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01|MEETTHETEAM 02|THESTEPS 03|THEMARKETING 04|THESTAGING 05|THEPRICING 06|THEOFFER 07|THEBROKERAGE 08|THECOMMISSION 09|CHECKLIST 10|THEFAQ’S 11|THETESTIMONIALS Let’ s get Started WHATTOEXPECT
Chrisisavisionary leaderwithalmost2 decadesofexperience inrealestate.His expertiseinvideo marketinghelpshis clientslistingsstandout. Knownforhiscreative approachtoproblemsolving,andadaptingto newmarkettrends, he guideshisteamthrough theever-evolvingreal estatelandscape.Chris consistentlydelivers exceptionalresultsviaa collaborative& innovativeteamculture
PatricisaREALTOR® withastrongexpertise innegotiation, dedicatedtogetting hisclientsthebest possibledeal.His tirelesshustleand dedicationtohis clients'needssetshim apartasatrue professionalinthe industry.Withafocus oncreatingwin-win scenariosand deliveringexceptional results,Patricisthe go-tochoicefor anyonelookingtobuy orsellahome
Julieisapassionate anddedicated REALTOR®whotruly caresabouther clients.Withakind andcompassionate approach,shemakes thebuyingorselling processasstressfreeaspossible, alwaysputtingher clients'needsfirst.
Julie'sunwavering commitmentto excellenceand personalizedservice hasearnedhera loyalfollowingof satisfiedclients
PREC* HOLM TREMBLAY LUTZ R E A L T O R ® R E A L T O R ® THE
TEAM LEADER T E A M P A R T N E R T E A M P A R T N E R
CHRIS PATRIC JULIE
TEAM
JASMINE BOE KRISTIE ELLIS BRENDA
TEAM PARTNER
Jasmineisaloyaland intelligentREALTOR® withalevel-headed approachtoreal estate.Exceptional attentiontodetailand abilitytonavigate complextransactions makeheratrusted partnerforherclients Jasmine'sunwavering dedicationto achievingthebest resultsforherclients, combinedwithher sharpbusiness acumen,hasearned herareputationasa top-performingreal estateprofessional.
Kristiisanoffice managerwithakind andcompassionate approach.Withakeen senseofgood judgmentand exceptional organizationalskills, sheensuresthatthe officerunssmoothly andefficiently Kristi's abilitytocreatea welcomingand positivework environment, combinedwithher dedicationto providingexcellent customerservice, makesheravaluable assettoanyteam.
Brendaisacreative andout-of-the-box thinkerwithapassion forallthingsdigital. Withabackgroundas aformerrealtor,she hasaunique understandingofthe realestateindustry anduseshertechsavvyexpertiseto developinnovative solutionsthatexceed expectations.Asour resident"Geek",Brenda isalwaysexploring newideasand technologiestohelp ourclientsstayahead ofthecurve.
REALTOR® HALL O F F I C E M O M T H E W I Z A R D
STEPS
A QUICK LOOK AT THE ENTIRE HOLM TEAM SELLING
PROCESS
GETTINGYOURHOMEREADY
Therearemanyaspectstogettingyour homereadyforsale.Pleaserefertoour "GETTINGYOURHOMEREADYCHECKLIST"
SETTHEPRICE
Togetherwewillreviewpastsales,the conditionofthehome,andmarketconditions inordertosetthestartinglistprice.
STAGEIT
Youwantthelargestreturnonyour investment,stagingyourhomegivesyou thebestopportunity.
MEDIADAY
Ourphotographer,videographerand3DTour willmakeyourhomelookitsbest!
THE
one step at a time!
CREATE MATERIALS SHOWIT
Ourteamwilldesignanddistributeallofour materialsandassetstogetyourhomeoutto thewidestaudiencepossible
Pleasehave2 Keysavailable forus.
Hereiswhereallyourpreparationpaysoff!Please ensurethatyourhomeisinshow-readycondition everyday
ADD SHOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO APPENDICES
REVIEWOFFERS
Wewillreviewallofferstogetherandnegotiatethe bestpriceandtermsforyou.
FROMOFFERTOCLOSING
Onceallconditionshavebeenremovedyourhome isofficiallysold.Therewillbemanystepstotakeup toclosingday.We'llkeepintouchduringthistime.
Our professional property videos effectively showcase your property and generate interest among potential buyers. We maximize the impact of your video to increase the likelihood of a successful sale.
Ourarchitectural photographerknowshow toshootyourhometo showcaseitinitsbestlight. T H E
PHOTOS
VIDEO
M
T
A R K E
I N G
Marketing is our thing!
FLOORPLANS
Weprovideaneasy-toread,detailedfloorplanso buyerscanstartto envisionthemselvesliving inthehome
Buyershavecompletecontrol whiletheywalkthroughyour homefromthecomfortof theirs.
3D-360TOUR
Marketing is our thing!
Professionally designedlikea magazinetohighlight thebestofyourhome andprovidebuyers withinformationanda story
SOCIALMEDIA
RealEstatehaschangedand buyerslovetoshoponline,our socialmediapresenceextends yourhome'sreachto thousandsofpotentialbuyers.
ADVERTISING&MARKETING
Alongwithoursocialmedia,your homewillbepresentedon multiplewebsiteswhichare designedtomaximizeand capturebuyers'attentionand information.
INFOBOOKLET
THE
STAGING
BUYERS WANT TO IMAGINE THEMSELVES IN YOUR HOME, WHICH MEANS THE MOST NEUTRAL WE CAN MAKE YOUR SPACE LOOK THE BETTER.
