Kathleen Philippsborn
Personal Service, Professional Standards
360.672.1512 Cell / whidbeyhomes@yahoo.com
IF YOU'RE SELLING: We all know that selling a home these days is a contact sport, and not for the faint of heart. You want a realtor committed to selling your property for the highest price in the shortest time possible (statistics show that property listed with a real estate agent sells for a 16% higher sales price). The key is marketing in such a way that potential buyers (1) are sold on the unique amenities that your property has to offer, so they want YOUR property, not some other one, and (2) perceive it as a good value for the asking price.You want solid market research that results in realistic pricing. Beware of realtors promising a pie-in-the-sky sales price to get your listing, only to push you to lower it drastically later on, after scores
of buyers have passed you by [Pricing Traps]. You want to know how to advertise and stage your home to maximize its advantages and make it look as appealing as possible. You only want to deal with pre-screened clients. And you want to know your realtor will be right there with you, protecting your interests and dealing with the problems that tend crop up, all the way to closing. Here is a list of 27 tips for sellers (Disclaimer: I didn't write this), some of which may be helpful to you [27 Tips for Selling Your Home].
of buyers have passed you by [Pricing Traps]. You want to know how to advertise and stage your home to maximize its advantages and make it look as appealing as possible. You only want to deal with pre-screened clients. And you want to know your realtor will be right there with you, protecting your interests and dealing with the problems that tend crop up, all the way to closing. Here is a list of 27 tips for sellers (Disclaimer: I didn't write this), some of which may be helpful to you [27 Tips for Selling Your Home].Like I tell my all my clients, I'm never too busy for you. I won't abandon you as soon as the offer is signed and then sit back and wait to collect my commission. I make it a point to stay in touch, keep everyone in
the loop, and to be there, to answer questions, to deal with problems. And if you just want to talk, or vent, or need a little reassurance, I'll be there for you as well.
Contact me today and I'll be happy to prepare a free market analysis of your home, along with a no-obligation "Prepare Your Home" walk-through. It pays to hire a professional realtor. Let me be that person. You'll be glad you did.
the loop, and to be there, to answer questions, to deal with problems. And if you just want to talk, or vent, or need a little reassurance, I'll be there for you as well.
