Listing Presentation - The Denner Group

Amy Denner

Amy Denner is native to the Oklahoma City area. She graduated high school from Putman City original and then obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration and Management with an emphasis on Recreation from Oklahoma State University.

Amy has worked for the Boy Scouts of America in Islamorada, Florida; Sanborn Western Camps in Florissant, Colorado; The Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming; the Oklahoma City Marriott; the Edmond YMCA; and The Athletic Club. Amy’s varied work experiences show that her strengths are sales, service, and administration.

A real estate professional since 1989, Amy was a co-owner of a local real estate company for several years and then became a Broker Associate in 1998. She has specialized in the northwest Oklahoma City and Edmond markets for over 34 years. Amy takes her strengths of superior, honest service and market knowledge and combines them with a sense of humor and personal attention to detail to allow her to rise to the top! Over 93% of her business comes from satisfied past customers and referrals.

She is an active member of many national and local boards and organizations, as well as several social media outlets. In addition, she has received many awards and recognitions over the last 34 years, such as Top Producer, President’s Circle, Gold and Silver Circle awards annually, Summit Society, and Chairman’s Club, to name a few.

Amy knows how important continuing education is and strives to stay current on all facets of the ever-changing real estate industry. She is currently working on obtaining her Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, followed by her Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation.

Although working in the real estate industry is her primary focus, Amy also enjoys traveling, skiing, scuba diving, hiking, oil painting, cooking, and gardening.

Amy’s passion for real estate, and commitment to serving the best interests of her buyers and sellers, make her the perfect choice for all of your real estate needs!

Whether Buying or Selling, Definitely Denner!

Randy Coleman

Randy Coleman has been a resident of Oklahoma since 1975. After graduating from Putnam City High School, he studied Welding & Metal Fabrication at Oklahoma City Community College and then Drafting and Design at OSU, OKC.

Previously, Randy held the position of Mechanical Designer & Project Engineer for 19 years at CMI, Cameron Compression, and later GE Oil & Gas. He has owned and operated Coleman Remodeling, performing home, and bathroom remodels since 2007. A full-service agent and member of The Denner Group since 2016, Randy offers his clients aging-in-place and universal design consulting, organization and planning, residential remodeling, construction, and home repairs advice and services. He is familiar with residential and new construction listings in Edmond, Piedmont, Yukon, and OKC, where he currently lives.

Randy is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders and holds a U.S. Patent, “Air Intake Porting for a Two Stroke Engine.” In his leisure time, he enjoys chasing after their eight grandkids, woodworking, fishing, gardening, and spending time at his Colorado cabin with his wife, Amy Denner.

Team Meet Our

MARY FITZPATRICK | BROKER

Mary has joined Chinowth & Cohen Realtors’ Oklahoma City office as Broker. Mary is an Oklahoma City native and has been a full-time Realtor® serving Oklahoma City and Edmond since 2006. She obtained her Brokers license in 2018 and began training and assisting Realtors® just beginning their careers in real estate.

Mary began her career working in sales for Justice Homes, Inc. where she worked closely with clients, helping them sell their current home while assisting them with the selection process of their new home. It was this experience that led her to the decision to enter real estate as a full-time career.

In addition to her Brokers License, Mary holds the credentials of Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Graduate, Realtor ® Institute (GRI) and Mediator for the Oklahoma Association of Realtors® (OAR).

KACIE POSTON | SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

Kacie was born and raised in Edmond, OK. She attended the University of Oklahoma, where she graduated from in 2018, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Kacie has a 3-year-old son named Cooper. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to the lake and beach. She has previous experience as the Marketing Director for the Chickfil-A’s of Edmond and as a Social Media Coordinator for a local feed & seed store. With over 4 years of experience in Marketing, she has a variety of marketing/social media experience. She has always had a passion for real estate and enjoys working at her dream job.

JANA THOMASON | GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jana was born and raised in the Oklahoma City/Edmond area, where she has racked up over 26 years of graphic design experience and a BA Degree in Graphic Design from the University of Central Oklahoma. Jana has over 16 years of experience in the horse industry, producing two monthly horse magazines. While working for the National Reining Horse Association, Jana co-developed brand standard guidelines for the Association to follow and created all the departmental advertising and event materials.

