your pet may not understand exactly what is going on, they can sense the stress (good or bad), that the whole family is experiencing. Add to that the fact that animals are creatures of habit and do not like changes to their usual routine, and you can understand why they become so confused. Your pets can also become quite anxious when all of a sudden, they see their human family busily throwing everything around them into boxes. Animals, just like people, can behave rather badly when under stress, so we need to do all we can to help them feel secure throughout the moving process. With this in mind, we have gathered helpful moving tips from industry experts that any pet owner can easily follow, and have created a FREE Special Report, entitled, "Pet Owners - Tips to Making Your Move Easier on Your Pets."

Selling your home in Seattle can be a complex and challenging process, especially if you're not familiar with the local real estate market or if you're new to the home selling game. Unfortunately, many homeowners make costly mistakes that can impact the success of their home sale and result in lower offers and longer time on the market. In this article, we'll discuss some of the most common homeseller mistakes and how to avoid them when you sell your home in Seattle. Overpricing Your Home One of the most common mistakes that homeowners make when selling their homes is overpricing them. While it may be tempting to set a high price and hope for the best, overpriced homes often languish on the market, leading to fewer showings and lower offers. To avoid this mistake, work with a real estate agent who has experience in your local market and can help you set a fair and competitive price that reflects the true value of your home. Neglecting Repairs and Maintenance Another common mistake that homeowners make is neglecting repairs and maintenance before putting their homes on the market. Buyers are more likely to pay top dollar for a home that is in good condition and move-in ready, so it's important to take care of any necessary repairs and upgrades before listing your home. This may include fixing leaky faucets, repairing broken tiles, repainting walls, and replacing worn-out carpets or flooring. Failing to Stage Your Home Staging is another important factor that can impact the success of your home sale. By arranging your furniture and decor in an attractive and functional way, you can create a welcoming and inviting environment that resonates with potential buyers. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to stage their homes or do so haphazardly, which can lead to fewer showings and lower offers. To avoid this mistake, consider hiring a professional home stager who can help you create an attractive and cohesive design scheme that highlights your home's unique features and selling points. Poor Marketing and Advertising Marketing and advertising are essential to the success of any home sale. Without effective marketing, your home may go unnoticed by potential buyers, leading to lower offers and longer time on the market. To avoid this mistake, work with a real estate agent who has experience in marketing homes in your local market and who can help you develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes online listings, open houses, and other forms of advertising. Being Unprepared for Showings When you sell your home in Seattle, it's important to be prepared for showings at all times. This means keeping your home clean and tidy, removing any clutter or personal items, and being flexible with your schedule to accommodate potential buyers. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to prepare their homes adequately for showings, which can turn off potential buyers and lead to lower offers. To avoid this mistake, be proactive in keeping your home in top condition and be ready to show it at a moment's notice. Poor Negotiation Skills Finally, negotiation skills are essential to the success of any home sale. Without effective negotiation, you may not be able to get the best possible price for your home or may have difficulty closing the sale. To avoid this mistake, work with a real estate agent who has experience in negotiating home sales and who can help you navigate the negotiation process with skill and confidence. In conclusion, selling your home in Seattle can be a complex and challenging process, but by avoiding these common homeseller mistakes, you can increase your chances of success and get the best possible price for your property. Whether you're upgrading to a larger home, downsizing to a more manageable space, or simply moving on to a new chapter in your life, selling your home in Seattle can be an exciting and lucrative opportunity.