With the Burns and Jones Group, we understand that selling your house is an important decision for you. Our goal is to help you sell your property for the highest price attainable, within the time frame that fits your plans, and to make the home selling process as efficient and stress-free as possible.Whether you are an experienced home seller or new to the home selling process, the vital first step is choosing a real estate professional and company that you feel comfortable working with.As Prudential Real Estate professionals, our service pledge to you is:
	We will communicate with you in a timely and efficient manner.
	We will consult with you to determine your needs, expectations & priorities.
	We will give you reliable information and solid advice so that you can make informed decisions.
	We will inform you of your choice of the various types of representation.
	We will develop & implement an effective Marketing Plan, tailored to your needs & your property.
	We will help you determine an effective Pricing Strategy.
	We will recommend steps to prepare your property for market.
	We will represent you in negotiations with prospective buyers & their real estate representatives.
	We will work to protect your interests throughout the transaction.
	We will help coordinate the successful closing of your transaction.
	We will provide relocation assistance & other after-sale services you may need.

Smart Recommendations for Sellers

· Complete the Property Condition Disclosure carefully and completely.

If the form utilized does not ask specific question that relate to former problems of which you are
aware, it is advisable to use the remarks sections to fully disclose such problems and any measures
taken to correct them. Such problems may have included termite treatments, foundation & roof
repairs, etc.

· Obtain a professional property inspection when you list your property for sale.

A pre-inspection by one of the established property inspection services that provide a guarantee
has two advantages: The Seller knows the extent of the repairs or improvements he/she could be
asked to do and may choose to accomplish them and/or allow for them in the pricing process. The
Purchasers feel more secure and trusting of a Seller that has taken the time to inspect and/or
repair items in the home.

· Purchase a home warranty plan that covers certain aspects of the home during the listing period and for a period of one year after the closing date.

The cost of a home warranty is not payable until closing of the sale, yet will cover the Seller for the
full listing period as well as one full year after closing for the Purchaser. There are basic warranty
plans that cover appliances, heating and electrical systems and extended warranty plans for air
conditioning , pools, hot tubs, etc. The offer of a home warranty may differentiate your home from
others in the eyes of the prospective purchasers.

· Review the preliminary title insurance policy for the property prior to closing.

The Seller must be able to provide clear title to the property. The customary way to ensure clear
title is through the provision of a title insurance policy. The title policy contains information from
public records about the property and parties. Reviewing prior to a closing will allow you to be
aware of liens or potential problems that would affect your ability to transfer the property as
promised. Preliminary title reports can be ordered prior to a purchase agreement if needed.

· Showcase your home.

To add value to your home, take time to look at the property through the eyes of a prospective
purchaser. Small changes can make major differences in appearance. If you need assistance, for a
minimal fee, you can obtain the advice of a professional who’s been trained to make your home as
inviting as possible to potential viewers at little or no extra cost. Another option is to view our
short video on the subject of “showcasing your home”.

Long gone is the market where you list your home and expect competing offers within days. Gone is the age where a sign in your yard with inadequate brochures are viewed as a “Marketing Plan”. Gone is the era of ignoring, undermining and not embracing the power of the internet, technology and creative grass roots campaigns. Gone is the time of hiring your family member or the “slightly off” cousin to market your home because you want to do them a favor or you think they are “nice”. Do you want to hire a “discount broker”? Go ahead, if you receive an offer, it will be a very “discounted offer”.

Demand the Burns and Jones Group. We dominate the internet, utilize every technology, intimately know the market, listen to you about and capitalize on what makes your home unique, give you real answers and honest advice, excel in customer service and provide rock solid confidentiality.

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