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Why My Listings Sell Faster and For More Than MLS Averages

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Real Estate Agent with Fathom Realty 8431215

In 2024, my listings have sold in an average of 5.3 days, which is 6.6x faster than the MLS average of 34 days for homes in Burlington and Mercer County NJ.  My listings are also selling for more money than the MLS average.

In 2023 , my listings sold in 6 days.

What do I attribute this to?   Without giving out some of my marketing secrets:

1.  I show up prepared, and educated about your neighborhood.  I do more than most to evaluate your house.  You do not want your agent to cut corners here!

2.  My marketing, including professional photography, is better than most of what my competitors offer, including aerials and floor plans in most situations.  I have a written  PLAN OF ACTION  for my listings

3.  My marketing speaks to the future buyers of your home, and it is smarter, more relevant and more aggressive than the others

4.  I am accessible and reachable for all.  I usually answer my phone, unless in an appointment, unlike so many of my counterparts

5.  Having sold residential real estate since I was 21,  I know how to navigate the trouble spots on transactions

6.  I don't make people wait days and days for counter offers and responses, which is unnecessary and quite often, very unprofessional and honestly, amateurish

7.  My ego forces me to do the best damn job and get the best results possible for you, because I know it is important to you

8.  I am a much better negotiator than most of my counterparts, having done this for 40 years.  I know which questions to ask and what to focus on

If you would like to sell your house and don't want to settle for less, please contact me at:

My cell:   (609) 864-8164

Visit :  https://michaelelliott.fathomrealty.com/

These stats were from Bright MLS, for January 2024 through August 2024.

 

 

Posted by

Michael Elliott

NO ONE DOES MORE TO GET YOU MORE

         

michaelelliott.fathomrealty.com

Burlington, New Jersey Real Estate 

Broker / Salesperson

Fathom Realty

elliottrealtor@gmail.com

cell (609) 864-8164   office (888) 455-6040

My market area map for New Jersey

Comments(28)

Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Congratulations, Michael.
Is that a postcard you send out?

Sep 11, 2024 06:54 AM
Michael Elliott

And thank you!!

Sep 11, 2024 06:58 AM
Michael Elliott

Post card is now in production, that is an 8 1/2 x 11 flyer

Sep 11, 2024 06:58 AM
Carol Williams

You should do well with that postcard, Michael Elliott.

Sep 11, 2024 07:07 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Excellent synopsis of professional conduct Michael Elliott 

Sep 11, 2024 07:13 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, Bob!

Sep 11, 2024 07:56 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great post and clearly what you are doing is working as the stats do not lie.

Sep 11, 2024 08:02 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

7.  My ego forces me to do the best damn job and get the best results possible for you, because I know it is important to you

ALL THIS but that resonated the most!
Bravo and well deserved feature! 

Sep 11, 2024 08:04 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, sister!

Sep 11, 2024 09:46 AM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

You are a seasoned professional with so much experience that your sellers have no choice but to sell faster than others!  Great job!

Sep 11, 2024 09:02 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, Jan !

Sep 11, 2024 09:46 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Michael, I am not as good as you, have a listing that has now been on the market for 3 months!   Wrecked my stats.   Hard to sell a larger home in a higher price point when the market has slowed significantly.

Sep 11, 2024 10:12 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Michael Elliott - I like your marketing strategies! May you continue to be on a winning streak. 

Sep 11, 2024 10:47 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you Pat!!!

Sep 11, 2024 10:55 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

Michael Elliott - fyi... I go by Patricia.

Thank you!

Sep 11, 2024 10:57 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Yep, down to the nuts and bolts of this business. There isn't a magic pill for success in this business. As you have pointed out, good, old-fashioned hard work and common sense go a long way. Great post.

Sep 11, 2024 11:23 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you!!

Sep 11, 2024 11:41 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your efforts that will lead to continued success.

Sep 11, 2024 11:48 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Michael - well-presented.  Succinct.  And drives home an important point. 

Sep 11, 2024 02:08 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael Elliott when you finally hang it up, you will need to write a book sharing your amazing selling time.

Sep 11, 2024 04:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael Elliott  like you I do the same, half the battle is responding to inquiries and answering the phone..... it also helps good marketing and pricing things right, Endre

Sep 11, 2024 04:33 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Well done, Michael! After reading your list, I can't imagine any seller in your area not hiring you!!!!

Sep 11, 2024 07:33 PM
Michael Elliott

Thank you :-)

Sep 11, 2024 09:38 PM
Kris Collis, Associate Broker
Smart Way America Realty - East Stroudsburg, PA
Professional Results you Expect 570-801-5525

Great topic Michael. Burlington area residents are fortunate to read how to distinguish a great agent. You have just answered their questions, who to hire and why.

Sep 11, 2024 11:03 PM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, Kris !

Sep 11, 2024 11:15 PM
Debra Leisek
Bay Realty,Inc Homer Alaska - Homer, AK

You're Hired! All very good reasons to hire you and get the home sold fast! 5.3 Days! 

No wonder you can't sleep! 

Sep 12, 2024 12:27 AM
Michael Elliott

Hahahahha    thank you.   

Sep 12, 2024 12:28 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Results.... at the of the day your batting average is all about year in and out results Michael Elliott . It's work ethic and attitude to keep learning that fuels the listing sales. Congratulations on the feature post!

Sep 12, 2024 03:03 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, Andy!!

Sep 12, 2024 03:07 AM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Well, the stats do not lie. It is very impressive, especially in this market and beyond. Best of luck to you, but it sounds like you have a plan!

Sep 12, 2024 04:50 AM
Michael Elliott

Thank you, Charles!

Sep 12, 2024 04:52 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

This brings up the old consumer quote - “ You don’t know what you aren’t getting, until you don’t get it !”  ………

Sep 12, 2024 07:31 AM
Michael Elliott

Ignorance is bliss

Sep 12, 2024 07:56 AM
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

You are bragging, Michael Elliott, and you have earned the right to do so.

It is important that prospective clients know about your successes and how you are a great agent for them when they are ready to buy or sell real estate.

Sep 12, 2024 01:58 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Michael:

You have a clear and successful strategy that works, and some impressive statistics, and any prospective seller in your area will appreciate this. Good luck with the flyer!

Jeff

Sep 15, 2024 05:00 PM
Michael Elliott

Thank you!

Sep 15, 2024 10:04 PM