Marianne James, CRS, GRI, ASP, e-Pro, SFR
Marianne James Southern Illinois Homes-MJ HOMES I WILL LEAD YOU HOME!!


Your Plan


1. Find the right representative
The experience and knowledge of a dedicated real estate professional can be priceless. A good Realtor® forms a powerful team with his or her clients that makes it possible for them to have a smooth, successful, stress-free sale.

2. Determine your needs/wants for the sale and for your new home
Selling your primary residence can be tricky because you have to simultaneously be thinking about where you would like to buy. First weigh your priorities – selling price is certainly important, but having a quick and efficient sale can often be worth accepting a slightly lower offer. Talk to your agent and make sure you’re comfortable with where your priorities are.

At the same time, you should be compiling a needs/wants list for the home you will buy. You will probably have to act fairly quickly when your house sells, so any amount of preparation you can do will serve you well.

3. Prepare your house for showing
Underprepared homes can be sales disasters. Your home will never get as much attention from potential buyers as when it is first listed, so clearing clutter, cleaning, making repairs, and putting your home’s best foot forward is essential. Don’t “open for business” until your home is ready to be seen as favorably as possible.

4. Find out what your local market looks like
Being realistic about your market is the key to a smooth sale. There is no substitute for a professional real estate representative when it comes to local market knowledge.

5. List away!
Lots of photos and online exposure are the key to getting a good response for your listing. Working with an agent who uses Point2 Agent software is a great step in the right direction. Now just “open” the house and sit back and wait for the flood of eager buyers!



Your Comparative Market Analysis


I can give you an educated idea of what your home’s value is based on experience, local knowledge, and comparable actual sales in your area! I am happy to be able to provide this service free of charge.
   
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Real estate transactions2/13/2012 8:44 AM
Real estate transactions HOUSTON CHRONICLE Copyright 2012 HOUSTON CHRONICLE. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:27 a.m., Saturday, February 11, 2012 Real estate transactions An affiliate of Azrieli Group, a real estate investment and development company based in Tel Aviv, has purchased The Plaza at Enclave, a 344,295 ...
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Zillow and Howard Hanna Announce Strategic Marketing Partnership2/13/2012 7:00 AM
SEATTLE, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ:Z - News), the leading real estate information marketplace, today announced a strategic marketing partnership with Howard Hanna® Real Estate Services, ...
Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers Tops $8 Billion in Transactions, Raises More Than $2 Billion in Capital in 20112/13/2012 10:30 AM
HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wrapping up one of its most active years ever, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers , one of the world's largest real estate advisory firms, today announced that ...
Law360 Ranks Largest Real Estate Practices2/13/2012 7:00 AM
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Wells Real Estate Funds Names Robert Kennedy President and Chief Operating Officer2/13/2012 11:40 AM
Wells Real Estate Funds today announced it has named Robert Kennedy, 45, president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Mr. Kennedy will be responsible for executing corporate strategy and managing the day-to-day business operations of the real estate investment company.
USAA Real Estate Company to Develop Distribution Center in Inland Empire, California2/13/2012 9:16 AM
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- USAA Real Estate Company announces the acquisition of 26 acres of land in Moreno Valley, California for the immediate development of a 522,772 square foot, state-of-the-art ...
RCLCO Releases 4Q 2011 National Real Estate Sentiment Survey Results2/13/2012 9:43 AM
RCLCO, a national real estate advisory firm, has released the results of its quarterly National Real Estate Sentiment Survey. The survey, conducted by RCLCO’s Managing Director Cha
Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Real Estate Mutual Funds2/13/2012 11:54 AM
Investments in the real estate sector are expected to provide excellent protection against inflationary pressures.
Napa industrial, retail real estate strengthens2/13/2012 8:03 AM
NAPA -- Industrial real estate in southern Napa County is enjoying a resurgence of business activity in wine-related businesses, and retail real estate activity is picking up with major properties under construction or being considered for repositioning or redevelopment.

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