LISTING WITH MIGUEL BRIONEZ REAL ESTATE
It's no secret that choosing a real estate agent can be a confusing and overwhelming task. We believe being the best isn't something you say, it's something you do It's about listening to our clients' needs, wants and expectations and delivering on them. We also understand that your home is more than just the place you hang your had.It'sthe place where your family grows and many of life's most important memories are made Our knowledge allows us to get you in your new home so you can start making new ones.
MIGUEL BRIONEZ REALESTATEBROKER
Miguel was very responsive to my needs, willing to show properties with very little notice and went above and beyond when I was ready to make my offer. He stayed in contact with me every step of the way. Because I was looking for a certain type of financing, he went out of his way to find me a bank that had the exact product I waslooking "
CHELSEA BRIONEZ MARKETING& CONTRACTADMINISTRATION
Holding her Real Estate License and a Business Administration degree from Western Washington University, Chelsea brings over 10 years of marketing and sales experience to our team Chelsea specializes in applying her marketing expertise and local market knowledge to help our clients achieve their real estate goals
"Miguel is a truly kind and caring individual who loves what he does. He is extremely hard-working and immensely patient... He's a 'people-person' and worksto understand the sellers' agents so that he can position hisclient in the best possible way We worked with Miguel for 4 months and would highly recommend him Once we made an offer on a house, he kept us informed every step His wife, Chelsea, is also involved in the business and she is equally as wonderful and professional to work with. Additionally, he recommended excellent people for mortgage loans and homeowners insurance. You won't go wrong with Miguel and Chelsea "
WHATOURCLIENTSSAY
-Theresia R. , Bellingham, WA
ABOUTOURTEAM
Miguel is a Bellingham native with over 15 years combined experience in Real Estate, Construction,and Sales Miguel hascultivated a successful, award winning career by continually embracing a client first philosophy, and operating his businesswithhonesty andintegrity.
-Karen L. , Los Angeles, CA
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TRAINED PROFESSIONAL
A goodagentsknowsall theinsandoutsof buyingandsellinga home, from real estate contract law to negotiation tactics, your agent is trained to represent you. The paperwork involved in selling and buying a home has increased dramatically as industry disclosures and regulations are constantly changing. This is one of the reasons that the percentage of people FSBOing has dropped from 19% to 9% over thelast 20 years.
AGENTSBRING QUALIFIED BUYERS
Between staging, coordinating open houses, scheduling viewings, managing phone calls from would be buyers and agents, the selling process takes time out of your schedule A professional real estate agent will manage all the details of your salewiththeleast amount of disruptiontoyour daily life.
WHYLISTWITH AN AGENT
A good agent employs an assistant who will keep track of moving deadlines that, if missed, can break the contract, and cost you time and money. Research has shown that between basic mistakes, pricing errors, and lack of negotiation skills, FSBOsoftencost theseller morethantheagent?scommission.
SAVING TIME
A good agent vets potential buyers and offers to determine a potential buyer's credit worthiness, verify the funds, and assesstheir level of intent with each offer Most sellerswould prefer to not waste time showing their home to unqualified buyers. A knowledgeable broker has the foresight and know how to verify exactly where the funds to purchase the home are coming from, to reduce the chances your deal will break downat thecontract stage
We begin by matching your objectives an priorities with theprocessof marketingandsellingyour house
FIRST STEPSTOWARD SELLING
We will review and prioritize the following topics to help usunderstandwhat'smost important toyou
Agreeingonaprocess how we'll work together
What is the most important thing to you when choosing anagent?
Whyareyousellingyour home?
What isyour perceptionof what agoodagent istoyou?
SETTINGEXPECTATIONS
PRICE
Clarifyingandprioritizingyour expectations
How often do you prefer we talk?What's your preferred methodof communication?
Withinwhat rangedoyouexpect tosell your home?
MOTIVATION
TIMEFRAME
Ho w soon must you sell your home?Are you purchasing another property onacontingent basis?
COMMUNICATION
GETTING STARTED
Haveyoumadeany improvement totheproperty since youbought it?
What makes this property unique from similar properties
You know your house best Let's discuss how we'll market its special features and location in the surroundingneighborhood
Tell me about other factors affecting your decision to sell
POTENTIALENHANCEMENTS
What attractedyoutothishome?
SPECIALTERMSORCONDITIONS
PREVIOUS HOME BUYING OR SELLING EXPERIENCE
HOMESELLINGDECISIONS
UPDATESAND RENOVATION
What do you regard as the most attractive features of thesurroundingneighborhood?
MOSTAPPEALINGFEATURE
What is the most important thing you've learned from your previousexperiences
What changes would you suggest to make your property assaleableaspossible?
