Listing My First Home!

In this market, price will probably determine whether or not the home sells or sits, regardless of the condition.

Congrats on the listing Dominic! Aside from the obvious considerations when taking a listing (pricing, marketing plan, commissions, etc.) I think it is very important to be up front with your clients about what they can expect from you in terms of service. Lay out  for them your hours of availability, how often you will give them updates, where they can look to see their home advertised, etc. Good luck!!!

Aloha Dominic,

Congratulations on your first listing.  Many this be the first of many. In this market pricing is crucial and marketing it another aspect of the sale that you want to concentrate on.  It's not just good enough to get the listing you want to make sure it sells.

 Good Luck

C21 is an excellent brokerage and I am sure they trained you well!

Ask your office mates to help you with the suggested price range.

Keep  in weekly touch with your sellers, work hard, stay positive and best wishes!

Congrats on the listing.  I think the most important thing is to make sure that you and your client are on the same page.  In other words communication.  Even if your doing something small like advertising the property online let your client know.  Keep them up on everything that you're doing.  When I do this for clients they feel better and are less likely to call you for every little thing.  www.vizionkc.com

Yay, Yipee, and congratulations..... The answer to your question....PRICE...that is the most important thing, then of course the declutter, the house should sell itself...

Congrats on your first listing!  Great advice from others.  And I'm sure you have heard the advice to get it priced right in the beginning when all the initial excitement is there to see the new listing.

Substantiate the price with good comps and stick to your guns no matter what the sellers may say. House that are priced right and look good will sell. I know this is your first listing, but don't be afraid to walk away if the sellers want to price it out of the market. Here is a quote that has helped me in the past, "I'd rather turn you down than let you down." Good luck!

congratulations,  keep in mind that even if a home is priced just 10% over the true market value your showings will be cut in half typically.  Most homes that are priced correctly will sell within the first 6 weeks, then from there they will become stale and who knows how long it will take to sell.  You control the marketing, the seller can control the condition, but the buyer determines the price.  Even though it may be your first and if it is overpriced, take advantage if the learning opps it gives you and hold open houses for buyers.  But when you start getting more listings in the future, if you have an unreasonable seller on the price, most of the times I just pass.

I am Dominic Zendejas with Century 21 Beachside. I work with some of the highest ranked realtors in the business of Century 21 globally. My partner and I are among the Top 5% in sales within Century 21.

You should ask your partner being as you are in the Top 5%...

Congratulations and that first of many listings.  Once you have the listing, besides promoting the listing, your communication with the seller is one of the most important things you've got going.

Have A Great Day

Congratulations!  Write up a marketing plan of the steps you will take during the listing time period.  It will help to answer their questions along the way.  I ask my clients to sign it and send them a copy of it the next day.  Price and location are key, sounds like you are on your way!

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Fran