Seller Info   The National Association of Realtors Survey found that sellers had 5 questions they wanted answered. Where are you going to advertise my home? What specific steps are you going to take to market my home? What are your credentials? What is my home worth? What will I realize from the sale of my home? If these questions mirror those that you have I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally and share my plan to successfully sell your home in the shortest amount of time for the most amount of money possible!     Questions & Suggestions to help your home sell faster...   Get Ready...Start Outside! Stand across the street, and take a look at your home from a potential buyer’s viewpoint… 1. Too many cars parked in front? 2. Is the lawn trimmed and are spots in need of re-seeding.  Get landscaping in top shape. 3. Remove all refuse, leaves or clutter from yards, sidewalks, porches and decks.  Plant and have flowers. 4. Fencing straight?  Does any part of the house, trim, decks, gates and front door need painting?  Remember, when a buyer comes to look at your house the first thing he/she  sees is your front door. 5. Wash screens and windows outside and buy things that enhance the house for showing that you can take with you...a new welcome mat, big potted plants for the inside, pots of geraniums for the patio or deck.   Freshen Up the Inside… The emotions you’re trying to stimulate are triggered by sensory experiences.  Aim for the senses, especially smell & sight.  Clean, fresh smelling homes will sell faster! 1. Badly faded walls or worn woodwork reduce appeal...selective painting will help to add a fresh look. 2. Check all light bulbs and detail all light fixtures. 3. Oven ranges and sink clear and neat? 4. Take things out of closets & cabinets that are not essential to your life and pack them away. 5. Clear stairway and hallways to open them up. 6. Too much furniture?  Put it in the garage or store it or

BUYERS TIPS IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES   With inventory diminishing daily and multiple offers being extremely common, it is of great importance that you position yourself to have the "Best Chance" to get your offer accepted. You enhance your chance of getting the home of your choice by doing the following: Get pre-approved for the purchase: Submit a strong competitive offer: Include substantial earnest money deposit Minimize or eliminate contingencies: Make a buyer profile available: Be prepared to preview a new property quickly: Homes sell sometimes in hours. Be prepared to make decisions quickly and be accessible to change the terms instantly. Time on the job, flexibility, reason for purchasing seller's home, etc. The fewer contingencies, the stronger the offer.: Acceptance of an offer is sometimes determined by the amount of the deposit. A larger amount may signify a bigger commitment to the seller. Submit the offer as if there will be multiple offers. This takes very little time and is of great value. At this time, identify the price range for which you qualify and which fits your lifestyle. Buyer and agent to have instant communication access: Let us maintain instant access to each other via office phone, voice mail, fax, pager or cellular phone.

7. Bathrooms that sparkle, sell homes & the opposite is true...dirty baths can turn off a buyer. 8. Does the interior need painting?  $100 worth of paint may balance $500 in a price cut.  9. Does the carpet need cleaning or replacing? 10. Are all appliances clean and in good working order?   Minor Repairs Make Sense… Get all those minor flaws fixed since they detract from your homes value.  Don’t make major changes, except for new carpeting and new paint. 1. Dripping faucets lead buyers to question the plumbing system. 2. Loose doorknobs, sticking drawers or doors? 3. Fix all caulking, especially in the bathrooms. 4. In general, if it’s busted...fix it.

Buyer Info   HOW CAN AN AGENT HELP? The real estate transaction is complicated.  Buying a home is time consuming.  Consumers have less time to commit to the tasks involved in the home buying process.  A consumer needs someone who has the experience, knowledge, tools and most up to date training to best serve them.  I have the necessary objectivity and seasoned negotiating skills to make the process go smoothly and protect my clients interests. Various tasks have to be completed when buying a home.  It is my personal objective to assist in completing those tasks and working with you to ensure a smooth closing transaction. Getting Ready: Pre-qualifying you for financing so that you will have an idea of how much home you can afford and what type of monthly obligation would be involved. Showing you homes that are currently available in your price range. Provide you information on schools and other city services as well as tax rates. If you are buying or selling the Metroplex has a lot of golf courses. I have bought and sold homes on the many of the courses. Call me for a complete list of homes for sale. 817-996-9091 Negotiating a Contract: Providing the proper forms for preparing a sales contract when you are ready to make an offer on a home. Providing an analysis of current market values in order to assist you in obtaining the most advantageous price and terms. Conveying the contract to the seller as well as any counteroffers and requested contract modifications. Preparing for Closing: Monitor as permitted by law and local practice the transaction from pre-settlement (escrow) throughout the closing process. Offer information regarding other professionals for the necessary inspections on a timely basis. Providing access to the home for any last minute inspections. Provide the Title Company with any information needed for closing. Together, we will execute a plan that will fulfill your dreams of homeownership