Practicing Good Seller's Etiquette
The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty 678-665-2887
Let's face it, when your house goes on the market, you're not
only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to
unknown vendors and naive or unqualified buyers. As with any business
transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers, buyers and
their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky
situation, alert your agent so he or she can address and remedy the
problem. Here are some tips for
practicing good seller's etiquette:
The Aggressive Agent
When your agent puts your house on the market, typically all promotional
materials state clearly that your agent is the primary contact for
buyers and buyers' agents. However, sometimes a buyer's agent will
contact a seller directly to try to either win over their business or
cut the seller's agent out of the deal. This is not reputable behavior
and you should report it to your agent immediately if it happens to you.
The Unscrupulous Vendor
Have you ever started a business or moved into a new house and suddenly
found your mailbox full of junk mail? Unfortunately, this also can
happen when you put your house on the market. When you sell your home,
it necessitates all kinds of new purchasing decisions and
less-than-ethical vendors are keenly aware of this. Though MLS
organizations enforce rules on how posted information is used, some
companies have found ways to cull information from various sources to
produce mass mailing lists. If you find yourself regularly emptying your
mailbox of junk, let your agent know. He or she can tap the appropriate
sources to prompt an investigation into the matter.
The Naive Buyer
Yard signs, Internet listings and other advertisements can generate a
lot of buzz for your home. Some prospective buyers - particularly
first-timers - will be so buzzed to see your home that they'll simply
drop by. If this happens, no matter how nice these unexpected visitors
are, it's best not to humor their enthusiasm by discussing your home or
giving an impromptu tour. Instead, politely let them know that your real
estate agent is in charge of scheduling tours and provide them with the
agent's contact information. If you attempt to handle these surprise
visits on your own, you might inadvertently disclose information that
could hurt you during negotiations down the road.
The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty is ready to assist you today in selling your home. When you're looking for a partner to help you negotiate the
complexities of selling a home, you've come to the right place.
The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team of Keller Williams Realty (678-665-2887) are
experts in the North Atlanta Georgia areas, including Milton,
Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Dunwoody, Cumming, Suwanee, and Duluth.
The experience, dedication and strong communication you'll receive here
will help ensure the successful and profitable sale of your home. We provide:
1. The Local Advantage - Take advantage of a broad spectrum of technologies and tools to support the sale of your home from start to close.
2. Internet Advertising - Since the lion's share of
home buyers starts their search on the internet, top placement on search
engines is essential. You'll gain access to placement on Google, MSNBC,
and other websites. This will maximize your exposure and bring a large
number of potential buyers to view information about your home.
3. Email Campaigns - It's important to "work the
network." We can work together to identify the right people to target
your home-and get in touch with them by email to drive excitement and
interest.
4. Personal Touch - Of course, technology alone
won't sell your home. Face-to-face interaction provides the advantage to
sell your home-and you won't have to worry about a thing. The details
will be handled with care and constant communication, to ensure the
marketing and sale of your home go smoothly.
Home Listing Syndication
Your home can be advertised on websites all across the web,
making sure buyers see your home and everything it offers. Here are some
of the national sites where your home will appear:
Practicing Good Seller's Etiquette
