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Buying and Selling Real Estate is a big decision and it is very important to put your trust in people who have the experience, tenacity, and the same objective as you have; to help you find the perfect home for you and your family. Our team has come together from different sectors of life to create a comprehensive and educated group of talented individuals. Our team covers all bases when working hard for you and we are committed to providing for you the best Real Estate experience possible. Our commitment to enhanced customer service, through constant communication, detailed updates, network of related professionals and personalities, has made our team stand out from the rest. We have everything covered for you so this process can be as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Do you have a lawyer? What do you do on possession day? Do you know what a home inspection is for? These are common questions that many people fail to even consider. Don’t worry, we have all of this and more covered for you. Our team members work with many different people on a daily basis and above all we trust them to treat you like family while being as efficient as possible. In this book, you will find testimonies from past clients so you may read first hand what it was like working with us. From exceptional communication, to exceptional marketing, to exceptional service; our agents strive to be exceptional.
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ABOUT LOUIS WITSIEPE By keeping his finger on the pulse of the latest trends and movements of the Atlanta metro and suburban real estate market, Louis Witsiepe is able to offer his clients topnotch guidance from start to finish, ensuring the entire process is seamless, efficient and rewarding. Specializing in premier neighborhoods such as Buckhead and East and West Cobb, where the market is supporting growing family needs for great schools systems and activities, up and coming top notch senior communities, and professionals searching for a work/life balance, Louis takes pride in helping buyers find their dream home. In addition to new construction, senior communities, and family homes, Louis is well versed in investment properties. Joining the world of real estate, with over 10 years of experience, and as a successful entrepreneur in the business industry, Louis Witsiepe became an expert in figuring out how to provide customers with what they want and need. It starts with fully appreciating each customer and then finding creative ways to fulfill their needs-insight that informs how he approaches his work as a real estate representative. Louis is originally from Birmingham, AL and received a BA in business with a minor in business marketing. He lives with his wife and daughter in Marietta, GA, enjoys Alabama football games, golfing, and grilling with his family.
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THE DIFFERENCE What’s the difference? Exceptional Service: It all starts with Quality Customer Service. We provide the help you need to make an educated decision. Exceptional Marketing: Marketing is one of the most important aspects of the successful sale of your home. Exceptional Agents: Our agents are experienced and talented enough to get your home sold. We live by a different standard. A higher standard. Exceptional Results: At the end of the day, results are what matter the most.
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OUR TEAM WE ALWAYS OUTPERFORM Real estate is so much more than just a job, it is our passion, and our duty is to provide all our clients with the necessary services to help them reach their real estate goals. Having the RIGHT AGENTS helps. IT ALL STARTS HERE... Many agents offer great service, but not-so-great advice. Others offer great service, great advice, but lack communication. Though we are not perfect, we strive to offer our clients excellent service, excellent communication, trusted advice and a personal touch. We truly believe in people, their dreams, and care about all of our clients, who we now consider our extended real estate family.
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KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN LOOKING FOR AN AGENT... 1. EDUCATION The most important factor in choosing a real estate professional is his or her education in the real estate industry. Our professionals have advanced training and education, allowing them to be among the top agents in the world earning prestigious designations in the various fields of real estate.
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2. EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE You want a full-time agent who is familiar with your area and with the type of property you intend to sell. Does he or she employ a diverse range of marketing and advertising strategies? How tech-savvy is your agent? How many similar properties has he or she been able to help clients buy in the past? 3. AVAILABILITY AND COMMITMENT Your agent should be capable of prompt and decisive action during the course of finding your home. Does your agent make it a point to keep in touch with you constantly? Is your agent easy to contact in case of emergencies or even for the simplest questions? Is your agent available on the weekends or in the evenings when most buyers are out looking? 4. RAPPORT Does your agent take the time to listen to your goals and clarify your needs? Can your agent understand your unique situation and be genuinely concerned about the outcome of the process? Your listing agent will be your guide and partner in this crucial decision, so it is important to find one with whom you can get along.
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STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL SALE
There are several steps to selling a home. We have broken down the process into seven basic steps. The main objective is to get the best possible price, with as little possible hassle and inconvenience! Find Your Team of RealtorsŽ: With a strong marketing strategy, we advocate a fair market price. Our team above all, works with integrity and honesty. Launch a Marketing Strategy: List your property on MLS. Photographs & Virtual Tours. Lawn Sign. Internet Ads. Romance your home to over 100 of the top agents and a database of over 18,000. Show Your Home: Mega Open House. Strong Online Presence. Review Progress: We take the time to go over feedback given every week and strategize accordingly to help sell your home. Review Offers: Our negotiating skills help get the job done. Closing: We specialize in closing all deals we open. If it’s in reach, and in your best interest, we will get it done. Sold: We help you move out and into your new home.
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MARKETING 101 YARD SIGNS: A great way to advertise the availability of your home to people with an interest in your neighborhood or those who are becoming acquainted with your community. A yard sign is the #1 way to show your home is for sale. The West Brand yard sign are the most trusted real estate symbols anywhere. They are known for their high quality service and advice. When home buyers see that sign in your yard, they understand that you’re working with a trusted brand and that you are marketing for maximum exposure.
