Listing Services
Photos
When you list with me you should expect quality pictures. All of my photos are edited through a photo shop process to create a wide screen view. I once relied upon my high-quality camera, and not a cell phone. In March of 2023 I purchased a new Samsung Galaxy cell phone. My previous cell phone had only 8 megapixels the new phone has 50 megapixels, wow! Many of my more expensive and larger homes need the touches of a professional photographer, a metteport home video tour and maybe drone aerial shots.
Virtual Tour
If you have been actively looking for home over the last year or so you have probably seen some of the listings with a virtual tour. The tours are accomplished by using a Matterport camera that records a 360 degree picture of each room in a home and often exterior shots as well. Some companies also provide a drone aerial view. I actually sold three homes to clients who were unable to physically make the trip to view the home and found that the virtual tour was sufficient to make a purchase decision.
Floor Plans
In my opinion all listings should provide the home's floor plan. Every room is measured and labeled. Approximate dimensions are shown to assist the future owner. It is important that buyers searching the internet are able to understand more about the home than just a presentation of data.
The floor plan also helps a buyer remember a home after they have had a long day of touring homes with their realtor. Have you ever looked at a large number of homes only to find it difficult to remember details about many of the homes you have seen? A floor plan along with pictures would certainly become helpful. I drew the floor plan using my home design software.
The floor plan also helps a buyer remember a home after they have had a long day of touring homes with their realtor. Have you ever looked at a large number of homes only to find it difficult to remember details about many of the homes you have seen? A floor plan along with pictures would certainly become helpful. I drew the floor plan using my home design software.
I have been a featured agent on Realtor.com since 2017. Buyers will often contact me directly with questions pertaining to my listings. Your home will be featured on our local MLS system and will also appear on the Realtor.com website as well as dozens of other websites, including Zillow.com.
Measurements
I personally measure all of my listings and compare my findings to the county records. In the past I have found a significant difference between my numbers and the county's. The NC Real Estate Licensing Board requires Realtors to do their own measurements and not rely on county records.
Reviewing the Offer To Purchase
The owners and I will review the Offer To Purchase Agreement. It is critical that all parties understand the terms and conditions that are in the contract. Most of the Buyers and Sellers are not familiar with the NC Due Diligence Period process. Having nearly 10 years of mortgage experiences has actually helped me bring deals together that the Lender's Loan Officers were struggling with.
Postcard Mailings
Over the years I have tried many different methods of advertising a new listing. Postcard mailings are just another method of getting the word out to the neighbors. I'm hoping they know someone who would like to move into their neighborhood. Quite often someone in that neighborhood is looking for a home with either more or less space.
Your Home's Asking Price
Sellers should expect a very detailed market analysis that is heavy into the numbers and trends.
1 - I like to go back to before the market crash of 2007 to get a greater understanding of a specific neighborhood.
2 - I look at the number of annual sales during this extended period of time as well as the impact on the price per square foot.
3 - We also look at the current competition in our chosen price range.
4 - Given the current absorption rate, how is our listing positioned in the market.
5 - What advantages do we have and what problems will we have?
6 - This analysis is NOT one of those MLS quickie printouts. I do more than fill in some parameters and then push a button.
7 - I use my experiences as a financial analyst, corporate controller, accountant, Realtor and Mortgage Industry V-P to help me understand the numbers.
8 - I saw the 2008 housing crash coming in early 2006, long before anyone was talking about it.
1 - I like to go back to before the market crash of 2007 to get a greater understanding of a specific neighborhood.
2 - I look at the number of annual sales during this extended period of time as well as the impact on the price per square foot.
3 - We also look at the current competition in our chosen price range.
4 - Given the current absorption rate, how is our listing positioned in the market.
5 - What advantages do we have and what problems will we have?
6 - This analysis is NOT one of those MLS quickie printouts. I do more than fill in some parameters and then push a button.
7 - I use my experiences as a financial analyst, corporate controller, accountant, Realtor and Mortgage Industry V-P to help me understand the numbers.
8 - I saw the 2008 housing crash coming in early 2006, long before anyone was talking about it.