How does this affect the home seller? In essence, IDX (Internet Data Exchange) levels the playing field among Real Estate companies. In other words, whether it’s a small one person firm to the largest company with hundreds of agents, if they are a member of IDX your listing is exposed to thousands of buyers by hundreds of different web sites! Talk about Exposure! A note of caution here* If the Real Estate company you are considering is not a member of IDX then we advise you run for the hills. Why? Typically when a company elects not to participate in IDX, they do not want to share their information and inventory with other Brokers. Do these companies have your best interest at heart? Remember, the name of the game is exposure.
So what separates one company from another? Service... the common denominator. Realtors are separated by the service they provide, period! Any Realtor can enter your property in the MLS database; however, this is just the beginning. We invite you and challenge you to find a better service for your money.
Our Realtors
One of the first things you will notice is the personal attention Southern Winds Realty's agents provide. We come to your home, meet with you and your family, and analyze your home's value as well as make suggestions on small things you can do to improve its value. We understand how buyers think and will suggest items that will maximize your return. Our job is to make the home sale transaction a smooth and stress-free experience.
Virtual Tours and Digital Stills
Every Southern Winds Realty listed home gets professional digital stills and virtual tours taken of the most enticing rooms and features of the home. This ensures that buyers who actually make appointments to view the home in person have a substantial interest so you won’t be wasting time by having just "lookers" walk through your home. Virtual tours are like having an open house 24 hours a day 7 days a week. See a sample of our tours here.
Prequalified Buyers
All potential buyers are screened and mortgage pre-qualified before we show any listing. This ensures serious buyers are looking at your home. If another company's agent makes an appointment to show your home most likely they have been pre-qualified as well. No one wants to waste time showing properties only to find out the buyer is unable to secure a loan.
Top Internet Sites
The name of the game when selling your home is maximum exposure! Southern Winds Realty exceeds your expectations by placing your home on some of the top internet Real Estate sites. Ex. Yahoo, Google, Zillow, MSN, Craig's List, Trulia, Realtor.com, Homepages.com, FrontDoor.com, Hotpads.com etc. Combined, these sites draw over 125 million visitors per month! ** According to a recent Gomez Advisors Survey, 80% of homebuyers use the Internet to search for a home. Southernwinds.com averages 4,000 to 5,000 visitors per month and constantly uses search engines to drive additional traffic to our site.
Scheduling
Southern Winds Realty has a professional appointment center that schedules all appointments with any agent that wishes to see your property 7 days a week. You the homeowner sets the parameters on when showing can take place and if advanced notice is needed. Sellers are notified by phone as well as email that a potential buyer wants to see their home. Sellers are also given their own password to change parameters or view feedback from agents. Communication and feedback are the most important issues with you the seller.
Negotiations
Southern Winds Realty's agents are specially trained to negotiate the best deal possible for our home sellers. It’s always better to have a professional negotiating on your behalf. At Southern Winds Realty we pride ourselves on making sure our home sellers get the best price for their home.
Signage & Pre-recorded Information Line
Southern Winds Realty's colorful yard and directional signs help drive buyers to your home. Our signs are easy to identify and have our web site address, that way buyers can quickly access and view your home on our website and contact us immediately. People driving by your home can also call a local number for a pre-recorded message on your home to hear about the features and description then easily connect to the agent or find out today’s interest rates by hitting 1 or 2 on their cell phone. Sellers can even record a personal message on why the home was special to them if they choose so. The system's real value is having the call capture technology, so we can call back to follow up regardless if they didn't opt to talk to an agent.
Competitive Market Plan
Developed specially for your home, it includes a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA). Based upon the CMA, your local agent will help determine the very best price for your home.
Teamwork
At Southern Winds Realty you can expect to hear from us on a regular basis. When ever there has been a showing of your home we immediately start making inquires to the showing agent on how the showing went. Did the property show well? Did it appeal to the buyer? Etc. Feedback reports will usually come by email and in most cases directly from the agent who showed your home. This way nothing is lost in the translation of messages.
Protection
Every Southern Winds Realty listing is covered by an Old Republic Home Warranty which protects the seller during the time on the market in addition to the buyer for one year after closing. This coverage is paid by Southern Winds Realty at closing See benefits
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