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For Sellers



Keys Steps In Selling Your Home
To help you through the selling process, we've outlined most of the key steps and detailed the ways that we can provide assistance.

Sellers Services
Learn about the services Crye-Leike provides to help sell your home.

Find An Agent
Crye-Leike agents are highly trained professional Realtors® and represent the finest in the industry. To search for an agent click here. If you would like us to help assist you with finding and agent click here.

How Much Is My Home Worth?
Let us help you decide your homes value with a Professional Comparable Market Analysis of your property.

Relocation Services
Want to make relocating easy. Trust us with your relocation needs. Whether moving across town or across the country we can help. Crye-Leike is a member of the "Leading Real Estate Companies Of The World". To contact our relocation specialist today Click here

Preparing Your Home To Sell
You never get a second chance at making a first impression. Buyers these days are more discerning and this is why you home must shine. Here are some proven marketing tips from Crye-Leike to get your property in top shape. Click here to learn more.


Step One: Prepare to Sell
 As you get ready to sell your home there are usually some simple improvements that can help you get the most for your house and sell it quickly. Our sales professionals assist with the sale of thousands of homes every year and can help you focus your effort on the things that will make a real difference to buyers. To receive a complimentary consultation and learn about how we can help, click here.


Step Two: Learn It's Value Before You List
 Setting the right price before you list is critical to getting the most for your home and selling it quickly. Having a professional with experience in your neighborhood prepare a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) gives you the facts and insights to set the right price. We offer a CMA free of charge, without obligation, that you can request online by clicking here.


Step Three: Choose a Professional
 A great sales associate helps you better understand the selling process and gives you a number of advantages in selling your home. Their local knowledge of home values and their expertise in pricing and negotiation are important assets in getting the most for your house. If you've worked with us before, to look up your sales associate, click here.
-If you would like help finding an agent that meets your needs, click here.


Step Four: Marketing and Networking
 Getting the best price is about bringing you the right buyers for your house. This is a combination of a solid marketing plan, targeted media exposure, and taking advantage of our powerful network of local and out-of-town buyers. These are resources no other firm can match. If you're interested in listing your home with us, click here.


Step Five: Moving Locally, Nationally, or Internationally
 If you're moving somewhere else in or out of the area, let our relocation team make the transition easier. Not only can we help you sell your home or lease it through our property management group, we'll help you find a leading company with great service no matter where you're moving. To learn more about how we can help, click here.



Seller Services

Location, Location, Location
Crye-Leike offers our clients and customers state of the art office locations. Our conveniently located offices mean more walk in traffic as well as easier access to Crye-Leike Associates.

Sellers Choice® Home Marketing Plans
We are pleased to exclusively offer our new Sellers Choice® home marketing plans. Our highly effective marketing plans give you the seller, maximum flexibility and control when marketing your home. We feel it is the most intelligent way to market and sell your home today. Sellers deserve choices when selling their home and Crye-Leike offers choices. The best part is they are your choices.

High Profile Advertising and Publications
Crye-Leike has reserved full color advertising in all major media such as the Daily News, Realtors homes magazine as well as direct mail, television, and other local media. We expose your home to the highest number of buyers with our distinctive advertising programs and their unique look and feel.

Crye-Leike's Appointment Center
IF your home cannot be shown it cannot be sold. We at Crye-Leike are proud to offer our Exclusive Appointment Center available 13 hours a day and 7 days a week. We offer the ease and convenience of setting appointments for all real estate agents in our area which translates to making our listings some of the easiest to show in our market. Maximum access to your home equals more showings and a faster sale. We have you covered.

Brand Recognition
There is no sign like a Crye-Leike Sign. Buyers can spot the one of strongest and best known brands from a mile away. Our quickly recognized FOR SALE yard signs means the most buying traffic for your property.

