Selling a Home In Seattle?
Selling a home in 2012 is going to continue to be challenging. Due to the events of the past several years sellers are competing with banks listing foreclosed properties at bargain prices and the inventory of properties is high, causing some listings to get 'lost' in the sea of homes.
We Will Work Together to Ensure a Succesful Sale
We spend a lot of time preparing your home to sell. We will go over small repairs you can do to make the home show better and be more likely to pass a home inspection. I have a plethora of great resources at your disposal if need be.
A professional photographer will create a story of your home through pictures and we will explore the best features of your home to create marketing remarks that will catch the attention of choosy buyers.
The Top Two Ways That Buyers Find Your Home Are:
Their Buyer's Agent and/or the Internet.
You must stand out on the internet. After I have created the best marketing materials for your home with photos and virtual tours, I will make sure the advertising shows up in all of the frequently used websites by Buyers (for example Zillow.com, Homes.com, Realtor.com) as well as websites that pertain to you locally (such as an ad for a Ballard home in MyBallard.com blog). Of course, the home will be featured on all Brokerage sites including RE/MAX, Windermere and RedFin.
Most Buyers are working with a Buyer's Agent. Buyer's Agents are the best advocates for your home. I have a good relationship with other agents and they know when they write an offer on my listing there is a professional on the other side. They don't have to worry about hidden issues and the transaction will be smooth. I market directly to Buyer's Agents so that they will choose your home for a tour and I communicate with agents who have showed your home to get crucial feedback on what their Buyers are saying and what we can do to improve our listing.
That is just a peek into my listing process. When we meet I will go over the rest of the tools I use to get your home sold. I will present you with comparable sales in the area so we can determine a price, as well as an analysis for what it will cost to get your home sold.
Not sure if you have enough equity to sell your home?
This is very common right now. I am happy to prepare a market analysis and cost analysis for you. If you do not have enough equity, we can talk about other options, such as a short sale.
"So fun working with Susanne! Honestly I could not have been happier as a first time homeowner. Her experience in the Seattle market was invaluable. I ended up referring some friends who also ended up happy homeowners"
Dan A. (Ballard)
Susanne helped us find exactly what we were looking for. For some time, my husband and I could not agree on anything while house hunting. Susanne did a terrific job navigating us through the process, never taking sides, always making terrific points and offering up insightful information. When our dream house came on the market, Susanne made sure we saw it immediately and though there were other offers, we are certain that her professional skills were a big part of why we got the house. She was also very fair in negotiating commission and with her housewarming gift. We felt very lucky to work with such a genuine and professional agent, especially since we'd met a few who we did not get good vibes from. I'd recommend Susanne to anyone!
Sarah O (West Seattle)
We purchased our home three years ago with Susanne's great support. We had no idea on many processes especially about financing, but she was not only very helpful but also made us feel very comfortable on this big purchase. Excellent knowledge and prompt communication. We strongly recommend to anyone and thank you again for finding us our perfect home! Susanne, you are the BEST!
Maya and Casey S. (Kirkland)
"Buying our first house was such a big step financially... even after our offer was accepted there were times when we really doubted whether it was a wise financial decision for us and thought about backing out. Susanne was so calm and reassuring... didn't panic or pressure us, but just talked it through with us gave us our options clearly at every step of the way. That really helped!"
Amity F and John (Queen Anne / Interbay)
As a first time home buyer, I was nervous about the process and didn't know a lot about all the details. Erin and Sus were so supportive that everything felt easy and comfortable though. They took the time to talk through all my questions and filled me in on all the little things to watch out for. I appreciated how candid they were about the benefits and drawbacks of the different homes, offers and situations we encountered - it really helped me make an informed decision. My long term happiness with my choice was clearly their priority.
- Kate Byers (Ballard)
I have never seen two ladies work so hard! In a down market, they sold my house within 3 months. I felt especially comfortable with them being over 2000 miles away while the process was going on. The communication was incredible and everything went very smooth. Susanne and Erin offered sound advice on pricing and market analysis and continually kept me informed the entire way! Susanne and Erin go the extra mile for their clients and anyone should feel extremely comfortable. There are very few TRUE Real Estate Professionals out there these days. If you need a personal reference you may contact me at jr@maplewoodlanesomaha.com
Jeanne Belitz (Queen Anne/Interbay)
I just wanted to take a minute to say THANK YOU for your amazing service. Not only did you get me top-dollar when I sold my condo earlier this year but you somehow managed to pull off the impossible: coordinating selling my partner's old house and us buying our new dream house SIMULTANEOUSLY! You two are a great team and you made everything look easy despite the chaos of these complicated sales. Thanks again.
Dale Wampler (Greenwood and West Seattle)
Your professionalism, friendship and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty have been monumental in finding the right home. I love my place and thanks so much for everything you have done! I'm looking forward to the next time we get to work together...
Margaret (Greenwood)
In the interesting world that is Seattle's real estate market, it is essential to have good agent representation. That's why Susanne and Erin have represented me through my arduous 8-month search for my own home. I had been working with an agent who was a friend of a friend. Unfortunately, that agent was not providing any real services. I was lucky to have called on one of Erin and Susanne's listings. When I met them at the property, I knew immediately that I wanted them as my agents.
After that meeting, they diligently sent me listings--the listings I really wanted to see--and were incredibly responsive. Over the past 8 months, Susanne and Erin have proven themselves to be the kind, professional, responsible, and honest people I took them for. So, as long as I'm in Seattle, I will not buy or sell a property with anyone else.
Aradia (Ravenna)
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