GRAND RAPIDS HOMESELLER TIPS ANDREW INGRAM The Realty Executives Platinum Group Direct: (616) 570-1871 HomeBuyers HomeSellers FREE MLS Access FREE Home Evaluation Relo & City Guides Home GRAND RAPIDS HOME SELLER INFORMATION FREE HOME EVALUATION: - In a competitive buyer's market correct pricing can be the difference between multiple offers and having your home sit on the market while other homes in the neighborhood get sold. Based on recent sold and currently listed properties I can give you an accurate estimate of your homes' current market value. HOMESELLER ARTICLES AND TIPS     If you are thinking of selling your home, chances are you're caught up in a mass of emotions. You may be looking forward to moving up to a new home or facing the uncertainty of a major move across country. You may be reluctant to leave your memories behind or eager to start new and exciting adventures.   Remember, I am here to help you with any of your needs.  Call or e-mail me today!           Getting Your House Ready to Sell Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason De-Personalizing the House Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter Fixing Up the House Interior Fixing up Outside the House Want to Start Off With a High Sales Price?  Beware! Meeting with Realtors Which Realtor Do You Choose? What Happens Behind the Scenes Dropping Your Price...Too Late? Types of Listing Contracts Open Listings One-Time Show Exclusive Agency Listings Exclusive Right to Sell Details of a Listing Contract Price and Terms of Sale Lockbox - Yes or No? Real Estate Commission Multiple Listing Service Agency Duties of a Listing Agent Resolution of Disputes Listing Commissions and Related Issues Is the Commission Negotiable? How and When the Commission is Earned "Hot" Market Under-Pricing Strategy - Commission Issues The Listing Agent & Marketing Your Home The "Real" Role of a Listing Agent Preliminary Marketing - the "For Sale" Sign Preliminary Marketing - Flyers and the Brochure Box The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Other Agents The Multiple Listing Service Office Preview Broker Previews and Culinary Delights Office Flyers Marketing Sessions The Listing Agent - Marketing Your House to Homebuyers The Purpose of Advertising in General Real Estate Company Advertising Individual Agent Advertising Neighborhood Announcements Open Houses Showing Your House to Home Buyers Convenience and Availability Why You Should Not Be Home Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control and More Keeping the House Tidy and Neat All articles 2000 RealEstate ABC  No articles may be reprinted or displayed without permission.   FIND OUT WHAT WE DO DIFFERENTLY THAN EVERYONE ELSE CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT AN HONEST OPINION ON YOUR HOME AND THE SURROUNDING MARKET, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM. I WILL GET BACK TO YOU WITHIN 24 HRS WE ARE EXPERIENCED IN THE GRAND RAPIDS AND LAKESHORE MARKETS! CONTACT INFORMATION        Your Name  Your E-mail       Your Phone #    Please choose an option.ImmediatelyWithin 3 monthsWithin 6 monthsWithin 1 yearUndecided When do you want to sell your home? How did you find us?  (for sale sign, newspaper ad, tv-22, valpak coupon, referral, google, yahoo, msn etc...) LOCATION OF PROPERTY                     Street Address City Zip code ADDITIONAL FEATURES OR COMMENTS   (all fields are required) By submitting this form with your telephone number you are consenting for this website's authorized representatives to contact you even if your name is on the Federal "Do not call List" Thank you for submitting your information. We will be in contact with you by phone or email. LINKS, SERVICES AND INFORMATION GETTING THE HOUSE READY TO SELL DETAILS OF A LISTING CONTRACT PRICING YOUR HOME TO SELL - Q&A THE LISTING AGENT'S ROLE AND MARKETING YOUR HOME SHOWING YOUR HOUSE TO POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS FREE CONSULTATION: We can provide a FREE Comparative Market Analysis and a Seller's Net Sheet which will show the exact numbers from the transaction. We can also provide you our expert opinion of needed repairs and staging tips. Set an appointment with us before you spend any money preparing your home. ACTION PLAN: Our proven strategies have been successful for hundreds of clients. We are constantly striving for more effective marketing techniques to maximize your investment and to minimize your market time. We are successful in good or bad markets! RECENT HOME SALES Thinking of buying or selling a home? Knowing which homes have sold and for how much is an important place to start. It's also important to hire an agent that will inform you of local market trends.