Welcome To The Sellers Cafe  SMART MOVE FAQs
Why should you consider making a SMART MOVE?
- You'll get more money for your home in a shorter time period with fewer problems.
- You'll have no worries about hidden property defects that might spoil the sale and/or eliminate your profit.
- You'll avoid last minute hassles and sleepless nights that could be brought on by unexpected problems.
- You'll save money because minor repairs can be completed upfront avoiding expensive last minute overcharges.
- You'll save money commonly lost in the re-negotiatino period after the buyer's inspection is completed because we should have already uncovered any problems and have had them fixed.
- You'll eliminate the risk of losing your buyer to the anxiety inevitable when an inspector finds problem as the contract is signed.
What is a SMART MOVE with Spero?
It is the most conprehansive program for preparing your home to sell at the top of the price range, in the shortest time possible, with the least amount of hassle.
How does SMART MOVE work?
PRICE: I will establish a price range for your home based on comparative and competitive sales data and absorption rates from the recent local market.
PREPARE: I will activate the SMART MOVE program by listing your home and delaying showings for an average of 7-10 days while my "Team" gets your house ready. These are the steps that will make all the difference. |
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At MY expense, I will have a Professional Full Home Inspection done on your property. You agree to correct any items essential to marketing your home. Estimates will be gathered for any other work that has been recommended but we decide not to handle in advance. |
| In addition to the Full House Inspection, I will have a Pest and Mold Inspection performed by a licensed inspector to determine if there are any problems there. If there are any issues uncovered, options for handling the problem will be discussed with you by the inspector and it will be your choice in moving forward. |
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At the same time, a stager/curb appeal specialist will come, again at my expense, amd make recommendations and actual agreed upon changes to your home and yard to present it in its most favorable light. These changes must be done to maximize the price, timing, and terms of the sale. |
| With your okay, I will arrange for subcontractors to give you bids for any work you need done. At that point the work we've established at "essential" can be done. Bids on other items can then be offered as "allowances" for the buyer or at the very least estimates for the buyer so they know what they are looking at. |
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| Keep in mind many buyers do not know how much things cost, expecially first-time buyers and out of town buyers. Leaving the estimating to the buyers usually results in low offers. |
| The Inspection Report, along with receipts of work and estimates of recommendations will be prominently displayed in the house for prospective buyers in the "HOME BOOK" and on file at my office for other brokers' information. |
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Once the work is done, I will have a cleaning service come over to your home and give it the once over before we show it to the realtors and to prospective buyers. |
| Also included in this offer is a HWA Home Warranty to be provided to the Buyer. This is an attractive feature for buyers - offering them a warranty offers the buyer some piece of mind. The warranty covers the Plumbing system, Electrical system, Water Heater, Major Appliances, Garbage Disposal, Heating system, Built-in Whirlpool motor and pump, Sump Pump, and Exhaust Fan. |
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Making a SMART MOVE with Spero
may take a few extra days but it is worth it!
The end result is a home that sells faster and for more money!
Make your house Stand-Out among the rest. | What do I have to do for SMART MOVE?
- Agree to a 6 month listing agreement and 7% of the sales price as commission.
- Make your home available for pre-inspections.
- Be willing to do the work or have the work done to you home as recommended by the inspection report.
- Be willing to agree to changes the stager suggests.
- Allow the cleaning crew access to your home.
How do I benefit from SMART MOVE?
When you make a SMART MOVE, we usually list your home at the top of its expected price range. Therefore, if your house would be should at $250,000 without a SMART MOVE , see what the top of the range could mean to your bottom dollar. >
Without SMART MOVE
@ 6% commission |
With SMART MOVE
@ 7% commission |
Example
| Sale Price |
$250,000 |
$255,000 |
$258,000 |
$262,000 |
$265,000 |
| Commission |
-$15,000 |
-$17,850 |
-$18,060 |
-$18,340 |
-$18,550 |
| Your Net |
$235,000 |
$237,150 |
$239,940 |
$243,660 |
$246,450 |
The Basics FAQs
What are basics to getting my home sold?
- A custom reflective Sign placed on your propety.
