Elizabeth Elliott Listing Presentation

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welcome

Born right here in NE Florida, my family has made Saint Augustine home for 4 generations. I went to the University of Florida (BME) and University of Miami (MM). After a career in music as a high school band director turned Active Duty Army Band Officer, I transitioned into a career in real estate. After 10 moves in 11 years I feel like an expert mover and I have a passion for helping people find their dream home. When I'm not helping people buy and sell real estate, you may find me snuggled on the couch with my two little boys Oliver and Theodore, at the gym slinging weights, or on a morning walk at the beach with a cup of coffee!

Therearetwotypesofrealestateagents

There are two types of agents: single and transaction. Round Table Realty promotes single agency. Most brokerages promote transaction agents because it's easier, but they do NOT have the same legal responsibilities as single agents.

Single agents legally provide:

Dealing honestly and fairly

Accounting for all funds

Skill, care, and diligence

Loyalty

Confidentiality

Obedience

Full disclosure

Transaction agents legally provide:

Dealing honestly and fairly

Accounting for all funds

Skill, care, and diligence

LIMITED confidentiality

LIMITED disclosure

The Price of

SELLING YOUR HOME

Pre-Payment Penalty

Consult with your lender to learn if they charge you a financial penalty for paying off your mortgage early and in full.

Utilities

You must keep all utilities turned on until the home is sold, even if you are not living in it.

Sales

Preparations & Repairs

These could be small or large investments like replacing light switches or landscaping. They could also include professional cleaning, decluttering, or replacing your roof. I can guide you towards the best options..

Transfer tax as required by your state

Title search, owners ' title insurance policy and closing

agent fee

Brokerage fee

Home warranty, survey, and/or estoppel fee

Negotiated closing costs for the buyer, if applicable

Capital gains tax - consult your accountant

We'll execute the listing agreement.

We will discuss selling strategies (there are many) and decide on one that works for you, including the initial sales price.

I will do a preliminary check of your title and ensure you ' ve made a copy of your key, survey, termite bond, and HOA documents. We will decide if anything in your house needs to be fixed or professionally cleaned before we go to market.

I'll go over your sellers' disclosure with you before you fill it out.

I'll schedule a professional photoshoot of your home and other marketing I deem as necessary.

I'll get a sign for your front yard and gather all the information I need to list your home in the MLS!

I will guide you through decluttering and making repairs that will increase your home's value to potential buyers.

Potential buyers want to be able to see themselves inside your home...

You can make these updates and small repairs yourself, or I can provide you with a list of contractors to help you. Either way, taking these steps make the difference between a home that sells and one that doesn't.

Preparing to hit the market

IMPORTANT AREAS INTERIOR:

Clear all surface areas including tables, bookshelves & countertops of anything personal.

Remove any strong smells Light candles and create a spa-like atmosphere

Wash all windows and mirrors

Remove all pet related items and food

Replace all light fixtures with working lights

Take personal items/photographs off the walls

Hide or put away all laundry and take o

Remove bulky furniture

Move all sensitive paperwork and medic

IMPORTANT AREAS EXTERIOR:

Mow your lawn both in the front and back yards

Edge and blow away clippings.

Wash all windows, screens, and consider pressure washing

Touch up house paint

Move any extra vehicles from the driveway

Plant seasonal flowers and landscaping

Weed any flower beds

Clean walkways, front door, and patio

Over 95% of home buyers start their search online, so professional photography is imperative to selling a home! I hire a professional to come take the best pictures including interior, exterior, drone footage, and 3-D home tours where applicable.

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Your home's list price is an art form. If we set it too high, buyers won't show interest. Traditionally, if we price it too low, we'll leave money on the table.

We will price your home according to the following factors:

Comparable home sales in your area

The current market conditions in your area

The desirability of property in your area

Condition of your home

The market (is it a buyers' market or a sellers' market?)

How quickly you need to move

How much money you need to make on the sale of your home

Pre market planning

Prior to "going live" I execute a full marketing plan including "Coming Soon" advertising to get people prepared to make an offer.

