Pre-Listing

· Conduct visual inspection of property

· Stage the property to ensure the most positive showing

· Review “Home Inspection Checklist” to go over items that may need attention

 

 

Day 1

· Have all documents signed-Listing Agreement, CIS, Disclosures, Consent Forms, etc.

· Take pictures (75-100) for websites and virtual tours

· Record all information for listing sheets and advertisements

· Prepare office file

· Make and test keys

· Create virtual tour

· Create property flyers

· Order “Just Listed” post cards

· Submit listing for print advertisements (Sandcastle, newspapers, etc.)

Day 2

· Enter house into the JSMLS at 8 A.M. to take advantage of agents looking at daily updates

· Put “For Sale” sign on property with flyers

· Submit listing to Internet venues-Zillow, Trulia, Craigslist, etc.

· Create Realtor.com Showcase Enhancements

· Mass email to all Van Dyk agents

· Notification to other Van Dyk contacts (insurance customers, financial customers, etc)

Week One

· Introduce property at Monday sales meeting

· Caravan property with all Van Dyk agents

· Advertise Brokers Open House

· Advertise Public Open House for the weekend (weather permitting)

· Hold Brokers Open House Thursday or Friday to ensure the property is fresh for the weekend

· Hold Public Open House over the weekend (weather permitting)

Every Week for Length of Listing

· Each Monday-Mail weekly update of all activity (advertisements, showings, feedback, etc)

· Each Monday-Resubmit listing to Internet venues

· Obtain and interpret feedback from showings and comments from other agents

· Conduct weekly inspection of property (shovel snow, restock flyers, etc)

Every Month for Length of Listing

· Monthly update on marketing stats

· Review of new listings and sold properties in comparison to the listing

· Mailing of postcards advertising the property (every 3 months)

Offer and Closing Timeline

· Report ALL written offers

· Verify buyer is pre-approved for a mortgage

· Negotiate terms and price until an agreement can be reached

Contracts

· Review terms and conditions of the contract with the seller

· Distribute contracts to attorneys, agents, etc.

· Plan out sale process-Deposit due dates, home inspection date, mortgage commitment date etc.

· Confirm receipt of initial deposit

Home Inspection

· Review “Home Inspection Checklist” to remedy any issues prior to inspection

· Obtain written reports of any issues uncovered.

· Arrange estimates from contractors to ensure the buyer’s estimates are in the correct range

· Arrange to have the issues corrected with contractors

 

Closing Timeline

Steps to Closing

· Verify all deposits are accounted for

· Verify mortgage contingency is satisfied

· Obtain current survey and flood elevation

· Inspect and verify township’s requirements are met for Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

· Apply for CO

Closing Day

· Arrange and attend buyer’s final walkthrough

· Attend Closing