Jana enjoys working in the real estate industry. When she's not working she is very involved with her three beautiful grandkids, a few dogs, and a couple of cats. And she loves to go to her lake house whenever possible.

NESTED TOURS PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

We love to help real estate agents list more and sell faster. Our family of leadership, photographers, and editors are passionate about the real estate industry and work together with in-depth training and cutting-edge technology to deliver a Nested Tours experience you can count on every time.

Generations of Support

Behind Every Sale

Chinowth & Cohen Realtors® is the largest independently owned real estate company in Oklahoma. The brokerage opened in 2004 with 25 sales associates; since then it has grown to over 700 agents with 15 locations surpassing two billion dollars in sales. Boasting 75 years and three generations of real estate history and expertise, Chinowth & Cohen is rooted in tradition and family.

SHERYL CHINOWTH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & COFOUNDER

Sheryl began her career working at her father’s real estate company, where she quickly became a top producer, mentored associates and managed offices. In 2004, Sheryl cofounded Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, opening the brokerage with only one office and 25 sales associates. As CEO, Sheryl has grown the company to over 700 associates and 15 offices in the Tulsa and Oklahoma City surrounding areas, making it the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma. She has won numerous awards including Luxury Real Estate’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Tulsa Business Journal’s “Influential Woman in Business” Award, RISMedia and Real Trends’ “Power Broker” recognition and more.

LEE COHEN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND COFOUNDER

Originally from New York, Lee learned about real estate from his grandfather who purchased, sold and managed real estate in Manhattan. In the 1990s, Lee owned a commercial brokerage in Miami, Florida, when he created a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust), which went public in 1996. Upon his arrival to Tulsa in 1999, Lee worked at various residential and commercial brokerages and eventually partnered with Sheryl Chinowth to form Chinowth & Cohen Realtors as well as C&C Commercial Realtors.

LELAND CHINOWTH | PRESIDENT, CHINOWTH & COHEN REALTORS

Leland attended the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine prior to launching his robust real estate career. In his first year as an associate, Leland sold a record $11 million. He has helped mentor and train agents for nearly 15 years and has been the President of Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors, MLS President and has been named one of Tulsa Business Journal’s 20 “Men of Distinction” and was voted one of Tulsa Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.” Leland is currently the President of Chinowth & Cohen Realtors.

TAYLOR CHINOWTH | VICE PRESIDENT, CHINOWTH & COHEN REALTORS PRESIDENT, ELITE TITLE SERVICES

Taylor is an attorney with a degree in Finance from the University of Oklahoma School of Business and a JD from the University of Tulsa College of Law. After becoming a licensed realtor in 2007 and a licensed broker in 2010, Taylor obtained his title insurance license in 2012 and joined the Board of Directors for Bartlesville Association of Realtors in 2015. The following year, Taylor was one of Tulsa Business and Legal News’ 40 Under 40 and later won the Oklahoma Bar Association Business and Corporate Law Award in 2019 and 2020 as well as multiple CALI Awards.

How We Stack Up

CONTINUED TRAINING

FULL-TIME STAFF SUPPORT

CARTUS RELOCATION

A TOP NATIONAL INDEPENDENT COMPANY

IN-HOUSE MARKETING DEPARTMENT

BROKER/OWNER ATTEND OFFICE TOUR

ENHANCED REALTOR.COM

COMPANY TV SHOW

COMPANY MAGAZINE

IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICE

PHONES ANSWERED 7 DAYS A WEEK

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

COMMERCIAL DIVISION

IN-HOUSE TECH SUPPORT

OPEN HOUSES

VIRTUAL TOURS

BASIC MARKETING: MLS, SIGNS & FLYERS

AWARD WINNING SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CAMPAIGNS

We leverage the power of our significant social network when marketing your new listing. Using blog posts, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, we place your home in front of a wide audience of potential buyers.

Targeted Social Media posts allow us to laser focus ads to possible buyers based on dozens of behavioral, geographic, and demographic matrix. We use your property location, price, and unique characteristics to users who most closely match your ideal buyer.

