At MTM Realty, we can help you to
become a “Smart Seller!”

MARKETING, MARKETING, MARKETING!
When you go to sell your property, you want to be sure that it will receive maximum exposure. More people aware of your listing means more potential buyers coming to look at your property. This translates into a quicker sale for you! At MTM Realty, we will get you that maximum exposure with our 12 point Marketing Plan and more!

LOOKS ARE IMPORTANT.
National studies have been done on consumers and the researchers have found that people buy on looks, not just on quality or value. Your home's first impression is an important one, and first impressions can only be made once. At MTM Realty, we can offer suggestions to improve the appearance of your home, and we will help you to stage your home for more appeal, if necessary.

KNOW THE MARKET VALUES:
You can become more aware of the value of your property by investigating other similar local properties. By knowing approximately what similar properties are going for, you can be confident that the appraisal you receive is on target. It's a real benefit to know the true value of your property. If your homes listing price is over market value, the price will discourage buyers and they will know that they can get more for their money elsewhere. At MTM Realty, we will add our expert knowledge on what comparable properties sell for in certain neighborhoods.

FLEXIBLE FINANCING:
You can sell your home faster if you are willing to be flexible on the financing. Consider accepting FHA and VA financing, offering seller financing or paying closing costs or points.

A PRE–APPROVED BUYER:
If possible, try to accept an offer from a buyer who is pre–approved vs. pre–qualified. The difference between the two can mean the difference between the paperwork going through. Just because a buyer is pre–qualified, doesn't mean they will definitely obtain the financing. A pre–approved buyer is like a buyer with cash. You can be confident that the sale will go through. At MTM Realty, we try to encourage all of our buyers to get pre–approved. This eliminates any disappointments on both sides.

TAKE TIME TO THINK!
Lets face it, moving is a stressful event. Sometimes we don't think of everything we need to. Take the time to think about your house and any problems it might have. Sometimes important things get overlooked and almost every home has its little quirks. Make sure you disclose any potential problems in writing. For instance, say your sump pump isn't working anymore and it didn't even occur to you to disclose that information. A buyer could purchase your home and be flooded out the next day. Surely they would want to hold you liable for their ruined belongings. Protect yourself and the buyer from any unnecessary future incidents! You don't want to go overboard though – that loose doorknob is really not that critical and can make a contract overly cluttered. At MTM Realty, we represent you with integrity and honesty.

PROVIDE A COMFORT ZONE:
Often times when a prospective buyer is looking at a house they feel like an intruder. This is especially true when there are children and pets in the rooms. Keep children and pets out from underfoot, and let the buyer focus on your home instead of external distractions. If an open house is scheduled, plan to be away from home, but let your Realtor know how to get in touch with you quickly!

DON'T LET A CONTRACT COLLECT DUST!
One of the most important moves you can make is to reply to any offers immediately! If someone makes you an offer, they are interested in buying your property. This doesn't prevent them from looking at other properties while they wait for your reply. The last thing you want is to lose a sale because you didn't reply right away!

FIX IT UP A BIT!
Moving is a stressful event with much to do. Most people do not want to move into a new home if they know they will be faced with a lot of small jobs like cleaning and painting. It's also hard for a buyer to envision a nice room or yard if it is cluttered up. These things can distract a buyer from seeing the beauty of your real home. At MTM Realty, we can give you advice on how to make your home attractive plus we have a wonderful brochure that gives you lots of ideas about free and easy fix–ups that will help your home sell quicker!