Internet Presence
One of the most heavily visited and professionally managed websites in the United States with over 30 million unique hits per month. No one puts your home in front of more buying eyes than www.crye-leike.com. In Addition, Our local sitewww.RealEstateInBowlingGreen.com is consistently ranked at the top of numerous search engines. Our Relo National Home Search exposes your property on over 500 "Leading Real Estate Companies" award winning websites through out the country. The benefit is simply unsurpassed exposure for your property.

Dedicated Marketing Departments
A fully staffed and professional in-house marketing department allows Crye-Leike the ability to offer our agents more marketing tools than anyone in our area. This means more tools such as direct mail, targeted marketing programs, that immediately enable sales associates to get the job done quickly and efficiently. We have it all in house to serve you the best.

Relocation Services Department
We are member of the world's largest relocation network. "Leading Real Estate Companies Of The World" Our network sells more real estate than any national franchise brand. Your listing will be listed on over 500 "Leading Real Estate Companies" websites which will give you unmatched exposure for your property.

One Stop Shopping
We offer consumers our one stop shop concept with our affiliate company Equity Financial Mortgage, Home Warranty programs, Property Management, National Relocation Services, Development and Consulting, Commercial Sales and leasing and our numerous other brokerage programs. Our affiliations ensure that more qualified buyers see your home or commercial property. This is just another way Crye-Leike helps you sell your property faster.


Let your home welcome buyers with a smile!
With a little effort on your part, your home can be sold more quickly and at a better price. These 20 tips have been proven invaluable to owners and are worth your special attention


Preparation for Showing:
  1. First Impressions Are Lasting...
    The front door greets the prospect. Make sure it is fresh, clean and scrubbed looking. Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse. Be sure walks and steps are free from debris, snow and ice.
  2. Decorate for a Quick Sale...
    Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal. Why try to tell the prospect how the home could look, when you can show him by redecorating? A quicker sale at a higher price will result. An investment in new kitchen wallpaper will pay dividends
  3. Let The Sun Shine In...
    Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home could be. (Dark rooms do not appeal.)
  4. Fix the Faucet!
    Dripping water discolors the sink & suggests faulty plumbing.
  5. Repairs Can Make A Big Difference...
    Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws detract from home value. Have them fixed.
  6. From Top to Bottom...
    Display the full value of your attic, basement, and other utility space by removing all unnecessary articles. Brighten dark, dull basements by painting walls.
  7. Safety First...
    Keep stairways clear. Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.
  8. Make Closets Look Bigger...
    Neat, well-ordered closets show the space is ample.
  9. Bathrooms Help Sell Homes...
    Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers. Make the room sparkle!
  10. Arrange Bedrooms Neatly...
    Remove excess furniture. Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.
  11. Can You See The Light?
    Illumination is a welcome sign. The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection.


    Showing the Home:

  12. Three's a Crowd...
    Avoid having too many people present during inspections. The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and hurry through the house.
  13. Music is Mellow...
    But not when showing a house. Turn off the blaring radio or television. Let the salesperson and buyer talk free of disturbances.
  14. Pets Underfoot...
    Keep them out of the way - preferably out of the house.
  15. Silence is Golden...
    Be courteous but don't force conversation with the potential buyer. The buyer wants to inspect your house, not socialize.
  16. Be It Ever So Humble...
    Never apologize for the appearance of your home. After all, it has been lived in. Let the trained sales associate answer any objections.
  17. In the Background...
    The sales associate knows the buyer's requirements and can better emphasize the features of your home when you don't tag along. You will be called if needed.
  18. Why Put the Cart Before the Horse...
    Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings before a buyer has purchased the house often loses a sale.
  19. A Word to the Wise...
    Let your realtor discuss price, terms, possession and other factors with the customer. Your sales associate is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.
  20. Use Your Sales Associate...
    We ask that you show your home to prospective customers only by appointment through the office. Your cooperation will be appreciated and will help us close the sale more quickly.


Price it right, right from the start.

