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Front doors are the first impression that visitors and passersby
get of your home. We all make instant judgments about a home’s
interior when we see the front door, just like we do about a person
we first meet. If you want to make a good first impression, you
should make sure your front door is attractive and welcoming.
I have a fascination with front doors. I drive by homes and
look at the front door or front entry. I love to see a home with
a touch of personality or a piece of artwork displayed by the front
door.
This front door reminds me of castle. I saw several doorways similar to
this in England inside the castle walls.
Holidays and seasonal decorating are especially fruitful for my
voyeuristic entertainment. I especially like the his and hers
well-dressed scarecrows guarding this front door.
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes.
With limited experience in real estate how are we capable of
maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many home sellers
make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same.
They list with the first agent who comes along. Does it make
good business sense to put the responsibility of selling your
home with someone who has no plan or qualifications?
This report will educate you with valuable information that will
help you make the best decision concerning:
With which real estate agent should you list?
Start by doing a few hours of research. Ask around … talk with
someone who has had a positive experience with a Realtor in your
neighborhood. Find out which agents are highly visible in your
market area. Get to know who has the most web presence, ads
and marketing material in your neighborhood. Who’s the most
active agent? Compile a list of agent names and use these
questions to help you determine which agent is right for you.
Now you have the list –Google each one to see how they compare.
Make an appointment and ask the prospective agents the
following questions:
- Could you send me some information about yourself! You can
often get a good idea of which agents are the most professional by
looking at their promotional materials. If their own materials aren’t
professional, how well are they going to market your home? Track
how long each agent takes to respond to your request and how
quickly they follow up. If they don’t respond efficiently to your
Listing requests imagine how they’ll handle potential home buyers.
2. How many homes have you listed and how many homes have
you sold in the last six months? Look for an agent who has experience
with homes similar to yours and is active in your area. If your home
has special features look for an agent with experience in those
areas. Your agent should have a good record of selling homes, not
just listing them. After all, this is your ultimate goal.
Watch for the continuing series: 10 Questions You Should Ask a Realtor
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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