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housesearchroanokerealestate.comPREPARING TO SELL YOURRoanoke Valley Seller’s Guide
welcomesearchroanokerealestate.comWe are a service driven real estate team that understands the importance of putting our clients and customers rst. It is our personal goal to earn your business, we truly believe this is the only way to become your real estate team for life!The Joe Kraft Team3621 Manassas Dr. Roanoke VA 24018www.searchroanokerealestate.comFor a sharable digital download of this guide scan this QR Code.
welcomesearchroanokerealestate.comWe are a service driven real estate team that understands the importance of putting our clients and customers rst. It is our personal goal to earn your business, we truly believe this is the only way to become your real estate team for life!The Joe Kraft Team3621 Manassas Dr. Roanoke VA 24018www.searchroanokerealestate.comFor a sharable digital download of this guide scan this QR Code.
searchroanokerealestate.comon the marketgetting readyPersonal Property and prized possessionsUtility BillsArea SchoolsAdvertisingSign, lock box, MLSAgents touring and showing • Call ahead to show, but not to tour • Leave card; call me if shownProspective Buyers • Quick and slow lookers • Buyers’ questions to owner • Agent knows Buyer’s likes; may differ from Seller’s • Out of house; out of “trouble”When out of townVacant house • Authorize listing agent to make repairs up to $___ • WinterizationOpen House-Factors • Location • Price • Condition and appearanceNeighbors-ages of childrenEasy keyhole-WD 40Seller’s tipsHome Warranty Program
searchroanokerealestate.comon the marketgetting readyPersonal Property and prized possessionsUtility BillsArea SchoolsAdvertisingSign, lock box, MLSAgents touring and showing • Call ahead to show, but not to tour • Leave card; call me if shownProspective Buyers • Quick and slow lookers • Buyers’ questions to owner • Agent knows Buyer’s likes; may differ from Seller’s • Out of house; out of “trouble”When out of townVacant house • Authorize listing agent to make repairs up to $___ • WinterizationOpen House-Factors • Location • Price • Condition and appearanceNeighbors-ages of childrenEasy keyhole-WD 40Seller’s tipsHome Warranty Program
HOME SELLERS checklistConrm all utilities are on-water, electric, gas, pilot light.Ensure ALL parts of your home are accessible -- attics, garages, crawlspaces, electrical panel, etc.Replace burned out lightbulbs.Organize so inspectors can visually see all parts of the home.Clear space around the furnace/water heater for inspection.All windows & doors should be in proper working order.Replace the air lter on your HVAC, provide service records.Heating & A/C systems should be functioning properly.TEST all smoke detectors.Clear gutters & downspouts.searchroanokerealestate.comA professional inspection can address issues and can help expedite the sale of your home.Trim overgrown shrubs & branches.Remove debris from the foundation.Have keys available to unlock-all doors, sheds, garages & crawlspaces.Secure or remove all pets from the premises during showings.
HOME SELLERS checklistConrm all utilities are on-water, electric, gas, pilot light.Ensure ALL parts of your home are accessible -- attics, garages, crawlspaces, electrical panel, etc.Replace burned out lightbulbs.Organize so inspectors can visually see all parts of the home.Clear space around the furnace/water heater for inspection.All windows & doors should be in proper working order.Replace the air lter on your HVAC, provide service records.Heating & A/C systems should be functioning properly.TEST all smoke detectors.Clear gutters & downspouts.searchroanokerealestate.comA professional inspection can address issues and can help expedite the sale of your home.Trim overgrown shrubs & branches.Remove debris from the foundation.Have keys available to unlock-all doors, sheds, garages & crawlspaces.Secure or remove all pets from the premises during showings.
preferred lenderAlex Dykes Branch Manager3621 Manassas Dr. Roanoke,VA 24018M: 540.550.6538NMLS #1638497 Company NMLS #3274Equal Housing Opportunitysearchroanokerealestate.comAlex Dykes brings a wealth of business knowledge to lending. After a decade of running a $3 million per year retail business, he is a skilled in listening closely and understanding each client’s needs and also excels at managing nances. Passionate about rst-time home buyers and people buying under difcult circumstances, Alex goes that extra mile to support his clients, always thinking about their future success. He holds a B.S. in Economics from George Mason University and enjoys hiking, cooking, and travelling. Alex splits his time between ofces in Roanoke, VA (his found home) & the DC Metro (his native home).
preferred lenderAlex Dykes Branch Manager3621 Manassas Dr. Roanoke,VA 24018M: 540.550.6538NMLS #1638497 Company NMLS #3274Equal Housing Opportunitysearchroanokerealestate.comAlex Dykes brings a wealth of business knowledge to lending. After a decade of running a $3 million per year retail business, he is a skilled in listening closely and understanding each client’s needs and also excels at managing nances. Passionate about rst-time home buyers and people buying under difcult circumstances, Alex goes that extra mile to support his clients, always thinking about their future success. He holds a B.S. in Economics from George Mason University and enjoys hiking, cooking, and travelling. Alex splits his time between ofces in Roanoke, VA (his found home) & the DC Metro (his native home).
