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Robbie Breaux & Team
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204 PROPERTIES
That’s One House Every 1.79 Days! The Average Agent Sells 4.46 Properties a Year
We’re creating relationships for life!
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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!
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Staging and Market Prep STAGED HOMES SELL
73% FASTER AND SELL FOR UP TO
10% MORE THAN UNSTAGED HOMES
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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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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
VIRTUAL TOURS GET CLICKED ON
40%
MORE THAN LISTINGS WITHOUT VIRTUAL TOURS PROPERTIES FEATURED WITH VIRTUAL TOURS GET
95%
MORE PHONE INQUIRIES VIRTUAL TOURS GENERATE
49%
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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)
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Exposure and Social Media 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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Creating maximum exposure for your listing is vital to reaching the largest pool of qualified buyers. From featuring our listings on Trulia, to Facebook ads that reach thousands of people to our monthly market reports, we create a media blitz across all channels to ensure your listing gets the attention it deserves.
Where Buyers Found the Home They Purchased ONLINE - 49%
6% 7%
6%
REAL ESTATE AGENT - 31% DROVE BY / OPEN HOUSE - 7% FRIEND OR FAMILY - 6% HOME BUILDER - 6% OTHER - 1%
49% 31%
95% 89%
*According to the National Association of Realtor’s 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
OF BUYERS USE THE INTERNET IN THEIR SEARCH
OF BUYERS ARE REPRESENTED BY A REAL ESTATE AGENT
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Whether you are looking for your first home or your fourteenth, our hand-selected agents have the experience you need.
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