#1 REAL ESTATE WEBSITE IN OKLAHOMA

Real Trends Ranks ccoklahoma.com as the #1 Real Estate Website in Oklahoma

• Designed by One of the Top Real Estate Web Developing Companies in the Nation

• Internal MLS Search Engine

• Access Our Website Through Any Device

• Agent Page to Advertise Your Home

• Feature Commercials, Drone Shoots and other Marketing on Your Agent’s Website

THE POWER OF VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO/VIRTUAL TOURS

Our professional video tours establish the sense of ownership that is crucial to nudging clients towards finalizing the real thing. Virtual tours allow clients to tour the property on their own time and at their own pace, giving them a sense of personal connection. You can enhance this sense of connection by adding virtual tours to a suite of other interactive features. The more time and energy they invest, the more likely they’ll feel committed to reaching out to you with an inquiry.

MATTERPORT 3D TOURS

Our highly trained Videographers will give your property a true 3-D experience! Our brains are hard-wired to think visually, constantly calculating distances and depths. Videos are flat and tours with just 360o photos don’t offer that unique Matterport Dollhouse View. Plus Matterport makes it easy to capture large properties with automatic alignment. Only Matterport offers the easiest to create and most immersive experience for marketing Real Estate. It’s the closest you can get to actually being there.

DRONE FOOTAGE

If there is one universal truth about home buyers, it’s that they are terrible at visualizing space. Is your property unique? Palacial? An acrege with natural beauty? Our drone footage will show it all! Most listing photography does little to help. For example, say your listing has a huge 3 acre backyard, but 75% of it is obscured by trees. The photo on your listing makes it look tiny. With a drone video, you can capture the entire yard in one video and show buyers just how big a space it really is.

STAGING YOUR HOME FOR SHOW

First impressions have a major impact on potential buyers. Try to imagine what a potential buyer will see when they approach your house for the first time and walk through each room. Ask your REALTOR® for advice; They know the marketplace and what helps a home sell. Here are some tips to present your home in a positive manner:

n M ow and edge the lawn regularly, and trim the shrubs.

n Make your entry inviting: paint your front door and buy a new front door mat.

n Paint or replace the mailbox, if needed.

n If screens or windows are damaged, replace or repair them.

n Make sure the front steps are clear and hazard-free.

n Ensure that all exterior lights are working.

n S hampoo carpeting or replace if worn. Clean tile floors, particularly the caulking.

n Rearrange furniture to make rooms appear larger. If possible, remove and/or store excess furniture, and avoid extension cords in plain view.

n Make sure that the pool and/or spa are kept clean.

n Keep everything clean. A messy or dirty home will cause prospective buyers to notice every flaw.

n Clear all clutter from counter tops.

n Let the light in. Raise shades, open blinds, pull back the curtains and turn on the lights.

n Get rid of odors such as tobacco, pets, cooking, etc. But don’t overdo air fresheners or potpourri. Fresh baked bread and cinnamon can make a positive impact.

n S end pets away or secure them away from the house, and be sure to clean up after them.

n Close the windows to eliminate street noise.

n If possible you, your pets, and your children should be gone while your home is being shown.

n Clean trash cans and put them out of sight.

n Keep the garage door closed and the driveway clear. Park autos and campers away from your home during showings.

n Hang clean attractive guest towels in the bathrooms.

n Check the sink and tub are scrubbed and unstained.

n Make beds with attractive spreads.

n Stash or throw out newspapers, magazines, junk mail.

PROFESSIONAL STAGING & PHOTOGRAPHY

Do you want to sell your home for the most amount of money in the least amount of time, with the least amount of hassle?

• The first (and often only) showing may be on the Internet

• What appeals to the masses?

• Even homes in excellent condition may feel like the currant resident’s home unless it has been staged. psychologically, most buyers need to “move in” before they will make an offer

• If it shows and feels close to a Model Home, it will sell for more money in less time

When it comes to photography, MAXIMUM IMPACT is vital. The key is to have top quality, HDR (High Dynamic Range) level images.

More important, is that they illustrate the character of your home from the Real Estate Market aspect.

Our professional photography team are experts in the field of real estate marketing.

