BIRDHOME Listing Guide

A listing Guide: getting ready to sell your house

Birdhome Real Estate Consultants 1801 South Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78746 512-991-4801 home@birdhome.com

OUR Founders

Patrick Birdsong

lead Real Estate consultant

Patrick is a second generation real estate Broker and a 14 year veteran who learned about real estate at a very early age. His first rehab-resell project was at the age of 17 and paid for his first two years of college.

Having spent 14 years listing and selling real estate in Austin has put Patrick consistently in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide. He gives back to the real estate industry by speaking and educating across the country. He also serves on the board of directors for the Young Men’s Business League in Austin and has supported their work for almost 10 years.

Melody Birdsong Team LEader

With so many moving parts in a real estate transaction, Melody makes sure that everything is in its place and that nothing is left to chance. Her knowledge of the process is second to none. She is also responsible for BIRDHOME’s marketing efforts utilizing a snazzy social media outreach. Keep up with her efforts by following the # !

Melody is a cool Mom and an active community advocate. She currently spends her time volunteering for the Junior League of Austin as the 2016 Coats for Kids PR Chair and also currently serves on the board of the Austin Sunshine Camps.

OUr misson

Our mission is to provide the highest level of residential real estate sales and service in the market by taking a consultative approach, and building lifelong relationships with clients.

We want to be thought leaders in our industry and elevate the level of service homeowners deserve from their real estate agent. We strive to help our clients, friends and family build generational wealth through real estate investing. But most of all, we desire to let our passion for homes and people become contagious and our actions create a movement. The reason we get up every morning is to lead a giving life.

We believe that sharing a meal, a story, an adventure with those you love is the most valuable possession in life. This is the core of the #BIRDHOMElife and why we are dedicated to the new old fashioned where we cling to old-fashioned ideas, in new technology fueled ways.

OUR process

It is our goal to truly listen to our clients and understand their unique selling circumstances.

Not every seller has the same motivation, communication style, or goals with the sale of the house. We want to meet you where you are and provide you with the support, guidance, and expertise.

It is our main focus to create a proactive marketing plan and sales solution that is unique to your specific needs. We are excited about working with you and we want to bring that excitement to the market to ensure we get your house sold for highest price in the shortest amount of time.

Why Keller Williams

When it came time to choose a real estate brokerage to work with, we had to choose one with the same commitment to customer care.

That’s why we chose Keller Williams.

Like us, Keller Williams is Austin based, though the brokerage is so successful it claims agents and nearly 700 firms across the United States and Canada. The company has been in operation since 1983 and in that relatively short period of time, has managed to attain the status of the largest residential real estate company in the United States.

Keller Williams is more than just successful; it’s a real estate company that prioritizes customers, honesty, loyalty, and communication. Like us, Keller Williams is a big-time fan of Austin as a great place to live and work. Also like us, Keller Williams is focused on excellent customer service, morally and ethically sound values, along with giving back to the community.

OUR clients

Patrick and Melody Birdsong (and team) are wonderful! They helped us sell our condo and made the whole process so smooth, easy, and FAST! They sold our condo in just 15 days for our asking price and kept us in the loop during the whole process. They are very knowledgeable and eased all of our stresses. I know they worked tirelessly to get our condo sold ASAP, and we barely lifted a finger.

Thanks Patrick and Melody! You and your team were lifesavers during this entire process.”

-Celeste R., Seller 2015

They make the process as low stress as possible and really have great insights into what you are really looking for, even when you aren’t so sure yourself! ” -Steven S., Seller/Buyer 2015

The Numbers

Days on the Market Average Agent

50

The birdhome Team

23

List to Sell Ratio Average Agent The birdhome Team

98.5% 100%

Our Online Presence

FACEBOOK

Facebook is where our past clients can come together with potential future clients and share in the BIRDHOME way of life.

We advertise your house strategically through both organic and paid targeted advertisements, enabling your listing to be broadcast only to those who are most likely to purchase.

Instagram

Instagram is where our marketing efforts truly shine, as with Facebook we use organic and targeted ads so we can put your house in front the people who will fall in love with it!

We know an online presence is a must, however we aren’t content to simply be another voice in a crowded sea of real estate agents with the same kind of websites and design. We strive to be different and to stand out from the crowd.

