1. An Agent You can Count On

Your home may be your biggest personal investment. One of the most important decisions you’ll make when selling your home is who you will trust to assist you.

You should put the sale of your home in the hands of an experienced agent who’ll produce results for you.  To help you sell your home quickly and for the best possible price, an agent must effectively manage the transaction from start to finish. This requires specialized knowledge and skills:

• Knowing the market
• Pricing your home correctly
• Staging your home, inside and out, for maximum impact
• Marketing to deliver maximum exposure of your home
• Negotiating the offer to deliver the best deal
• Navigating inspections, appraisals and the details
• Successfully closing the deal.

2. An Expert at Your Side

RE/MAX Sales Associates  are professionals who are  committed to you and possess  the knowledge and experience to help you navigate today’s complex real estate market.Experience  Equals Results

Selling your home quickly and  for the best possible price  depends on accurate market analysis, strategic pricing,  effective marketing and smart  negotiation.  Higher Education Pays Dividends for You

Pricing your property correctly demands more than simply comparing prices of recently sold homes. The right education helps your agent provide you with the best advice and counsel. RE/MAX Sales Associates lead the industry in professional designations, which means they have expertise in specialized areas, including foreclosures, short sales, the luxury  home market, working with seniors and many others. With access to online,  on-demand training in every facet of real estate, they are up-to-date on emerging trends and issues.

3. Marketing for Maximum Exposure

Looking for more potential buyers to find your property? A RE/MAX Sales Associate can help your home stand out in a very competitive marketplace.Getting the Basics Right.  A yard sign is the No. 1 way to show your home is for sale. The RE/MAX Balloon and yard sign are among the most-recognized real estate symbols in the world. When homebuyers see that sign in your yard, they understand that you’re working with a market leader. Local and National Advertising TV, radio, billboard, print and Internet ads reach millions of people every day to help your RE/MAX agent drive more potential buyers, more showings and more overall activity to your home.

Putting the Internet to Work for You More than 80% of home buyers begin their search on the Internet. Remax.com attracts millions of people. Your home will receive extensive online exposure among consumers – one of whom might be the perfect buyer for your home.Marketing Materials That Leverage Technology

Want to help market your home? Send an e-flyer or Web commercial – which a RE/MAX Sales Associate has created for you – to family, friends and co-workers.RE/MAX Sales Associates can design customized virtual tours of your home to be placed on remax.com and their personal Web sites for potential buyers to experience.A Network of Nearly 100,000 Agents Working Together Marketing to other top agents is critical in generating higher interest in your  property. Marketing within our successful agent network means even greater visibility  for your home.

You can help get the results you want by staging your home. Staging is not about redecorating your entire home. It is about rearranging what you do have and making a few improvements to appeal to more buyers. If you don’t want to do this yourself, ask your RE/MAX Sales Associate to recommend a professional stager.

4.  It is all in the Details.

It can pay for itself by helping sell your home more quickly and for a better price.

De-Personalize The #1 rule in staging is to de-personalize. Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms.  De-Clutter Almost every home shows better with less furniture.

• Pare furnishings down to the bare essentials
• Pack up those cute knickknacks
• Clean off everything on kitchen counters
• Remove personal items from bathroom counters Rearrange Closets and Cabinets Buyers will open closets, kitchen and medicine cabinets.
• Organize pantry and cabinet contents
• Reduce closet contents to half-full and organized
• Neatly arrange clothing, shoes and shelf items
• Put medicines and personal items out of sight Remove Favorite Items If you’re going to take window coverings or fixtures  with you, remove them now. If buyers don’t see  something, they won’t want it as part of the deal.  Make Minor Repairs
• Replace burned-out light bulbs
• Replace cracked floor or counter tiles
• Patch holes in the walls
• Fix leaky faucets and doors that don’t close  properly
• Consider painting the walls neutral colors. Create Great Curb Appeal If buyers won’t get out of the car because they don’t like the exterior, you’ll never get them inside.
• Keep the sidewalks cleared
• Mow the lawn and trim the bushes
• Paint faded window trim
• Plant or pot colorful flowers
• Make sure visitors can clearly see your house number.  Make the House Shine

Remove personal items from bathroom counters Rearrange Closets and Cabinets Buyers will open closets, kitchen and medicine  cabinets.

• Wash windows inside and out
• Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks if necessary
• Polish chrome faucets and mirrors
• Clean out the refrigerator
• Vacuum regularly
• Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures
• Clean dingy grout
• Replace worn rugs
• Hang up fresh towels
• Replace that old shower curtain Showing Your Home If the house looks comfortable, but not personal, you are almost done.
• Open drapes to let the sunshine in, and turn on lights
• Fresh flowers are a little luxury that make people  feel good
• Make sure the temperature is comfortable
• Appeal to all the senses. Your home should smell fresh.
• Outdoor living spaces are becoming more important to people today, so add a few decorating touches

5. Involved Community Citizens RE/MAX Sales Associates are well-known locally and nationally for their involvement in many community programs.

When you use a RE/MAX agent to sell your home, you contribute to the well-being of your community.Children’s Miracle Network Since RE/MAX became a national sponsor of Children’s  Miracle Network in 1992, RE/MAX Sales Associates have donated nearly $100 million to help millions  of kids. Funds raised in your community benefit the children in your community.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure We are all affected by breast cancer, either personally or through some-one we know and love. RE/MAX  is a national sponsor for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and thousands of agents and offices sponsor and participate in local events with the goal of finding a cure.  RE/MAX Green Concerned about the environment? So is RE/MAX. Together, you and your RE/MAX agent can take steps to ensure a better environment for future generations.