Your property will generate the most attention and showings in the first weeks it's on the market. For the best results, you should list it at a realistic price right from the beginning. If your price is too high relative to the competition, then right buyers will not even look at an otherwise attractive property - particularly during the critical stage of initial market exposure.

Proper Pricing is Important
  • Faster Sale
  • Less Inconvenience
  • Attracts "Cleaner" Financing
  • Attracts Higher Offers
  • Means More Money to Sellers
  • Avoids Being "Shopworn"
  • Better Response from Advertising and Sign Inquiries
  • Increased Sales Associate Response
  • Exposure to More Prospects


Learn the value of your property:

Setting the right price before you list is critical to getting the most for your property and selling it quickly. Having a professional with experience in your neighborhood prepare a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) gives you the facts and insights to set the right price. Request a free, no obligation CMA by clicking here.

Home Warranties Can Help Home Sellers and Buyers
Home warranties are very useful, whether you are buying or selling a home. A home warranty policy will pay for the cost of fixing and, if necessary, replacing many systems including heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, water heaters, ovens, refrigerators, etc. The policy offers coverage against normal damage and is for a set period of time, usually one year. In some cases ceiling fans, pools and even roofs can be warranted.

Typically a home warranty will cost between $350 - $600 depending on terms, conditions and contract period. When you make a claim, there is usually a small deductible. Home warranties don't cover already damaged items (pre-existing conditions) and don't cover cosmetic repairs (rust, paint, etc.). Usually home warranties don't cover structural items such as window frames, doors, etc. It is important to find out the specific terms of a home warranty.

Advantages for Sellers

Home warranties can be an excellent marketing tool when selling a home. Your house can be listed as fully warranted, which means home buyers don't have to worry about being deceived about the condition of items in a home. Warranties also differentiate your home from others and may help in negotiations over the price of the home. Home warranties typically take effect after closing and last for one year. In a situation where selling a home in a short time frame is important, home warranties can make the difference and can even bring a higher price.

Advantages for Buyers

Even if a seller does not pay for a home warranty, a buyer may want to purchase one. A repair on a major appliance on a house can easily exceed the cost of a home warranty. Home warranties also give peace of mind in the period after a purchase. Typically a household's cash reserves are depleted after purchasing a home and any major repair can be a tremendous financial burden to the family. A typical repair to a furnace will cost $1250 - $3500, well above the cost of a home warranty.

Typically an agent or real estate agency can provide you with a home warranty. As with any contract, read the terms and conditions closely. In most states, real estate agencies get a monetary incentive for selling a home warranty. Try shopping around for warranties to make sure the real estate company is trying to get you the best deal. Home warranties are very common. It is estimated that nearly one million policies were sold last year

We understand your special needs, concerns and the many demands you have on your time. That's why at Crye-Leike we work efficiently to price your property and prepare it for sale. Take advantage of our complete real estate services.


Working together to sell your property - When it comes to selling a property, there are many things we can all agree on. These mutual objectives define the partnership, and foster the spirit of teamwork that will be instrumental to our shared success. Finding buyers is just part of our job - but it isn't everything. Here's where our experience and expertise contribute significantly to the success of the transaction.

Preparation- We will evaluate your property, prepare a market analysis and prepare marketing materials.

Marketing- We list your property on the Internet and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). We network with associates at Crye-Leike and with associates at other firms. We advertise and promote the property, arrange tours and showings, and supervise open houses. Ask you associate about additional marketing tools.

Closing the sale - We work to qualify prospective buyers, complete a purchase agreement, negotiate the sale, assist with financing, arrange inspections and appraisals, schedule, prepare for and participate in the closing.


 
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Henry & Ann Pepper REALTORS, BROKER ASSOCIATES
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Fax
(270) 782-7327
Office
(270) 781-3377 x3122
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(270) 467-3122

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1278 Campbell Lane
Bowling Green, KY 42104


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