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companySelling properties in today's market can oftentimes present a challenge. Things generally take a little longer and buyers tend to be more demanding than they have been in the past few years. The days of throwing a property on the MLS and sitting back are over. Aggressive marketing and reasonable pricing and property conditions are a must. I spend a lot of time working on my listings, and as such I won't take one if I don't think I can sell it. If the price or condition isn't right, I'm always happy to advise you on how to bring it to the point of salability. Once it reaches that level I will put together my marketing plan for the property. The following is an example of some of things I do to sell my listings:
| ● | Complete a thorough inspection of the property and create a detailed presentation packet. |
| ● | Distribute a flyer to known investors, other agents and other industry contacts via email or printed flyer. |
| ● | Make a “Just Listed” postcard and send to investment property owners in the surrounding neighborhoods. |
| ● | Post the property on the MLS, craigslist and backpage (Riverfront Times) to begin communicating with the general public. I will repost the craigslist ad every 2 days and the backpage ad every 3 days. |
| ● | Add the property to our office-wide “Current Listings” page, which goes out to hundreds of investors each week. |
| ● | Contact reps at area neighborhood organizations to let them know about the property. Those groups have a vested interest in seeing something happen with the property, so they are good allies in a sale. |
| ● | Post the sign in the yard and put flyers in a “take one” box out front. (If applicable) |
| ● | After a few weeks of being on the market, I generally call people who own properties nearby to ensure that they are aware of it's availability. |