Preparing Your Home For Real Estate Photography

• Photos will be taken of the interiors and the exteriors of your home

• The photoshoot will take no more than an hour

• Photos are usually not taken of the garage unless it has special features (This is a great place to hide stuff)

GENERAL AREAS

• De-clutter as much as possible

• Tidy/Hide power leads/cables

• Move outside garbage cans out of sight

• Remove piles of mail, newspaper & magazines

• Check light bulbs and light fixtures

Living Areas/Recreational Rooms

• Hide/Remove all toys, fans, game consoles

• Hide/Remove exercise bikes/ equipment (Unless it is a room dedicated to Exercise Equipment)

• Arrange DVDs, games, books in shelves

• Check light bulbs and light fixtures

KITCHEN/DINING AREAS

• Remove all small appliances

• Clean backsplash, range hoods & large appliances especially if stainless steel

• Remove detergents, dish rack & towels

• Photos are usually not taken of closets (This is a great place to hide stuff)

• If you have special features of your home that are not obvious please inform the photographer so these features can be shot

• Ensure range hood lights are working

• Remove magnets & photos from fridge

• Hide/Remove trash bins and pet bowls

• Hide/Remove high chairs, booster seats

• Minimize counter top clutter (salt & pepper, coffee, cereal boxes)

• Check light bulbs and light fixtures

BEDROOMS

• Make all beds

• De-clutter toys, books, games, tissue boxes

• Hide/Remove laundry hampers

• Ensure bedside lamps are working

• Remove posters/stickers from walls

• Clear away all clothes

BATHROOMS/POWDER ROOMS

• Remove soaps/shampoo/face washers/ bath mats/toys/scales/trash bins

• Remove tooth brushes/razors/hair dryers

• Make sure glass & mirrors are spotless

60 MINUTES PRIOR TO PHOTO SHOOT CHECKLIST

• Clean and put away dishes/cutlery

• Open all blinds (open not raise)

• Turn on lights including main lights & lamps in all rooms

• Remove all non-matching towels

• Remove toilet cleaning utensils

• Close all toilet lids

OUTSIDE AREAS

• Mow and rake the lawn and trim edges

• Sweep walkways, porches, decks & patios (seasonal)

• Shovel snow from walkways, porches & patios (seasonal)

• Remove all gardening equipment, e.g. hoses, rakes, wheel barrows, snow shovels

• Remove all cars/boats/bikes/trailers

• Remove all toys

POOL/SPA AREAS

• Ensure pool is clean

• Remove all pool cleaners and poles

• Remove all pool toys

• Turn off ceiling fans & TVs

• Secure pets

• Park vehicles on the street or in the garage

The “Show-Ready Home” Checklist

YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES…

• Panic! Okay—now check that off the list. You’re already making progress!

• Make the beds

• Grab a laundry basket—throw all of the clutter into it and put the basket in your car. (you’ll sort it when you get back)

• Empty all garbage into one garbage bag and take it out (or take it with you)

• Put up your “show” towels

• Close all toilet seats

• Wipe down all counter tops and sinks with a damp cloth

• Turn on all lights in the house

YOU HAVE AN HOUR…

• Do everything on the 10 minute list

• Vacuum all carpeted areas

• Sweep all hard-surfaced floors/spot-mop tricky spots

• Use cleaner/vinegar & water to clean all glass & mirrored surfaces

• Give the toilets a scrub & wipe down tubs

• Clear kitchen countertops as much as possible; all dishes in dishwasher, soaps and scrubbies under the sink.

• Give kitchen cupboards a quick wipe down

• Laundry should be folded and put away (or chucked into laundry basket and put into your car—deal with it later when you have time.)

• Sweep the front walk/shake out doormat

SHOWINGS

Flexible

Be as flexible and accommodating to the buyer’s schedule as possible. We want to avoid having missed opportunites if at all possible.

Informed

Make sure everyone in the home is informed when showings are to happen so they can keep their spaces clean.

Daily Cleaning

Keep up with daily messes. Wipe down kitchen and bathroom counters before leaving for the day.

Odors

Avoid strong-smelling foods: keep your meal prep as neutral and simple as possible.

Furry Friends

Keep pet areas clean: clean up after your pets immediately and wash their bedding regularly. Hide pet food or litter. Not everyone is a pet person and it may hinder their ability to picture themselves living there.

