Steps to Attract Buyers and Achieve Outstanding Results for Sellers

• Work with seller to set price that will attract the maximum number of qualified buyers.
• Work closely with attorneys, trustees, fiduciaries and other representatives of the seller to assure that the transaction is handled professionally to meet their expectations.
• List with multiple Boards of Realtors and with more than one Multiple Listing Service.
• Prepare property profile within two business days.
• Prepare Market Value Analysis.
• Provide detailed information on all comparable sales in the area.
• Prepare extensive on-line advertising: in addition to the Multiple Listing Service and multi-photo tours and property information on sanbornteam.com, the property appears on more than 15 websites.
• Post For Sale sign on property with our direct number.
• Arrange 24-hour access for agents to show the property to prospective buyers (except for occupied and multi-unit properties).
• Counsel agents and prospective buyers on the offer process and all aspects of the real property transaction.
• Assist with inventory of real property.
• Maintain frequent communication with the sellers, their representatives and other real estate services and professionals throughout transaction.
• Place print advertising in local and regional publications.
• Hold broker caravan to attract agents and their buyers.
• Hold public open houses (if there are no restrictions).
• Mail flyers to the surrounding community announcing the listing.
• Arrange showings for agents and prospective buyers if the property is occupied. (An appointment will be set within 24 hours of a request to view the property.)
• Respond to all phone and email inquires on the property within the same day, seven days a week.
• Promote word-of-mouth marketing by sharing listing information with skilled agents in the area and with past clients so they can pass along the information to their friends, family and associates.
• Follow up with all showings to get feedback and to answer questions.
• Handle offer and all subsequent paperwork.
• Once an offer has been accepted and a court date set, continue showing the property to attract overbidders.
• Update overbid information online and in the MLS.
• Continue advertising property in newspapers with overbid price.
• Complete reports accurately, quickly and efficiently.
• Streamline communication between all parties.
• Introduce qualified specialists outside the local marketplace as appropriate.
• Anticipate and solve problems before they cause delays.
• Counsel real estate agents on how to present an overbid in court.
• Open escrow and track progress.
• Close escrow.