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Today's post is about how marketing matters when selling your home. Some people think all that's needed is a For Sale sign in the front yard, a lockbox on the front door and then just place the home in MLS. Occasionally, homeowners and Realtors get lucky, however for the most part it takes a lot of work.
So how does a Realtor go about finding that buyer that will love your home as much as you do. Let me explain. Play Video
Let me share with you, how I work hard for homeowners who need to sell. Remember, you will benefit more on the bottom line it you choose to hire a Realtor who knows your community well. Make sure you hire an experienced Realtor who will be able to master all of the hurdles on the way to settlement.
Below are just a few examples of how Erick and Company will market your home and get it sold fast.
Then I will make sure to Blog about your home similar to this. When readers find homes on the Internet especially on a blog post, they should feel they are getting more information that just looking at a MLS Listing online. This is the place where I can showcase your home in a more personal way.
We also use Business Card Stickers to promote your home
Not only that we market with Text to allow prospective home buyers to access information about your home instantly.No matter whether they just drove by your home or they picked up a flyer in the house, they can access information about your home in seconds. Price, Photo's, bedrooms and baths Go ahead punch in the code above to see how this works.
Start by typing #79564 into the To section of the text area, now type 76860 and the information will be sent to instantly!
You the seller never have to worry that a buyer is not able to learn how much your home is, or just drives a way assuming the price is to high.
These are just a few ways that Erick and Company helps sellers sell fast in today's real estate market. We have many more and our tool box is full.
When you need Results, Count on Erick and Company
How can we help you today?
Do you have questions about the value of your home? Call me 703-851-3085 or contact me by email
Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder of Erick and Company - Exit 1st Choice Realty,14029 Crossing Place, Woodbridge VA. 22192. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's
" You would want to hire me as your REALTOR®, if you're looking for a high energy, positive, take charge,knowledgeable person that is passionate about helping you get what you want! "
That's me! I'm easy going, and prefer to communicate by email, text and I use the latest technology to not only to stay in touch with you, but to market homes for sale as well and to negotiate.Still not sure I'm the right local professional for you? Check out my LakeRidgeVARealEstateNews blog or head on over to my LakeRidgeVAHomesForSale.comwebsite to learn how I have others just like you sell or buy a home in the local area.
To search for home currently Active Sale right now Start Here
The area's I service in Virginia are Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Manassas. If you live outside these area's let's talk. If you have found my information helpful and you like what you see, chances are if I cannot help you, I know another REALTOR® who can.
Tip: when reading any blog post, pay close attention to the date post was written as homes sell quickly. Call author for up to date information.
Note: This real estate blog is written by me Peggy James and it is is my opinion and may not reflect the opinion of Exit Choice Realty 14067 Crown Ct, Woodbridge Virginia 22193.
I have been blogging since 2008 and I am a full time REALTOR® .
Hi Bill, thank you. The use of video really allows the consumer to get a feel for who I am. I love getting calls that say "Peggy, I was searching for a Realtor to help me sell in the Woodbridge VA area. When I landed on your video and continued to read your blog. I knew you were the agent I needed to hire!"
Joan- I knock myself out for local sellers. I truly believe it is a Listing Agents job to get as many people across the sellers threshold as possible. We can also show sellers how many virtual showings they are getting compared to physical showings that cross the threshold. We can tell what marketing efforts work, what headlines work. We never know exactly where the buyer will come from, however we are going to cast the net wide and far and use every tool we have to get a SOLD SIGN in the front yard.
Nell- in today's day and age I really think every homeowner who is thinking of selling their home needs to start in the same place home buyers do. The Internet. Do a little research to see, what local Realtor has a good Online Presence. Those that do are using today's technology to reach consumers. Here is a video I did to show how you do that. View Here
Janice - so far I have not had to hire a stager to sell my listings. I take time with each seller to help them understand that getting the home ready for showing is much different that the normal homeowner lives everyday.
Anna- Thank you. By showing homeowners this information up front and giving them a video presentation. It is a win/win approach to real estate. Someone who is thinking of selling a home typically will interview two or three Realtors. This is just a preview of what my marketing plan looks like.
Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate News
Local real estate agent Peggy James of Exit Choice Realty blogs about current real estate market conditions, just listed, just sold, and shares tips and information for home buyers and sellers in Lake Ridge Virginia.
Lake Ridge VA Real Estate News- Peggy James a local Realtor® helps home buyers and sellers in the Woodbridge,Lake Ridge, Manassas, Dale City, and Quantico Virginia area's. Ask questions, learn about short sales, foreclosure homes,how to sell your home fast. Find active homes for sale, learn "what's happening" in the local Prince William County Virginia Real Estate market.
Let me know if I can help you with a real estate question call 703-851-3085.
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8 Comments on When Selling Your Home...It Takes More Than A Lockbox, A Sign And Placing The Home In MLS.
Good post Peggy! I especially enjoyed the video. It's very well done.
Great post, looks like you do a great job marketing your listings!
Hi Bill, thank you. The use of video really allows the consumer to get a feel for who I am. I love getting calls that say "Peggy, I was searching for a Realtor to help me sell in the Woodbridge VA area. When I landed on your video and continued to read your blog. I knew you were the agent I needed to hire!"
Joan- I knock myself out for local sellers. I truly believe it is a Listing Agents job to get as many people across the sellers threshold as possible. We can also show sellers how many virtual showings they are getting compared to physical showings that cross the threshold. We can tell what marketing efforts work, what headlines work. We never know exactly where the buyer will come from, however we are going to cast the net wide and far and use every tool we have to get a SOLD SIGN in the front yard.
Nell- in today's day and age I really think every homeowner who is thinking of selling their home needs to start in the same place home buyers do. The Internet. Do a little research to see, what local Realtor has a good Online Presence. Those that do are using today's technology to reach consumers. Here is a video I did to show how you do that. View Here
Peggy, you obviously put everything into selling a home. Nice video. I hope you have a great Stager on your team ;).
Peggy, great video story. Amazing! I am sure all your silents appreciate your experience and your special approach to every listing.