Do you have any issues regarding the sale of your property I shouldbeawareof?
UNIQUESELLINGPOINTS
DIFFERENTIATINGFEATURES
THENEIGHBORHOOD
PRE MARKET ANALYSIS
Provide a detailed time line of events and important deadlinestokeepyouabreast of theprocess
The home buying and selling process can be stressful and complicated if you don? t have the proper guidance. All clients,andpropertiesareuniqueand havevaryingneeds.
- Communicate with 3rd parties - real estate brokers, mortgageofficers,appraisers,inspectors,title& escrow
- Coordinatevendor services
Work with thebuyer?sbroker to negotiatethebest sale priceandtermspossible
LISTING YOURPROPERTY
- Minimize concessions requested by buyer during inspectionnegotiations
- Professional photography
CLOSING THESALE
- Complete marketingplan designed to yield high quality offers
NEGOTIATING THESALE
WHATOURCLIENTS CA N EX PECT
- Vet potential buyersbeforeacceptinganoffer
Staging and design recommendationsto help maximize thesellingprice
- Provideatrustednetwork of resources,suchasstagers, housecleaners,handymen,inspectors,andlandscapers
Weekly communication on showings,open houses,and interest inyour property
- to ensure all parties are meeting their requirements of thecontract asneedfor ontimeclosing
We provide a comprehensive look at effective pricing strategy
PREPARINGYOURHOME
Wewill providespecificguidanceon what you should do prior to placing your homeonthemarket.
Every seller and every home are unique. We create a custom marketing plan for your home designed to achieve your goals. We work to present your home in the best possible light and get the most exposureto ensureatop dollar sale With over 20 years sales an marketing experience we guarantee that your home will be well-represented with top-quality professional verbiage, photography & marketingmaterials.
MULTIPLELISTINGSERVICE
- Staging consultation with our professional stager asneeded
Your property will be registered in the MLS database, making it instantly available to agentsthroughout the pacific northwest
MARKETING YOURHOME
- Advertised in The Bellingham Herald, Facebook, and syndicated on major online real estate search portals & individual broker sites
94% of buyers find their home online As more buyers conduct their property searchesonline,you can beconfident your home will be showcased locally and nationally. Our partnershipswith top real estate portalsensure that listings arepublished onhundredsof powerful websites
PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHY
Showcase your home in the best possible light with high quality professional photos in all marketingmaterials
OPEN HOUSES
ONLINEMARKETING
Always hosted by us! Many Realtors farm out open houses to their associates who are not familiar with the property, nor do they have any obligationtotheseller
PROFESSIONALandCLIENT NETWORK
I personally contact my current buyers, past clients, and real estate investors who have shown interest in similar properties
- Listings are presented to roughly 110 local Re/Max agents immediately upon listing
YARD SIGNSandFLYERS
A yard sign will be placed on your propertyimmediately uplisting Sign will always be stocked full of high quality fliersshowcasingyour property
POSTCARDS
LOCK BOX
- A Supra Lock Box will provide security while ensuring your home is accessible to agents to show their buyers This electronic lock box also allowsusto find out who accessed your home allowing for prompt follow uponall showings
Marketing postcards mailed to surroundingneighbors
LOCATION
- Price of RECENTLYSOLD properties
Properties priced within market range generate more showing and offers, and ultimately sell in a shorter period of time
Pricing your home for the current market is important for the maximum exposure and ultimately as successful sale
Properties priced too high have a difficult time selling
UNDERSTANDING MARKET VALUE
- CONDITION
Availability of COMPARABLE(competing PROPERTIES
THEIMPACT OFACCURATEPRICING
THEEXISTING POOL OFPROSPECTIVE BUYERSDETERMINESA PROPERTY'SVALUE BASED ON
Home & Lot SIZE
UPGRADES
PRICING YOURHOME
- UNIQUEFEATURES
CMA provides a snapshot of the current market. This is the most accurate way to determine your home's value.
KEYFACTORSIN DETERMINING MARKETVALUE
DETERMINING YOURHOME'S MARKETVALUE
An asking price that is beyond the market range can adversely affect the marketing of a property.
An impartial evaluation of market activity is the most effective way to estimate a property's potential selling price
- The property attracts "lookers" and helps competing houses look better by comparison
COMPARATIVEMARKETANALYSIS
DANGERSOFOVERPRICING
Marketing time is prolonged and initial marketing momentum is lost
- Fewer buyers will be attracted and fewer offers received
- Comparable homes currently on the market
- Comparable homes sold within the last 6 months
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Weappreciatetheopportunity discussour real estateservices.
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