 | If you are using a licensed real estate broker, they will handle all the
calls.
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| But if you decide to sell your home yourself you must make sure you are able to answer the phone when it rings, perhaps
you could forward it to your cell phone when you are out. Tell any young
children not to answer the phone and keep a pen and paper by the phone. At least
have caller ID and / or an answering machine.
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| You may want to change the message on your answering machine to say a little
about your home.
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| If you want to sell your home for top dollar, and think it is fairly priced,
you probably want to screen out investors who want to buy your house cheap.
However, if you know it could be a problem to sell your home and you just want
to get it sold, then of course don't turn away anyone.
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| Know some basic facts about your home, like the square footage, the age,
school districts, how old the roof, a/c and other major components are, etc. You
will be asked these questions again and again.
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| Be careful of admitting strangers into your home if you are alone. Get their
name and phone number and call them back. Ask where they work, if they have the
down payment you are asking for, why they are moving, do they own or rent their
home now. Try to determine their motivation.
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| We have found it very effective, as well as a great time saver, to arrange
for several families to view your home at the same time. First of all, they
won't all show up. (There is a black hole into which home prospects seem to fall
on their way to a home viewing, no matter how enthusiastic they seem). Second,
it creates a sense of competition among those who do show up.
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| All the above will be handled for you by a licensed real estate professional. |
