Home Seller's Guide

Hello!

I'm Susie Siemiontkowski

I started my Real Estate career almost a decade ago as a local home builder's Sales & Marketing Manager. During my time with the company, I learned how to market homes, even before they are built. After learning I could help many more families in general real estate, I joined the Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty team. This move allows me to use my experience, resources and knowledge of the market and new construction homes to sell your home for more and faster. I only take several clients at a time so that I can focus on each home.

susiesellsthecoast@gmail.com

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CURRENT MARKET ANALYSIS

To Help Determine a Price that Makes Your Home the Best Option in Today's Market. I'll provide the property's Fair Market Value with a detailed written market analysis using sold comparables (COMPS), expired and withdrawn listings and homes currently on the market.

PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT

I will provide helpful information to make your property as appealing as possible to real estate agents and home buyers. This includes suggesting repairs and improvements to help sell for the highest price and tips on staging, neutralizing, color, lighting, clean up, curb appeal, etc.

AT THE PROPERTY

Hire a professional photographer to take high-quality photos of your home. Place a Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty branded professional "For Sale" sign on the property.

Install a high-security, computerized lock box for showing your property. Create a beautiful and elegant custom flyer outlining the key property features, pricing information, and photos to place in a weather-protected flyer box.

In addition to bringing potential buyers to view your home, I will personally show the property by appointment to other REALTORS' clients when needed. Display your home to the CBAR team on "PREVIEW" – a caravan of agents visiting your home and providing valuable feedback based on their market experience.

DIGITALLY

Upload all information and photos to Multiple Listing Service (MLS), including an appealing description that will attract agents' interest to show their clients.

Give all information to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), including a story-styled description using the most searched terms to make your home listing stand out and be memorable. Send you a printed copy of the MLS description and a link to the MLS presentation for your approval.

A Special Feature on the Coast's newest blog designed to interest buyers nationwide, www.comehometocoastalms.com, with details about the home and location with photos.

228-287-1000 Office

228-239-2621 Direct

I'M HERE MARKETING

DIGITALLY

Promotion in Gulf Coast Woman Magazine, more than 64,000 copies distributed in 800+ locations on the coast, digital distribution and GCW Social Media with a reach of over 112,000.

Send an email "E-Blast" to all Mississippi Gulf Coast MLS agents with the new listing. Send an email blast periodically to thousands of residents along the coast who have lived in their current homes for more than two years. Create multiple videos of your home to feature on Social Media, including a paid marketing campaign to reach those interested in your property type.

228-287-1000 Office

228-239-2621 Direct

www.susiesellsthecoast.com

HOME... IS WHERE YOUR STORY BEGINS. AnnieDanielson

FINDING

Finding a real esta agent that you trust and feel comfortable with is as hard as finding the right house to call home. A purchase of this magnitude is a huge life decision and you want to make sure that your real estate agent is as invested in this sale as you are.

Coldwell Banker

Alfonso Realty has more than 200 REALTORS working on your side.

Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty agents have access to a wide variety of resources that is not readily available to the public. They can help you determine the best price and time to sell.

With our collective experience and expertise, we can help you negotiate the best price for your home.

Our agents must undergo annual training and compliance to ensure they are up to date on any legal or administrative paperwork changes.

Our agents are dedicated to helping you answer any questions that arise from this process. We treat you how we would like you to treat us!

ESTABLISH

LISTING PRICE

Setting a reasonable listing price is one of the most important aspects of the entire home selling process. If you list too high, you might not get any offers and it can take you a while to sell your home.

Alternatively, if you price too low, you might be missing out on a greater return on your investment.

ESTABLISH

WHAT DETERMINES THE PRICE?

You have two options in order to price your home for sale:

You can engage with a third-party home appraiser, who will perform an analysis of your home and the neighborhood.

You can get your real estate agent to perform an analysis on other homes for sale in the area.

PREP

HOME STAGING TIPS

How you style your home can be a make-or-break point for a potential buyer. They have to be able to picture themselves living in your space, so be mindful of what you leave visible to viewers.

You can hire or rent professional props and decorators to help stage your home. Be sure to put away any personal photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts, as they will look like clutter to a potential buyer. You can replace photos with wall art.

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PREPARING

OUTSIDE THE HOME

Take care of the landscaping (i.e., cut the grass, water the flowers, trim the trees and bushes)

Remove weeds

Repaint or re-stain any porches, entryways and doorways

Fill in any cracks in the driveway, sidewalks and foundation

Clean out the gutters of any leaves or twigs

Test all lighting fixtures and motion sensors

INSIDE THE HOME

Repaint the home in a neutral color (preferably white)

Remove and replace any personal artifacts

Find arrangements for pets and children, and remove toys and clutter from main spaces

Make sure that walkways are clear

Make sure that the photos used to market your home are bright, clear, and capture all angles. Buyers will feel more comfortable with more photos.

Be detailed in your home's description to your REALTOR. Let him/her know about any items that can help your home sell for more. Keep your calendar as flexible as possible! You don't want to miss out on any opportunities!

As noted earlier, make sure your photos and descriptions are clear, attractive, and relevant.

These are the first impressions of your home to a potential buyer.

If your home is empty, consider virtual staging to give buyers an idea of how the rooms can be used.

Private viewings and open house viewings will be set up during the first few weeks of listing your home.

It would be best if you made arrangements for pets and children during viewing times to help make the viewing experience as pleasant and distraction-free as possible.

For the first few weeks/ weekends, make sure that your calendar is flexible for showings. This will help provide potential buyers with a greater number of viewing options.

IF YOU MORE THAN AN HOUR

Complete the above list (15 minute list)

Vaccum, sweep and mop the floors

Wipe all major appliances, glass, and mirrors

Fold or hang up visible clothing nicely

SHOWING

Dust any visible or reachable areas

IF YOU HAVE FIFTEEN MINUTES

Make the beds and fluff pillows

Throw away any garbage

Empty out garbage cans and take out the trash

Clean the countertops and put away dishes

Declutter the home, remove any toys

Turn on all indoor and outdoor lights

FINAL

At this time, you will be able to accept the offer, negotiate and make a counteroffer, or reject the offer. If you receive multiple offers, your real estate agent will help you negotiate with the buyers to find a price that you are happy with.

Ensure that the process is transparent and all information provided to the buyers is accurate and up to date.

The offer will officially become binding once the buyer and the seller agree to the contract's terms (which includes the price).

Some things that need to occur before the closing process can commence:

Home inspection if the buyer elects to have one

Title Search

Final walkthrough with the buyer

Be prepared for obstacles and hiccups! They happen during this phase, but that doesn't mean the sale is over.

At this time, you can start packing and moving into your new place!

Closing is the final step in your home selling process.

During the closing phase of the sale, you can expect the following:

The deed to the house will be delivered to the purchaser. The ownership is transferred to the purchaser.

Any other documents, including financing, insurance, and legal documents are exchanged.

The negotiated purchase price is paid and any other fees (i.e., commissions) are paid.

usan is extremely knowledgeable about n rofessional who knows her business, can help with ALL the details and give ou honest and reliable information, Susan is your person.

I loved my home selling experience with Sue. She is very knowledgeable and made our experience very easy. She answered all my questions in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Sue to sell your home. She is the best.

WAYNE &

I would recommend Susan Siemiontkowski to anyone who is in need of a highly skilled realtor! Our personal experience with her as our REALTOR while selling our house was a positive experience. Susan makes your experience absolutely painless because of her vast knowledge in every area a seller/buyer might need!

IRIS & PEYTON

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