We have created a simple, clean and easy to navigate website that provides the perfect space to show off how amazing your house looks.

We have designed a space so that from the moment a potential buyer lands our website they will be blown away by your listing and be interested in finding out more!

Selling

Our Marketing Materials

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Because 20% of buyers learn about their future home through their real estate agent we make sure to be in constant communication with other agents to ensure that they are sharing your house with their clients

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While we focus a lot of our efforts in the digital realm we also know that it is important to give potential buyers physical materials and resources that attract them to your listing. Through handwritten notes, phone calls, and door-knocking we make sure to apply a personal, human touch when it comes to marketing your home.

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Pocket Listing

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2215 Post Rd #1088

2301 S. 5th #22

1600 Barton Springs #2602 & #3505

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3 bed / 2 bath / 1825 sq ft.

R E A L E S TAT E C O N S U LTA N T S

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JUST SOLD LISTED: 7009 Beckett

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Just SOLD The New Old Fashioned “Patience is a virtue and the Birdhome team has plenty of it. After about a year of searching and submitting a few

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offers, Patrick and Melody worked tirelessly to find a

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house that we liked. We ended up in our most desired

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neighborhood! The home buying process in Austin can be

ready to 609 Terrell Hill move it move it? sold

300 Le Grande #3

2020 S. Congress #2221 & #2215

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1112 Algarita #C

2419 Wilson St

extremely stressful with all of the competition. Patrick and Melody are true professionals who truly care about seeing their clients satisfied. From start to finish, they have been top notch. We could not have done it without them. We highly recommend the Birdhome team.”

mike and Whitney icenhauer - sellers

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Staging & styling

When it comes to selling your house, we know what buyers want. That's why we created BIRDHOME Staging & Goods.

First impressions are crucial when selling your house in person and, more importantly, online.

We bring a young, fresh perspective with our unique 'curated home' point of view.

Let us come in and stage your house with some of our favorite furniture & design pieces to really make the rooms pop!

Staging will truly set you apart from the competition. From staging and accessorizing to minor updating, our service will help potential buyers truly envision moving in and living there. We know we can increase the interest in your house and make it look truly beautiful in the eyes of the next buyer.

Staging

1304 Summit #102

7001 Wheeler Branch

Timeline of A Sale

We know how important it is to get your house on the market at just the right time to command the highest prices. It can be a tricky process to manage but you can know you are in safe hands with the BIRDHOME team.

We’ve outlined below what you can expect when we take your house to market and what the timeline of the sale will look like.

SHowings

Agents show property & submit feedback. We review feedback and make adjustments as necessary

On The Market

Listing goes live on the MLS Thursday or Friday

Option Period

Buyers have an inspection and may ask for repairs or closing cost contribution

Offers

We then accept, counter, or decline offers and negotiate a backup offer if necessary

Appraisal

If the buyer is financing, the lender will require an appraisal.

If it’s lower than the sales price the difference is negotiated

CELEBRATE You just sold your house

Receive Funding

After a few hours the transaction will fund and it will be official!

CLear to Close

If the buyer is financing, the lender requires documentation.

Once it has all been received it will be approved or denied. If approved if means we are clear to close!

HUD

Review HUD statement which outlines the net proceeds at closing

Go to closing

All sellers must be present with their driver’s license. Bring a voided check for wiring and all keys and garage door openers

Terms To Know

Option period: Buyers pay for the unrestricted right to terminate the contract (typically $200-$400 for 7-10 days). At this time, buyers have an inspection and may ask for repairs or contribution to closing costs.

Pre-qualification letter: A letter from the buyer’s lender stating they have been prequalified for a loan of a certain amount.

Home warranty: Typically purchased for the buyer by the seller (usually $350-$500). The warranty covers appliances for the first year of ownership.

Earnest money: Buyers pay typically 1% of the sales price to show good faith. This money is held with the title company and is refunded to the buyer if they terminate the contract through legitimate means.

Third Party Financing Addendum: States that within x number of days, the buyer can walk away and keep their earnest money if they are unable to secure a loan.

We are here to entertain, delight, inform, and challenge you to want more from your life.

BirdHome the new old fashioned

Contact us directly at Home@birdhome.com Or call us at 512-991-4801