Natural Light

Open blinds and curtains and let in as much natural light as possible. Leave lights on before you leave for a showing.

Trash

Empty trash cans to avoid any odors. Try and empty trash cans nightly so that the home is fresh when you leave for the day.

Temperature

Keep room temperature comfortable. This demonstrates to buyers that HVAC is working properly.

Personals

Make sure you place all valuables and prescriptions out of site 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 stay awhile.

THE BUYING ATMOSPHERE

When it comes time to show your property, here are some suggestions that will create a smooth and successful process!

» During the listing period, maintain the home in ready-to-show condition with beds made, clutter removed, dishes put away and so forth.

» Showcase your home as if you are receiving guests. Turn on lights or open drapes, place flowers in vases, hang your best towels, light a fire in the fireplace if it’s cold outside, and play soft background music.

» During a showing, try to step out for a cup of coffee or run a few errands. The potential buyer will feel more relaxed if allowed to view your home without any distractions.

» Make sure your pets are confined to a safe and out of the way place. If at all possible, take your pets with you to the park or on an errand run during a showing. Please hide all pet bowls and supplies.

» In some cases, silence can be golden. If you are present for the showing, it’s best to reserve comments until the buyer has left your home.

» For safety purposes, it’s wise to show the home to a buyer only if the associate working with them is present. You should also put away your valuable items, such as jewelry and collectibles.

LETTING GO

& Getting a Sale

• Stage the home and set up the rooms in the home for their intended purpose, if possible

• Focus on the front entrance—Buyers make a decision in the 45 seconds

• Repaint or touch up where necessary

• Buyers love the look and smell of a clean home

• Make sure all light bulbs are working

• Maintain and repair. We recommend a pre-inspection to avoid any “surprises”

• Do not overprice! Price the home properly coming out of the gate.

• Confess all you know about the home’s condition

• Align expectations with reality, not what you want reality to be

• We ask for notice to show your house, but ALWAYS have the house ready to show

• Leave the house when there is a showing

• Don’t cook with strong smells while the house is listed

• Cedar is acceptable, but remove other storage aides, such as moth balls

• Don’t take feedback personally—not everyone is going to love your house and value the same things you value. Release the emotional attachment to the home

• If the house sells, where are you going? Consider all possibilities—i.e. renting, buying, storage, movers, etc. Your Realtor has a list of “who to call” to help you start this process

• Maintain and repair items along the way. After you have a contract, the buyer has 10 days to have any and all inspections that he/she wishes. Be prepared for the possibility that the cost of repairs may be higher than you anticipate. We will negotiate repairs at this point

• Call ahead and schedule utilities to be taken out of your name on the day of closing

• Trust your Realtor! Communicate your concerns and your Realtor will help take care of problems and situations as they arise. Getting the transaction to closing is the #1 Goal!

• The right buyer will come along for your home. Allow me the opportunity to partner with you to help make that happen. I will shoulder as much as I can, but it takes both of us together, to sell your house.

NEGOTIATIONS AFTER AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED

WE CAN

• Accept an Offer

• Decline the Offer

If the offer isn’t close enough to meet your expectations and there is no need to further negotiate.

• Counter Offer

A counter-offer is when you offer different terms to the buyer

THE BUYER CAN THEN

• Accept the Counter Offer

• Decline the Counter Offer

• Counter the Offer

You can negotiate back and forth as many times as needed until you reach anagreement or someone chooses to walk away.

DEFINITELY DENNER

OFFER IS ACCEPTED

You will sign the purchase agreement and you are now officially under contract! This period of time is called the contigency period.

Now comes the inspections, appraisals, or anything else built into your purchase agreement will take place.

