Your Legends Realty Group LLC Seller's Agent
A successful sale starts with the right representative. All of our agents are seasoned and experienced professionals offering their services in a friendly and competent manner. 

Seller's Agent Definition: A real estate agent hired to work in the best interests of a seller in a real estate transaction. The agent's loyalties are with the seller. It is the agent's duty to share with the seller all information about potential buyers that may assist the seller make decisions regarding the transaction. Agent status must be disclosed to all parties.

Find out more about the differences between:

Your seller's agent can recommend and has access to other professionals to join your team, taking more of the responsibility off of your shoulders.

Comparative Market Analysis
Your real estate agent will create for you a comparative market analysis (CMA) by comparing your home with other properties in your neighborhood which are currently for sale or have sold recently. This not only will help you with setting a sale price for your home but will also highlight all the pro's and con's of your home as seen by a potential buyer.

Marketing, Advertising Materials & Strategies 
All marketing and advertising materials are created, edited, obtained and paid for by your real estate sales person. He or she will also devise, execute and pay for suitable marketing and advertising campaigns through state-of-the-art local, national and Internet media outlets.

Broker & Buyer Open Houses 
Open houses for brokers and buyers are organized, advertised, staged and staffed by your real estate sales professional. He or she will also supply and pay for any and all printed advertising materials needed for the open houses.

Lawyer
Your home sale is far too important a transaction to skimp on legal representation at the risk of leaving yourself open to costly future issues. Find a lawyer who is willing to take the time to answer all your questions, wants to work closely with your real estate agent and who specializes in real estate law.

Contractor
Planning some renovations to entice potential buyers? You’re not the only one! The home renovation industry is booming, and in some markets, booking a contractor must be done months in advance (that’s a long time to go without a kitchen). Don’t let finding the right contractor slip through the cracks – planning ahead will almost certainly make your renovation smoother, and you contractor will appreciate the advance notice.

Summary - Your Legends Realty Group LLC Seller's Agent will

• Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your Westchester home's value to that of your neighbors.
• Help you to establish a compelling selling price for your home.
• Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts to be employed to sell your home, on a local as well as national level, through direct, targeted marketing, sales brochures, print media and cutting edge Internet presentations and advertising.
• Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
• Design, create, edit, produce and pay for all marketing and advertising campaigns, materials and media.
• List your home with the local MLS system for maximum exposure.
• Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
• Organize, advertise and staff open houses for other agents and buyers alike.
• Guide and help you to obtain, update, correct and submit all needed property information and documentation.
• Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
• Provide support to you and your attorney during closing procedures.
• Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.
• Always and only have your best interests in mind.

Please explore our web site and the individual agents web sites for more detailed information on the above topics, or call us to book a confidential, free of charge consultation.

1. Find the right representative

The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.

2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home

Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are.

At the same time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.

3. Prepare your house for showing

Underprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home’s best foot forward is essential. Don’t “open for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible.

4. Find out what your local market looks like

Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. There is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge.

5. List away!

Lots of photos, printed and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with your Legends Realty Group LLC agent and team is a great step in the right direction. Now just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers!

• Clean your entire home thoroughly. Shampoo carpets, shine hardwood floors, wash walls and doors, clean window sills, screens and blinds. Clean out light fixtures and dust shelving.
  
• Clean the clutter from all closets, shelves, cupboards and cabinets.
  
• Make your rooms look as spacious as possible. Store unnecessary furnishings that make your home look crowded.
  
• Arrange furnishing attractively and in such a way that it is easy to walk through your home.
  
• Scale down the number of photos, pictures, portraits and posters hanging on walls. Make sure you patch and touch up all nail and screw holes.
  
• Keep your blinds, curtains and draperies open as a rule. You will want your home to show very light and bright. Find ways to screen unappealing views, if any.
  
• Make your kitchen really shine. Remove clutter from counter tops, shelves and cabinets and store it. Keep your sink clean and clear of any dirty dishes.
  
• Keep an open box of baking soda in your fridge. Also, remove distracting clutter from the outside of the door.
  
• Clean your ovens, range, microwave and hood. Degrease them, replace filters and keep them looking as good as possible.
  
• Keep scented candles burning in the kitchen and bathrooms during showings. Pleasant fragrances will entice buyers to stay longer in your home.
  
• Keep bathrooms scrubbed and tidy with fresh soap and neatly hung towels. Try to color coordinate your bathrooms and again remove any clutter.
  
• Keep all sinks in the home clean and repair leaks or slow drains.
  
• Go through your entire home and touch up paint. Pay close attention to outside corners around door openings where there is traffic wear. Touch up baseboards, trim and cabinets and cupboards.
  
• Apply a new coat of paint where simple touch ups are no longer effective.
  
• Place plants or flower arrangements in strategic parts of the home. A splash of color from plants, flowers, pillows or small rugs can highlight your home's best features.
  
• Make sure that your home is well lit. Put higher wattage bulbs in dark areas or corners. Keep all lights on during showings, even in mid day.
  
• Use decorative mirrors on walls of small rooms to reflect light and make rooms look larger.
  
• Make sure that all door knobs, hinges, locks and keyed entries are working properly. Replace any worn knobs or handles and grease squeaking or frozen hinges.
  
• Have your heating & cooling systems and your water heater serviced. Make sure the technician puts a dated & signed hang tag on them.
  
  
  OUTDOORS:

• Clean up all around your house. Remove any debris piles such as wood, firewood and landscape trimmings.
  
• Trim all hedges, bushes and shrubbery away from the house. Keep all garden beds weeded and mulched.
  
• Make your home's entrance attractive with potted plants and flowers. Keep them watered and looking healthy.
  
• Keep all walkways clear, clean and in good repair. This includes your driveways and any parking areas.
  
• Keep outdoor furniture, grill and other equipment clean and in good repair.
  
• Power wash decks and patios and apply an appropriate sealer, stain or paint. 
  
• Clean your gutters and roof. Keep moss or algae from growing on, in or around them.
  
• Keep your yard and lawn areas clean and in good health. A green lawn makes a home look great. Keep the grass edged and free from weeds.
  
• Repair any broken windows, screens, shutters or awnings.
  
• Clean and organize your garage and storage areas. Remove clutter and make them look as spacious as possible. Try to have nothing else in your garage but cars.
  
• Touch up worn paint on pillars, railings, trim, doors and windows.

By following these simple fix up tips, you can increase the perceived value of your home and make it stand out from the competition!

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