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BROKER TOURS & OPEN HOUSES: The broker tour opens up your home to agents from other firms. It is a most effective and convenient way to expose the great qualities of your home that may be otherwise missed and for other agents to bring their buyers in to see your property. We help show off your home by bringing the best out in your home. SALES BROCHURES & FACT SHEETS: We are committed to marketing your home with high quality materials that represent the time and effort you have taken in maintaining your home. VIRTUAL TOURS & WEBSITES: Creating a digital experience for home buyers on the local, national, and international market with personalized property specific websites. BOMB BOMB: Video email to our thousands of contacts throughout Canada and the world
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SELLING TIPS It is important to have your home in a “ready-to-sell” state to bring out the best and most important qualities of your home. This is a crucial aspect that sometimes can get overlooked by sellers and hinder the successful sale of your home. • Lights should be on and drapes should be left open during daylight hours. • Heat set at a comfortable temperature. • Fresh flowers/plants in various rooms. • Chipped plaster and paint touched up and repaired. • Doors and cupboards properly closed. • Leaky taps and toilets repaired. • Burned out light bulbs replaced. • Squeaky doors oiled. • Mirrors, fixtures, and taps cleaned and polished. • Seals around tubs and basins in good repair. • Floors cleaned, garbage containers emptied. • Inside of closets and cupboards neat and tidy. • Valuable property out of reach, out of sight, or locked away. • Pets absent where possible, or contained during showings.
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PRICING YOUR HOME
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Selling your home takes preparation, organization and professional marketing. The Agent Marketing Group will guide you through every milestone, from analyzing your needs to closing the sale. In today’s market, it’s more important than ever to price your home right. We know how to price your property to make sure it sells. If you’re curious about your home’s value in today’s market, just fill out the form below and we’ll send you a free Comparative Market Analysis. A well-priced home will generate competing offers and drive up the final sale value. Our free market analysis takes into account the most actively searched prices and home values in the area and provides you with a detailed evaluation that puts it all in perspective. SELLING WITH A PRO Our tried and true marketing plan will take the guesswork out of selling your home. WHAT’S ON THE MARKET Visit us at www.agentmarketinggroup.com and REGISTER in order to have access to free search tools including the ability to save listings and property searches. www.greaterinternationalgroup. co i
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WEB SYNDICATION It’s our responsibility to represent your interests as the buyer. This includes searching for a home, negotiating the best price, and handling all the details of your next purchased property. As exceptional agents that never settle, we provide personalized access to more available property information. AS EXCEPTIONAL AGENTS WE WILL: 1. Provide you with information regarding all properties listed with the Real Estate Board online at your convenience. This includes bank sales and “For Sale by Owner” sales. Furthermore, we provide complete, daily searches of homes appropriate to your needs and budget, complete access to a member of our team at all times and instant notification on all new properties matching your search criteria. We are also always available to show you homes at your request. 2. Mortgage Brokers, Building Appraisers, Movers, Surveyors
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5. Keep everything between us. We will never disclose personal client information at any time in compliance with our privacy policy.
LET’S GO ONLINE! Our team uses the Internet and all online tools to help sell your home. With more than 90% of buyers checking the web, getting online is the most effective and efficient way to showcase your home. Our web presence and online network will present your home to thousands of qualified buyers Below shows that 99% of people search for a home using three main search engines. We make sure to be as visible as possible on these platforms.
81% 12% 6% BUYER SEARCH ONLINE! More than half of all homebuyers search online first when looking to purchase a home. It is vitally important that your home receives the exposure it needs in order to sell. Our web syndications allow your home to be shown on high-traffic websites as well as our own.
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TESTIMONIALS “If it weren’t for Louis stalking homes and photos on Zillow and cold calling people to see if they were in the market to sell, we would have never found our dream home! Seriously, what realtor does that now a days!!! Not only were we able to get in the exact location and school district we wanted, but we were able to get a contract in place before the home formally hit the market which eliminated all competition! In addition, he helped us get contractors lined up to make sure the house was ready for our arrival. This made our out of town move, so much less stressful! Thank you, Louis! We honestly couldn’t be happier with your services and we truly appreciate everything that you’ve done for our family!” - BECKY ALLEN “Louis’s attention to detail and knowledge regarding every aspect of home building made the process enjoyable and structured from start to finish. As our new home was being built, he remained our eyes and ears, always making sure we had regular updates, as we were living in a different state. For every step of the journey, Louis had suggestions to make any task or decision easier on us as buyers and ensured our best interest. The work ethic and enthusiasm Louis shares with his clients is unmatched, creating a second to none experience” - EVAN SANDLER 16
“It is our immense pleasure to recommend Louis Witsiepe as a real estate agent for any individual or family searching for the ideal home for their unique situation. After looking for years for the perfect home for our family, we began scanning the area and Louis offered to help. Louis had an initial meeting with us and took diligent notes regarding our specific needs in a single family home as well as budgetary limitations. He did not waste our time with homes out of our price range or not in line with our needs. After looking for a while, he mentioned we maybe should build. We found the perfect area with an amazing lot. Louis was awesome through the entire process of building a custom home. From start to finish, he was very patient, and represented our interests through every step of the way. He stood firm on many topics that were important to us, and protected us from numerous things that popped up during the building process.� - ERIC AND KELLY MORAN
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