LIVING ON AND ENJOYING THE NORTH SHORE

Selling your home
Requires the knowledge and capability to reach a broad audience. To meet this challenge, I have developed a marketing system that informs potential buyers locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This enormous scope provides your home with the maximum level of exposure.

Selling a home can be complex and time consuming. I believe that fully understanding all the steps involved in home selling benefits everyone. The following list shows a sequence of the overall process.

Pricing your home
I will provide a recent sales analysis of comparable homes and market trends to help you determine the value of your home.

Listing date
Once a price is established, I will ask you to select a date when your home will be placed on the market. I will offer you advice based on current market conditions.

Preparing your home
I can provide you with a list of recommendations for making your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers.

Listing agreement
I will ask you to sign a Listing Agreement with Vernon A. Martin Realtors. This agreement allows us to represent you and begin marketing your property.

Representation
As a prospective seller, you will receive professional representation from me as your Realtor. By signing a listing agreement with Vernon Martin, we are legally bound to work with your best interests in mind.

Disclosures
In addition to the Listing agreement, I will need to have you sign other documents as required by the state of Massachusetts, including disclosures of agency relationships, lead paint information, state and federal laws. etc.

Yard Signs
On the start date, I will place a Vernon A. Martin For Sale sign in a visible location on your property.

Home Photographs
I will photograph the exterior of your home so it can immediately be placed on the following leading real estate websites:
http://susanwhelton-northshore-realtor.com
http://www.vernonmartin.com
http://www.realtor.com
http://mlspin.com

First impressions are lasting
A great number of people may view your home while it is on the market. Displaying your home at its best may help it sell faster, and at a higher price. Consult with me on how to "stage" your home so it sells.

Attracting buyers to your home
Today's real estate market is changing rapidly, and buyers are coming from a wider variety of sources. I am committed to investing in the tools necessary to stay ahead of trends, providing maximum exposure of your property to the most buyers. .

REALTOR.COM
Vernon A. Martin Realtors has also created a partnership with the largest real estate web site in the country, realtor.com. All homes listed with me are included on the site, exposing your property to potential buyers nationally and internationally

Advertising
Statistics show that one third of all buyers move within the same town. Consequently, local advertising is an important element of any marketing plan. By making the community aware of Vernon A. Martin Realtors, we attract more buyers and ultimately offer greater exposure for your property.

MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
I will also include your home on a local and regional database of all available properties. This increases your property's marketability by informing agents at other companies about your home.

Relocation Services
We are affiliated with RELO one of the nations largest relocation networks nationally and international

Home Tour
I will provide a tour for the Vernon Martin and local agents. Our tour day is Thursday. This gives me the opportunity to show the unique details and characteristics of your home and for all the local agents to view the property for their clients.

Open House
An Open House may be arranged to show your property to the buying public. Please discuss this option with me.

Offers
I will represent you during the process of receiving offers from buyers, as well as negotiating terms of the purchase agreement.

Secure Financing
Today, many buyers are pre-approved for a loan before they begin a home search.

Inspections & Appraisals
Home inspections and/or appraisals may be required to satisfy the terms of financing, assess the condition of the home, and validate the purchase price. I will work with inspectors and appraisers throughout this period.

Closings
After all conditions of the contract are met, the closing can be arranged and the moving process begun. I will be present at your closing.

Possession
Your home is sold - it's time to move!