searchroanokerealestate.com settlementWalk through inspection several days prior to closingSign deed and review settlement statementPossession on settlement datePayments, escrows current; liensProceeds • Check next day • Amount impossible to calculate exactly • Deposit slip to agent or attorneyLeave keys and garage door openers with agentcontract timeAll offers presentedClauses • Financing • Termite/Radon inspections • Working order • Subject toPointsSeller’s Options: yes, no, change terms
searchroanokerealestate.com settlementWalk through inspection several days prior to closingSign deed and review settlement statementPossession on settlement datePayments, escrows current; liensProceeds • Check next day • Amount impossible to calculate exactly • Deposit slip to agent or attorneyLeave keys and garage door openers with agentcontract timeAll offers presentedClauses • Financing • Termite/Radon inspections • Working order • Subject toPointsSeller’s Options: yes, no, change terms
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Allied Termite & Pest540-309-7007https://allied-termite-and-pest-control.business.site/Superior540-562-2201http://superiorexterminating.com/Billy Frantz540-915-4162http://www.frantzext.com/Perdue540-989-8188https://perdueext.com/termite companiessearchroanokerealestate.comclosing Performance Title & Settlement4405 Starkey Road, Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24018540-774-4990https://www.performancetitleinc.com/Star City Title & Settlement 2350 Electric Rd. Suite 200, Roanoke, VA 24018540-772-3304First Choice Title & Settlement5461 Fallowater Road, Roanoke, VA 24018540-769-2003https://rstchoicetitleofva.com/Sage Title3922 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018540-774-5554https://www.sagetitlegroup.com/locations/ofces.htmlCentury Title/Doug Wilson4725 Garst Mill Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018540-767-1175https://centuryroanoke.com/
handymanlistYo! Joe Handyman Services, LLCJoe MaschingOwner 540-632-1650Chad Ayersman ContractingChad AyersmanOwner540-761-7835searchroanokerealestate.com
handymanlistYo! Joe Handyman Services, LLCJoe MaschingOwner 540-632-1650Chad Ayersman ContractingChad AyersmanOwner540-761-7835searchroanokerealestate.com
utilitiesWater/SewerWestern VA Water Authority 540-853-5700Water/Sewer –Salem 540-675-3029Water/Sewer/Trash – Botetourt County 540-473-8316Sewer – Franklin County 540-483-3030Sewer – Town of Rocky Mount 540-483-5747Water/Sewer – Ferrum 540-365-2193Internet/PhoneCox Communications (Phone/Cable) 540-776-3848Verizon 800-826-2355R & B Cable of Roanoke Valley 540-966-3300Comcast Cable – Salem City 540-266-2278Adelphia Cable – Botetourt County 888-683-1000B2X Internet - Franklin County 866-800-8886CenturyLink – Internet - Franklin County 888-723-8010Glo Fiber 866-821-1283GasHighland Propane Co 540-777-7928Southwestern VA Gas Service Corp 540-639-1611Roanoke Gas Company 540-777-4427searchroanokerealestate.comElectricalAmerican Electric Power 540-956-4237 Craig-Botetourt Electric 540-864-5121Vinton Town Utilities 540-983-0608Trash PickupRoanoke City 540-853-2000Roanoke County 540-387-6999Salem City 540-375-3071Franklin County Landll 540-489-1600
utilitiesWater/SewerWestern VA Water Authority 540-853-5700Water/Sewer –Salem 540-675-3029Water/Sewer/Trash – Botetourt County 540-473-8316Sewer – Franklin County 540-483-3030Sewer – Town of Rocky Mount 540-483-5747Water/Sewer – Ferrum 540-365-2193Internet/PhoneCox Communications (Phone/Cable) 540-776-3848Verizon 800-826-2355R & B Cable of Roanoke Valley 540-966-3300Comcast Cable – Salem City 540-266-2278Adelphia Cable – Botetourt County 888-683-1000B2X Internet - Franklin County 866-800-8886CenturyLink – Internet - Franklin County 888-723-8010Glo Fiber 866-821-1283GasHighland Propane Co 540-777-7928Southwestern VA Gas Service Corp 540-639-1611Roanoke Gas Company 540-777-4427searchroanokerealestate.comElectricalAmerican Electric Power 540-956-4237 Craig-Botetourt Electric 540-864-5121Vinton Town Utilities 540-983-0608Trash PickupRoanoke City 540-853-2000Roanoke County 540-387-6999Salem City 540-375-3071Franklin County Landll 540-489-1600
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locationThe Joe Kraft Team3621 Manassas Dr. Roanoke VA 24018searchroanokerealestate.comThe Joe Kraft Team would love your feedback. Please post a review to our Google My Business Page. https://g.page/r/Ccq4G2mc7nawEAg/reviewsearchroanokerealestate.comWe understand that choosing an agent to help you through one of the biggest purchases you may ever make in a lifetime isn’t easy. It’s an absolute honor to have gained your trust and friendship during this new adventure in your life. We are thrilled to be a part of your home purchase!Thank You.
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