Accentuating Scarcity

If I'm acting as your single agent, I'm legally allowed to "coach" the buyer's agents on how to get their buyer's to their highest and best number.

Confirming winning bids

To reduce buyer's remorse during due diligence periods, we confirm that the winning bidder is committed to their final number

Timing for Best Price

By exuding patience in the process & communicating clearly to the bidders & their agents, we create a fever for your asset.

Highlighting Best Terms

While receiving bids I'm able to communicate to the agents what is best for you, be it larger deposits, lease backs, & deficiency protections.

Preparing for deficiencies

I work to arm buyers' agents with the language necessary to overcome appraisal issues when they occur. By getting ahead of the problem it reduce h h f fall

Social Media

An average user spends 2 hours and 27 minutes per day on social media in 2022.

I will advertise your home for sale on major social media page, including my brokerage's home page.

Direct Mail

Direct mail targeted to a specific area is still a highly effective way to spread the word about your listing.

I can create personalized postcards and other printed materials based on your home and target market!

90% of home buyers search for their next home online.

Your home will be syndicated to hundreds of websites with professional pictures and a written description that truly tells a story to the next buyers.

Along with pictures and a description, I have the ability to create 3-D home tours and customized floor plans, both of which push your home to the top of most website's algorithms.

The better your home looks, the faster it sells. I have access to incredible home stagers (at affordable prices, too!) and I can even provide you a digital home staging with computer generated pictures. Floor plans are equally important. I have a program that allows me to create a floorplan of your house in minutes using only my phone!

The Open House is an extremely effective way of getting your home seen!

Of course, this is a choice you get to make but I believe it greatly increases the odds of your home selling. I have specific marketing steps I take to advertise your open house to get the most traffic possible.

Of course, I will put a sign in the front yard of your home alerting people to the fact that it's for sale. I also have the ability to create a text code that interested buyers can simply text for more information. I create personalized marketing both digitally and in print to show potential buyers the pros of living in your home and your neighborhood.

When the offers roll in, we will negotiate as necessary to come to the terms that work for you. This means we ' ve accepted one offer and are now under contract.

We can also accept back-up offers if that's applicable.

The buyer typically now has 10 days to complete any and all inspections, which might lead to more negotiations.

Inspections completed. We might receive a list of repair requests.

We will discuss the inspections and then negotiate repairs or credits. You also have the right to refuse all repairs.

The buyer's lender will appraise your home.

If your home appraises for less than the buyer's offer:

You can dispute the appraisal with the lender

You can lower the price of your home

You can offer to compromise on the home price, lowering the home price and asking the buyer to bring more money.

You can keep the terms of the original sale, at which point the buyer can decide to move forward or back out

We agree and moved forward or we entertain back-up offers.

Inspections

The buyer will pay for a professional inspection of your home and will receive a report. The physical condition of your property and its safety can be imperative for the buyer to obtain a loan and home owners ' insurance, so this report is important.

An inspector may report back to the buyers on the condition of any and all of the following. Some inspectors have even more comprehensive lists.

Foundation

Doors

Windows

Ceilings

Walls

Floors

Roof

Radon Gas

Asbestos

Lead paint

Pool

Electrical Systems

Plumbing and

waste disposal

Water Heater

Insulation

Ventilation

HVAC

Water source and quality

Pests

Appliances

ELIZABETH ELLIOTT client compliments

The experience has been easy and smooth. We loved working with Elizabeth. Being in the Armed Forces and coming back from overseas after 5 years, she was resolute and answered all the questions we had. She made us feel very secure in the purchase. I recommend all service members to get in contact with her because she understands what we go through and truly protects our interest when purchasing a property.You will not regret getting in contact with Elizabeth!

Highly recommend Elizabeth!! Her depth of knowledge of the Jacksonville and St. Augustine real estate markets and experience in military (and civilian) re-location is a tremendous asset for anyone buying or selling in the First Coast region of Florida.