OUR PROVEN HOME SELLING PROCESS

Pre Listing

• Schedule Appointment

• Review Pre-Listing Materials

• Meet with Your Elite Agent

• Discuss Key Selling Points of Home

• Select Home Selling Program

• Determine Fair Market Listing Value

• Sign Listing Paperwork

• Pre-Listing Home Inspection

• Repair, Declutter and Clean According to Recommendations

• Complete Seller’s Real Property Disclosure Statement

• Professional Photography

• Install For Sale Sign with Text Code (where possible)

• Launch Marketing Preparation

• Design Flyers

• Chinowth & Cohen Website

• Complete MLS Data Entry

• Post as Coming Soon on Chinowth & Cohen Website

• Coming Soon Marketing on: –Facebook

–Zillow

–Twitter

–Realtor.com

Active Listing

• Activate on MLS

• Broker’s Open

• Office Preview

• Open House

• PPC and Facebook Campaigns

• P rivate Showings

• Strategy Discussions Based on Feedback

• Video Marketing on YouTube

• Weekly Feedback

Contract to Close

• Receive Offers

• Review Offers Together

• Negotiate Offers

• Accept Offer and Begin Title Process

• Possibly Negotiate Back-up Offer

• Home Inspection

• Survey, Termite Inspection, HOA Doc Review

• Clear Title Contingencies

• Schedule Signing Closing Docs

• Remove Personal Items from Home

• Close Sale And Hand Over Key

If your Chinowth & Cohen Agent has exceeded your expectations, then we’d love for you to referus to your friends and family!

PRICING YOUR HOME AT FAIR MARKET VALUE

Your home receives the most exposure to the greatest number of potential buyers within the first 14–30 days on the market. Pricing at fair market value from the beginning ensures the highest number of interested buyers see the home. As time passes, perceived value decreases, resulting in a lower sales price.

WHAT MATTERS AND WHAT DOES NOT MATTER IN THE SALE OF YOUR HOME

Pricing your home at Fair Market Value is the single most important factor in selling your home for the most amount of money, in the shortest amount of time. There are several factors we use to determine this value.

Factors Impacting Sales Price:

Regardless of what you paid, what you owe, how much you want, or what any other agent may say they can sell your house for, in the end it is the Buyers who will determine the selling price.

STEPS TO CLOSING THE SALE

What to expect:

Closing is when funds and documents are transferred in order to transfer ownership of the property to the buyer. The escrow officer will look over the contract and find out what payments are owed by who, prepare documents for closing, perform the closing, make sure all payoffs are completed, the buyer’s title is recorded, and that you recieve payoffs that are due to you.

1. Transfer Funds

The transfer of funds may include payoffs to:

• Seller’s mortgage company as well as any lien holders

• Local government, if any property taxes are due

• Third-party service providers

• Real estate agents, for payment of commission

• Sellers, if any there are any proceeds from the sale of the home.

2. Transfer Documents

The transfer of documents may include:

• The deed to the house

• Certificate of Title, Bill of Sale, and other real-estate related documents

• Signed closing intructions and/or settlement statement

• Receipts (if needed) for completed repairs, per sales contract

3. Transfer Property

The transfer of property may include:

• Recording of the signed deed (completed by third-party) at county courthouse

• Post-closing agreement, if seller will need to rent back home for specified time-frame

• Exchange of keys, garage door opener, security codes and/or devices, appliance manuels, etc

• Homeownership legally transfers to the new owner when the signed deed is recorded at the seller’s local county courthouse

The Denner Group is a real estate service that employs the world’s best business practices, negotiations and services to bring your real estate experience to the next level.

A MAN APPLIED TO A JOB advertisement “welder

$15–$30 per hour.” During the welding test, he made two test welds shown on the picture. The potential boss asked what is going on. The man replied, “The upper weld is a $15 per hour job, the lower one is a $30 an hour job.

“Amy and Randy guided us through a sale with many twists and turns. They stayed on top of everything and helped manage the details in a rapidly changing market, ending up in the sale of our property at a fair price. We were very pleased with our outcome.”

—DG

“We have never had a real estate project go so well! We were all delighted with Amy and Randy’s skill set and knowledge! It was smooth sailing all the way from start to finish! The entire professional experience made us want to sell other properties! You can’t go wrong with this bunch! Thanks ever so much!”

—David D

“Our experience with Amy & Randy was perfect. Amy and her group communicated regularly and did exactly what they said they would do when they said they would do it. They were very knowledgeable about the entire process and always very professional.”

