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When you are selling a home, selecting a real estate sales professional is one of the most important decisions you will make during the process. There are some very important things you should consider when choosing a real estate professional. Here are the different types of agency relationships.
Seller's Agent - A real estate professional becomes a Seller's Agent by entering into a listing agreement to represent the seller's interests. The Seller's Agent owes the highest duties to the Seller, including confidentiality, loyalty and utmost care.
Buyer's Agent - A real estate professional becomes the Buyer's Agent by entering into an agreement to represent the buyer. The Buyer's Agent owes the highest duties to the Buyer, including confidentiality, loyalty and utmost care.
Dual Agent - Dual agency occurs when a real estate brokerage company represents both the Seller and the Buyer as clients. It commonly arises when the Listing or Seller's Agent and the Buyer's Agent work for the same real estate firm. In California, the buyer, the seller, and the Agent must agree in writing for the creation of dual agency. The Dual Agent is required to treat the buyer and seller honestly and impartially. In dual agency, the professional's duties are more limited and there is potential for conflict of interest. To lessen the conflict, the dual agent plays a neutral role in negotiations and must not advance the interest of one party ahead of the other. The Dual Agent acts as a facilitator to bring Seller and Buyer to a common ground of understanding in the negotiations.
1. Create good impression. Removing personal items such as family pictures can help a potential buyer "picture" themselves in their new home. As your agent, I can offer additional ideas on how to stage your home for a quick sell.
2. Write it down. Make a short list of things you require in a home, things you would like to have, and things you do not want. This will help you to think past the basics like number of bedrooms, baths, size of yard, and whether you would be willing to buy a fixer-upper. Contact Parc Bay Real Estate today and we will help find you a dream home.
3. Clean it up. Consider removing small appliances and any other seldom used items from your kitchen countertop. The open workspace will appeal to prospective buyers and make your kitchen look larger.
4. Mailbox makeover. If your mailbox has seen better days, consider giving it a makeover. It is one of the first things potential buyers will see as they approach your home. At Parc Bay Real Estate, we will share with you many other ideas on making a good first impression.
5. Work Properly. Inspect every door in your home and make sure they open and close smoothly. Replace any door hardware that does not work properly. Apply machine oil to any squeaky hinges. A stuck door can stick in the mind of a potential buyer. As your agent, we can help you avoid many sticky situations.
6. Small makeover. Expensive renovations to help your home sell rarely pay for themselves. Consider things that are not so costly. Do the windows need cleaning? Does the shrubbery need trimming? Does the roof have any missing shingles? Let us help you maximize your curb appeal at a minimal expense.
7. Put yourself in a buyer's shoes. Take a tour of your own home and pretend you have never seen it before. What do you notice about the home? Does the home seem well maintained? Would you want to buy this home?
10 Tips for Pet-Owning Sellers
Pet-owning sellers may turn off potential buyers if they don’t keep Fido or Fifi out-of-sight during showings.
Here is a list of advice for sellers when showing a house that has a pet:
1. Remove photos of pets from the walls, shelves, or refrigerators.
2. Clean food and water bowls regularly, and hide them when not in use.
3. Stash away pet toys, crates, carriers, and leashes.
4. Vacuum carpets, upholstery, and wood floors.
5. Keep litter boxes clean and out of sight, and remove signs of doggy potty pads.
6. Open windows to let in fresh air.
7. Neutralize odors with fresh-smelling candles and air sanitizers.
8. Hire professionals to remove unsightly pet stains.
9. Board or crate animals during open houses.
10. Repair visible signs of pet damage, such as scratched walls or floors.
Source: Newsday, Aimee Fitzpatrick Martin (12/29/06)
At Parc Bay Real Estate, our agents are active members of the following organizations to ensure you the safest and smoothest transactions.
National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
San Francisco Association of Realtors
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