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Message Seller’sGUIDEHARLEY GILBERTR E / M A X P A R T N E R S R E A L T Y

Hello!I AM HARLEY GILBERT I bring a passion for marketing, design, and people to my role as aresidential real estate agent with RE/MAX Partners. Originally fromMarengo, Iowa, and now based in Victor, I first discovered my love for realestate while buying my first home—and the experience lit a spark. With a background in social media marketing, I offer my clients anedge in listing exposure and buyer engagement. I’m known for myattention to detail, strong communication skills, and creative strategy. I’mcommitted to building trust and delivering results at every step of thehome-buying or selling journey.nice to meet you!

About usThe sign people want!RE/MAX is a brand people TRUST (Most trusted brand in real estate)Eye catching yard signageKnown for integrity, results, and a high standard of service100% locally owned & operated Need a cleaner, attorney, roofer, closer, etc? We have loads of experiencewith many local professionals who can help!Our agents live and work in the communities we serve—which means weknow the neighborhoods, the market trends, and what buyers may belooking for.We are each thoroughly trainedEvery agent is an expert at finding comparable properties, pricingproperties, and negotiating. RE/MAX Partners is the highest selling brokerage in the history of Poweshiek,Iowa, and Jasper Counties.RE/MAX Partners Realty Inc.932 Main Street, Grinnell, IA 50112

HOME SELLER'SRoadmap1Discuss your needsResearch CMAsSet a competitive list priceMEET WITHYOUR AGENT23456789R E P A I R S1 0Final walk-throughSign closing documentsReceive keysC L O S I N GDeep clean & declutter Make needed repairsFocus on curb appealPREPARE TO LISTProfessional photo sessionMatterport 3-D Scan Professional drone sessionIMAGERYMARKETINGOnline marketing Social mediaSignageFlyersSHOWINGSEnsure home is readyfor showings Receive feedback fromagents RECEIVE AN OFFER•Each offer is presented andwe will discuss the benefits &risks of each offerNEGOTIATEINSPECTIONS &APPRAISALMost offers requirenegotiating before and afterinspections. I negotiate onyour behalf. You can accept, counter, ordeny an offerI will work with the buyer'sagent to coordinate andschedule any inspections &appraisals.Likely some smallrepairs will need to bemade after inspections. I can provide you a listof trusted vendors uponrequest! EXPECTWhat toHONESTY & TRANSPARENCY INTEGRITY & RESPECTLOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGEGREAT COMMUNICATION

Real Estate PhotographyA PICTURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS(All photos are actual RE?MAX listing photos) Having professional photos of a home is imperative in the selling process. High-qualityphotos can showcase the home's best features, attract potential buyers, and canultimately lead to a quicker sale. Most buyers are finding their homes online and photosare the first impression of your home. As your agent, I will ensure that your home will beshown in its best light. photographyDRONEUSING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN REALESTATE CAN SHOW BUYERS A MUCH MOREACCURATE DEPICTION OF WHAT THEPROPERTY IS TRUELY LIKE.

VirtualTOURSA Matterport 3D Scan is animmersive, interactive, virtualtour of your home. The processtypically takes about an hour, Ijust walk the camera througheach room and then uploadthe scan to the MLS.THE BENEFITSVirtual house tours allow potentialbuyers to check out every roomand corner with a few clicks.Compared to photos and videos,this technology offers a moreaccurate and immersiveexperience.Potential homebuyers don't like towait. They want all the informationnow. A virtual tour allows everypart of your home to be on displayaround the clock withoutdisturbing you.Your home will stand out! A virtualtour exposes your home to a wideraudience. Your home can betoured from anywhere at anytime. This tool has also been provenuseful by allowing buyers to beable to see room dimensions,measure for furniture, and plan forany remodeling.

PLANMarketingNETWORKING At RE/MAX Partners Realty, our team ismade up of dedicated and successfulagents—many of whom are activelyworking with buyers in surroundingareas. SIGNAGE A sign will be placed in your yard as wellas pointers and open house signs beforean open house.ONLINE EXPOSURE Buyers in today’s market first start theirsearch online. Not only will your homebe featured in the local MLS, it will alsobe syndicated to all of the major homesearch sites. Your home will also befeatured on our website and socialmedia. Remax.com serves as a valuableplatform for both homebuyers andsellers, offering access to a vastnetwork of RE/MAX agents andlistings. EMAIL MARKETING An email will be sent to our current buyerdatabase of those who are searching forproperties. LOCKBOXES A RE/MAX branded lockbox will be placedon your home after it’s listed, having alockbox makes this process much easierfor all involved. SHOWINGS When I list your home, you will also besigned up with a showing service thatimmediately communicates with youwhen a showing is scheduled. Whenfeedback isn’t left, I will also follow up withthose agents requesting their feedback.OPEN HOUSES Open houses create buzz and visibility,attracting both serious buyers and curiousprospects who might not schedule a privateshowing. Plus, they give your listing addedexposure online and in social mediapromotions.

HomeSHOWINGSFLEXIBLEBe as flexible and accommodatingto the buyers schedule as possible.We want to avoid having anymissed opportunities. INFORMED You can expect immediatecommunication of all showingrequests, with as much of a heads-upas possible.DAILY CLEANING Keep up with daily messes. Wipedown kitchen and bathroomcounters before leaving for the day. FURRY FRIENDS Clean up after your pets immediately and wash theirbedding regularly. Keep pet food and litter out of sight.Not everyone is a pet person and it may hinder apotential buyers ability to picture themselves living inyour home.NATURAL LIGHT Open blinds and curtains and let in as much natural lightas possible. TRASH Empty trash cans to avoid any odors. Tryto empty trash cans nightly so that thehome is fresh when you leave for theday. TEMPERATURE Keep the room temperature comfortable. Thisdemonstrates to buyers that the HVAC isworking properly. PERSONALS Make sure you place all valuables andprescriptions out of sight and in a safe place. VACATE Having a seller present can make buyers feel awkward.We want to make the buyers feel at home and stayawhile.

NegotiationsACCEPT THE OFFER YOU CAN:DECLINE THE OFFER If the offer isn’t closeenough to expectation andthere is no need tonegotiate. COUNTER-OFFER A counter-offer is whenyou offer to accept thebuyers offer subject todifferent terms.ACCEPT THECOUNTER-OFFER THE BUYER CAN THEN: You can negotiate backand forth as many times asneeded until you reach anagreement or someonecopts out.DECLINE THECOUNTER-OFFER COUNTER THE COUNTER-OFFER OFFER IS ACCEPTED: Sign the purchaseagreement and you arenow officially undercontract and in escrow! Now inspections,appraisals, or anythingelse built into yourpurchase agreementwill take place.

Harley GilbertREAL ESTATE AGENTWWW.REMAXCENTRALIA.COM