- A Lock Box to increase showings and added security.
- A Brochure Box filled with flyers giving anyone passing by immediate information.
- An 800 number with custom recorded audio tour.
- A Broker's Open, where I will invite the area's realtors to preview your home so they can tell their clients about it.
- An Open House with marketing for maximum attendance.
- A Competitive Price. I use statistics called "absorption rates" to determine a buyers or sellers market.
I want my home to stand out. What else can you do?
I go the extra mile to provide you and prosective buyers all the information needed for smooth transactions.
Beyond the Basics Services:
- A Home Book containing information about schools, utilites, taxes, etc.
- A Weekly Report to update you on how our marketing is working, plus I will call you to follow up on this report and answer any questions you have.
- Showing Feedback on all agents and potential buyers who have seen your home.
- Property Research to find permits, tax records, maps of the property or anything that would be of interest to the buyer, we want to see first.
- Transaction Management: I have a team of professionals who will help your transaction flow smoothly.
Marketing FAQs
What will you use to attract buyers?
- Photographs
- Multiple Listing Service
- Internet
- Virtual Tours
- Email
- Networking
- Print Ads
- Business-Card Sized Info Cards
- Color Flyers
How does the Internet help me sell my home?
The National Association of Realtors found that 77% of people use the internet when looking for a home. I will have your home placed on over 20 websites. Specifically:
SperoSells: This is my personal website. We can place all information, extra pictures, even a virtual tour.
www.Realtor.com : This is the most widely used real estate website. It supplies listings to Homestore.com, AOL.com, and MSN.com. This website also allows for a virtual tour.
www.MLSNI.com: The website used by local realtors. Buyers registered with other agents will be matched with your property.
www.REMAX.com: Our company website. Has extra tools to help buyers with the community, mortgage, and favorites.
www.IllinoisProperties.com : A RE/MAX site for this area. Allows for multiple pictures and virtual tour. Includes information about communities and schools.
What is a "Virtual Tour"?
We work with "Obeo" virtual tour technology using professional quality photographs to create a "virtual tour" of your home, complete with a narrative. This gives buyers a chance to see your home before making an appointment. According to Realtor.com, homes with virtual homes have higher viewings.
Who do you market to?
- My database of active buyers and past clients
- Agents in my office
- Other Area Agents and their clients
- Your Neighbors, Friends, & Family
marketing Services FAQs
What can I expect if I list with you?
I have a typical marketing plan that I will tailor to your needs. This will get you from pre-lisitng to putting your home on the market, advertising, showings, receving offers, accepting the right offer, all the way through closing.
How do you handle offers?
You will be notified immediately of all offers we receive. I will present you will the offer, explaining the specifics of the contract, including contingencies. I can help you determin if this buyer is qualified to buy your home. I will communicate with the other broker to reach the desired situation that gets you the best possible price and terms.
Ok, we've accepted the offer. Now what?
In order to keep this transaction moving smoothly, I will prepare a calendar of deadlines and key dates. The office will deposit the earnest money. I will keep communication open with the title company, appraiser, inspectors, lawyers, lenders, and other broker.
How will you make sure my house closes on time?
I want your house to close on time as much as you do. I will attend the closing with you so I can be there to answer any questions you, the buyer, other agent, or titile company might have. Even after the closing, I will provide you with a CD of all the documents for your records.
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Working With An Agent >Making Choices Buying a home isn't easy. You may have a good idea of what you want and how much you want to spend, but your search produces a wide array of homes on the
market and a bewildering set of financing options.
As your real estate agent, their job is to minimize the confusion and help match you to the best home and loan for your needs and pocketbook. The agent will listen to your requirements and eliminate from consideration the properties that aren't suitable for you. If there is a gap between your taste and how much you feel comfortable spending, I can help you decide
where to compromise and can suggest financing plans to increase your buying power. When you have selected a home, your next step is to find a lender, a qualified structural inspector, and a termite inspector.
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From 1974 to 1996, what was the world's tallest habitable building?
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The Sears Towers, headquarters for Sears, Roebuck & Co., with 110 stories and 1,454 feet high. |
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