Our Work Speaks for Itself
As REALTORs®, we are always going above and beyond our expectations for our clients. As Real Estate Agents, this work is done out of the love for our careers and the desire to do our due diligence as agents working as hard as we can for our clients.
Pre-Listing Procedures
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Research the home and download any property tax information
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Obtain copy of subdivision plat/complex plat lay-out
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Prepare CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) to establish fair market value
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Research all comparable listings that have sold within 12-18 months from MLS
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Verify legal description and legal names of owner(s)
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Prepare a listing presentation package with all above information
Listing Appointment
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Give sellers an overview of current market
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Present Miles Realty Group and how we will successfully market your home
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Present CMA to seller, including comparable sold properties, current listings, and expired listings
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Offer a pricing strategy based on professional judgement and interpretation of current market conditions
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Explain the work that we do behind the scenes and availability on weekends
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Measure overall and heated square footage
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Measure interior rooms
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Confirm lot sizes, easements, any surveys available, any unrecorded property lines
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Discuss showing instructions and decide how much lead time seller will need to prepare for a showing
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Prepare list of inclusions and exclusions in the sale
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Have seller fill out Seller's Disclosure to their best knowledge
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Calculate average bill costs for: water, electric, gas, cable, sewage, HOA fees if applicable
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Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information: companies and loan account numbers
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Discuss possible buyer financing alternatives and options with seller
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Figure out well water or city water?
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Compile list of additions and completed repairs made since purchasing home
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Have extra key made for lockbox
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Make extra copies of listing contract and discuss length of the contract
Entering Property into MLS (Multiple Listing Service Database)
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Prepare a profile sheet of everything discussed at listing appointment
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Enter property data from profile sheet into the MLS database
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Proofread MLS partial listing for accuracy, including proper placement in mapping function
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Add property to our active listings board
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Provide seller with copies of signed listing agreement and MLS
Marketing Listing
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Create and print marketing materials for our office front window
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Prepare a mailing and contact list of people/buyers that may be interested in this property
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Install an electronic lockbox if authorized
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Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other REALTORs®, return all calls- weekends included
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Review MLS listings regularly to ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions, and availability
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Upload listing to our company website
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Post "Just Listed" social media notice on all of our social media platforms
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Discuss feedback given from showing agents with the seller to determine if changes will accelerate the sale
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Place regular calls to the seller to update on traction and to discuss marketing and pricing