2019 Seller Handbook

Seller

Handbook

In 2018

Robbie Breaux & Team

SOLD

200

PROPERTIES

That’s One House Every 1.82 Days!

The Average Agent Sells 4.46 Properties a Year

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Finalize the List Price

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are Under Contract & Stop Showings

Negotiate Any & All Offers

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Schedule the Home Inspections

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help prepare your house (staging, photography, etc.)

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Begin Showings & Open Houses

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Negotiate Inspection Issues/Repairs

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Schedule Final Walk Through

Schedule the Appraisal

TIME TO MOVE OUT

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List Your Home

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Launch a Custom Marketing Plan

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Coordinate with the Lender & Title Company

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Help Transfer/Turn Off Utilities

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We Are Lafayette Strong!

We know these neighborhoods, from small boutiques to neighborhood restaurants, Ragin Cajun athletics to Festival de International, we know what makes living in this city so special.

We work here because we love it!

How much could your home sell for?

Find out with our FREE online tool for understanding the value of your home

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Staging and Market Prep

STAGED HOMES SELL

73% FASTER AND SELL FOR UP TO

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provide a walk-through consultation with a staging expert so that you can best prepare your home for the market effectively and quickly. Our listings look the best and sell faster because of it.

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10% MORE THAN UNSTAGED HOMES

Professional Photography

HOMES WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY ARE VIEWED

118% MORE

98%

of buyers look through pictures first, if they see what they like they will then read the remarks.

Your first chance to impact a buyer is through the photography. We have invested thousands of dollars into professional equipment to ensure we can market your home at the maximum capacity. In Real Estate, a picture is literally worth 1,000 words.

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3D

Virtual Tours

40%

VIRTUAL TOURS GET CLICKED ON

MORE THAN LISTINGS WITHOUT VIRTUAL TOURS PROPERTIES FEATURED WITH VIRTUAL TOURS GET

95%

MORE PHONE INQUIRIES

49%

VIRTUAL TOURS GENERATE

MORE QUALIFIED LEADS

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Checklist for Picture Day NEED TO KNOW • • • •

The Photographer willl be shooting every room (including closets) and all around the exterior of your home.

No personal items (if photos must be out, please keep them to a minimum) The floors need to be clear of debris, swept, and vacuumed. You will be able to tell they are dirty in pictures.

The Photographer will open or close blinds when possible based on the lighting in each particular room.

ROOMS

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Turn fans off _ _ _ _ _ Remove eye distractions, (i.e. cords, personal items, seasonal items, pet items, items on bed posts, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Turn Monitors Off (TV’s, computers, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Minimize wall hangings (straighten the hangings) _ _ _ _ _ Make all beds

KITCHEN

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Clean and put away dishes _ _ _ _ _ Clear off countertops (no more than 2-3 items of decoration) _ _ _ _ _ Toasters, Blenders and small appliances unplugged and hidden _ _ _ _ _ Clear off refrigerator (i.e. magnets, invitations, pictures, etc.)

BATHROOMS

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Clean mirrors (remove any stickers) _ _ _ _ _ Clear off countertops (no more than 2-3 items of decoration) _ _ _ _ _ Remove all movable eye distractions (i.e toothbrushes, hair dryers, trash cans, personal items) _ _ _ _ _ Toilet lids in down position _ _ _ _ _ Make sure towel racks have towels hanging (great way to add color) _ _ _ _ _ Clean shower curtain (you don’t want spotted curtains for pictures, may be great time for a new one)

POOL (if applicable)

_ _ _ _ _ Pool should be cleaned just prior to shooting _ _ _ _ _ Removal of movable eye distractions (i.e. cables, trash cans, pool supplies, floaties, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Chairs arranged facing the pool

EXTERIOR

_ _ _ _ _ Clean up the landscaping! Mow the lawn, trim those trees and bushes! _ _ _ _ _ Sweep/blow off the walk ways from any debris _ _ _ _ _ In some cases, power washing the exterior (including the fence) _ _ _ _ _ Remove all movable eye distractions (i.e. trash cans, signage, hoses, pet items, lawn equipment) _ _ _ _ _ Keep the sides of the house clear as well, I will be shooting all angles _ _ _ _ _ Move vehicles out of driveway (can be parked in the garage or down the road) Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

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Exposure & Social Media

Creating maximum exposure for you Trulia, to Facebook ads that reach th to ensure your listing gets the attentio

Make a Lasting Impression Digitally In today’s society, social media rules the internet. We have profiles on many social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linked In, Youtube, Google Plus, and a blog.

The world of online real estate listings is rapidly changing and constantly growing. Our team has developed a robust network of listing feeds and website partners to achieve maximum exposure and the highest visibility for our listings.

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ur listing is vital to reaching the largest pool of qualified buyers. From featuring our listings on housands of people to our monthly market reports, we create a media blitz across all channels on it deserves.

Where Buyers Found the Home They Purchased

6% 7%

ONLINE - 49%

6%

REAL ESTATE AGENT - 31% DROVE BY / OPEN HOUSE - 7% FRIEND OR FAMILY - 6% HOME BUILDER - 6% OTHER - 1%

49% 31% *According to the National Association of Realtor’s 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

95% 89%

OF BUYERS USE THE INTERNET IN THEIR SEARCH

OF BUYERS ARE REPRESENTED BY A REAL ESTATE AGENT Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

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Making a house your home!

Whether you are looking for your first home or your fourteenth, our hand-selected agents have the experience you need.

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