Preparring to meet to list your home

We’re very much looking forward to our meeting to: 

  1. Appraise your home 
  2. Show you how we get you top dollar!
  3. See some homes of interest
  4. Learn about your real estate goals 
  5. Timing the market for the best selling + buying outcome

When we meet, we will need to go over the numbers with you to help you achieve your goals! Here is some homework for you, if you could please prepare this for our meeting.
 

  • What kind of equity do you have in your current home? What is the balance of your mortgage? 
  • Check will the bank be transferring the mortgage without penalty? Will you need a bridge loan, will the bank give you a bridge loan?
  • Timing: When would you like to move by?
 

We will/ can:

go over our listing presentation which will answer many of your questions. See the presentation here. 


As you prepare for our meeting please see some questions we have, are you a: 

Buyer?

Seller?

 

As you prepare for our appointment you might be asking an important question… Should you buy or sell first?

 

When it comes to buying and selling homes, no one-size-fits-all approach will do. We take a very unique approach to assisting you with one of life's biggest investments! The Buschteam.ca real estate system ensures an EXTRAORDINARY experience!

 

It is a big step and a lot thought and planning goes into it. We like to simplify it, but for the planners and people who want to know exactly what to expect we have prepared the information below. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions at all.

 

Homework! As the owners, you know more about the features and emotions of living in your home than anyone else! It’s our job to distill your words into compelling marketing messages to attract buyers. 

 

YOUR HOMEWORK

As discussed please prep for me: 
-top 10 about the home/ area 

-floorplan if you have it 

-Pictures of seasonal features (i.e. gardens in bloom)

-Survey if available 

-Utility bills / monthly costs

- Prepare extra key for lockbox

- A list of your own home improvement/ upgrades + Costs. Are there any warranties that are transferable from recent purchases? I.e. new appliances ect
-What can we do to find extra parking?
-Where are the amenities?
-If its a condo order the status certificate, make sure we have it for the commencement of the listing

- Ages of: 

Furnace

AC

Roof

Windows 

Renos

 

***Getting these details proves important for us in order to complete a complete home evaluation

- rental agreement/contract and buyout amounts + rental amount 

- A list of exclusions that would typically be included  (think fixed to the property) that you are not willing to part with. I.e. curtains, bathroom mirrors, bar fridges, electric fireplaces ect...
- What are the annual taxes? If not easily accessible dont worrry we can find them.

- if applicable: Any special notes from the condo corp; things scheduled to be fixed or replaced 

- If applicable: How much maint fee is: any known scheduled increases?

- If applicable: Call your property management company to order the status certificate 
- If applicable: Is it winter? It's a good idea to have photos of your yard/ gardens in the summer.

 

Some discussion points for our meeting: 

  1. Do you want to bridge loan? How long?
  2. Pricing strategies
  3. Will you stay elsewhere while we have it listed?
  4. Would you be purchasing first then selling?
  5. I like the idea of selling first (long closing) then buying. Depending on your equity position 
  6. Where are you looking to move?
  7. Is there a time that would be most ideal for you to move in by?
  8. Have you been looking for a while?
  9. Would you like to go see more homes sometime soon?
  10. Have you worked with other real estate agents in the past? If so, when? Are you familiar with the process?
  11. Have you been prequalified by the bank yet?
  12. Are you familiar with deposits / down payments?
  13. Where is your deposit? Have it liquid so it can be accessed within 24 hours of our offer being accepted 

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Optional reading: 

Please see the helpful links below to assist with your sale 

You may also find these links of interest 

Thank you for taking the time to learn about what I do and how you’ll be cared for.  As a follow up, here’s a summary of my services, values and practices:  

We really looking forward to working together. 

 

Feb 13, 2020