—Trustee R

“The Denner Team was a great help in the listing, showing, and following up with potential buyers even though the sudden downturn of the market in early July. She kept a positive attitude throughout the selling process of my house, and in the end, I ended up selling our home for exactly the amount they recommended we price it. “

—Eddie M

“Amy Denner is the best! In 2009, she sold our home and helped us find a new one. That is why there was no question about who we wanted to use to buy and sell again. Besides being a great Realtor, she is just a very nice person and CARES about her clients. She has experience, and experience is everything. We are so glad to be able to call Amy our Realtor® and friend!”

—Harlan W

“Amy’s the best, she helped out with everything she could every step of the way. A nice supportive presence that makes the experience easier.”

—Omar W

“Amy Denner is the best, we have used her in the past (2009) to buy and sell a home, and that is why we went back to her again; she got it done! :) Great personality and experience are everything when you want your sale to go easy and to know you are in good hands. Overall, she is just a nice person who wants to help.”

—Jer T

“Every question we had was answered. Every concern was addressed. All with respect and professionalism. Thanks again for making our dream come true!”

—Christine D

“Amy was the epitome of professionalism. She was knowledgeable of the process and able to calm some rough waters we encountered while buying our new home and selling our previous home. In addition, she made herself available to answer all of our questions and concerns. We would be more than happy to refer anyone to her.”

—Jean D

PLANNING YOUR MOVE

SIX WEEKS BEFORE

Create an inventory sheet of items to move.

Research moving options. You’ll need to decide if yours is a do-ityourself move or if you’ll be using a moving company.

Request moving quotes. Solicit moving quotes from as many moving companies as possible. There can be a large difference between rates and services within moving companies.

Discard unnecessary items. Moving is a great time for ridding yourself of unnecessary items. Have a yard sale or donate unnecessary items to charity.

Packing materials. Gather moving boxes and packing materials for your move.

Contact insurance companies. (Life, Health, Fire, Auto) You’ll need to contact your insurance agent to cancel/transfer your insurance policy. Do not cancel your insurance policy until you have and closed escrow on the sale.

Seek employer benefits. If your move is work-related your employer may provide funding for moving expenses. Your human resources rep should have information on this policy.

Changing schools. If changing schools, contact new school for registration process.

FOUR WEEKS BEFORE

Contact utility companies. Set utility turnoff date, seek refunds and deposits and notify them of your new address.

Obtain your medical records. Contact your doctors, physicians, dentists, and other medical specialists who made currently be retaining any of your family’s medical records. Obtain these records or make plans for them to be delivered to your new medical facilities.

Note food inventory levels. Check your cupboards, refrigerator and freezer to use up as much of your perishable food as possible.

Service small engines. For your move by extracting gas and oil from the machines. This will reduce the chance to catch fire during your move.

Protect jewelry and valuables. Transfer jewelry and valuables to safety deposit box so they can not be lost or stolen during your move.

Borrowed and rented items. Return items which you may have borrowed or rented. Collect items borrowed to others.

ONE WEEK BEFORE

Plan your itenerary. Make plans to spend the entire day at the house or at least until the movers are on their way. Someone will need to be around to make decisions. Make plans for kids and pets to be at the sitters for the day.

Change of address. Visit USPS for change of address form.

Bank accounts. Notify bank of address change. Make sure to have a money order for paying the moving company if you are tansferring or closing accounts.

Service automobiles. If automobiles will be driven long distances, you’ll want to have them serviced for a trouble-free drive.

Cancel services. Notify any remaining service providers (newspapers, lawn services, etc) of your move.

Start packing. Begin packing for your new location.

T ravel items. Set aside items you’ll need while traveling and those needed until your new home is established. Make sure these are not packed in the moving truck!

Scan your furniture. Check furniture for scratches and dents before so you can compare notes with your mover on moving day.

P repare floor plan. Prepare floor plan for your new home. This will help avoid confusion for you and your movers.

MOVING DAY

Review the house. Once the house is empty, check the entire house (closets, the attic, basement, etc) to ensure no items are left or no home issues exist.

Sign the bill of lading. Once you’re satisfied with the mover’s packing your items into the truck, sign the bill of lading. If possible, accompany your mover while the moving truck is being weighed.

Double check with your mover. Make sure your mover has the new address and your contact informaton should they have any questions during your move.

Vacate your home. Make sure the utilities are off, doors and windows are locked and notify your real estate agent you’ve left the property.