INSIGHT it's all in the details!
STAGEDHOMESSPEND LESSTIMEONTHEMARKET OFHOMESANALYZED
73% 85% 5-25%
SOLDFOR ABOVELISTINGPRICE.
DECOR
STYLING
DECLUTTERING
THE
PRICING
WE KNOW HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME. HERE ARE SOME THINGS WE LOOK AT BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE PERFECT LIST PRICE.
PASTSALES
CONDITION&LOCATION
Take the time to study past sales for homesinyourareaandareassimilar to yours. Having a clear understanding of true market value is the first step in establishing your listprice.
MARKETSTATS
Pricingyourhomelargelydependson what type of market we will be listing in. If it's a buyer's market you'll be pricing lower, if it's a seller's market you'llbepricinghigher.
Weputourselvesinthebuyer'sshoes and ask what they would find most valuable in homes like yours. Updated kitchens? Renovated rooms? These all factor into the final price.
LISTINGS
We study active listings to see what homes we'll be competing with. Buyers tend to compare your home tothesehomes.
UNDERSTANDINGMARKET CONDITIONS
SELLER'SMARKET
Ariseswhendemand exceedssupply.Since therearefewerhomes available,sellersareat anadvantage.
BALANCEDMARKET
Supplyanddemandare aboutthesame.Sellers usuallyacceptreasonable offers,whilehomestendto sitonthemarketforan averagelengthoftime.
BUYER'SMARKET
Occurswhensupply exceedsdemand. Typically,sellerswill droptheiraskingprice togainanadvantagein themarket.
Mountains of Paperwork FORMS
DISCLOSUREOFREPRESENTATIONINTRADE
Thisdocumentistoexplaintheguidelinesofour workingrelationshipasRealtor&Client
PRIVACY&CONSENT
Requiredtoobtainmeaningfulconsentfromyou,astheclientfor thecollection,use,&Disclosureofpersonalinformation
FINTRAC
RequiredgovernmentaldocumentationfortheProceedsof Crime(MoneyLaundering)andTerroristFinancingAct
MULTIPLELISTINGCONTRACT
Thisisourlegalagreementinwhichyouprovideuswiththe authoritytoactonyourbehalftohelpyousellyourproperty
REQUESTFORINFORMATION
Municipalitiesrequireasignedformfromyoutheownerin orderforustopullthecityfileattachedtoyourproperty
TITLE
Thisshowswhothebeneficialownersare,legalnotations& descriptionoftheproperty
PROPERTYDISCLOSURESTATEMENT
ThePDSprovidesthegeneralinformationregardingyour propertythatmustbefilledouttothebestofyourknowledge
QUESTIONNAIRE
Weaskthatyouprovideuswithsomeinformationonyour propertysothatwecanbestmarketyourproperty
DISCLOSUREOFEXPECTEDREMUNERATION(PAYMENT)
Atthetimeofanoffer,wewillbreakdownthefullcommission dollaramountofeachoffer(GSTnotIncludedinbreakdown)
THE
let's make a deal! THE
OFFER
THE OFFER PROCESS MIGHT SEEM OVERWHELMING. KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT WILL GIVE YOU A LITTLE CONTEXT BEFORE WE DIVE IN.
PRICE
Thepriceabuyeriswillingto paycanbehigherorlower thanthelistingprice.
DEPOSIT
Thebuyer’sdepositshows goodfaithandwillbeapplied againstthepurchasepriceof thehomewhenthesale closes.
CONDITIONS
Conditionsinabuyer’soffer thatmustbesatisfiedbefore anofferislegallybinding.A homeinspection,financing,or homeinsurancearesome.
CLOSING
Thisisthedayonwhichthe titleofthepropertyislegally transferredtothebuyerand thetransferoffundsfinalized.
INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS
Thesemightinclude appliances,lightfixtures, windowcoveringsand anythingelseyouagreeto leavebehindortakewithyou afteryouvacate.
C
L O S I N G
F R O M O F F E R T O
THE
BROKERAGE
RE/MAX Vernon boasts the biggest, most productive real estate brokerage around. With a reputation for success and the results to prove it, the REALTORS® at RE/MAX Vernon are truly a cut above the rest. You'll find the brokerage just off 27th Street on the north end of the city, Our teams' expertise extends from ArmstrongtoLumbytoOkanagan LandingandPredatorRidge.
If you ' re in the area for skiing, golfing, or other recreation the area has to offer, stop by the office for a visit and you'll be welcomed by free parking, hot coffee, local artwork, and a lobby so comfortable it will remind you whatyouwantinahome. We have access to in-house Mortgage brokers for your mortgage needs, and let us take careoftherest. AtREMAXVernon you will always get a person whenyoucall,24hoursaday.
PRIME
NUMBERS
461,807 transactionsin Canadain2021
#1inmarket shareintheNorth Okanagan
ChrisHolm& Associatessold over800 properties.
SELLER’S
CHECKLIST
GENERALMAINTENANCE
Oil squeaky doors
Tighten doorknobs
Replace burned out lights
Clean and repair windows
Touch up chipped paint
Repair cracked plaster
Repair leaking taps and toilets
CLEANING
Shampoo carpets
Clean washer, dryer, and tubs
Clean furnace
Clean fridge and stove
Clean and freshen bathrooms
CURBAPPEAL
Cut lawns
Trim shrubs and lawns
Weed and edge gardens
Pick up any litter
Clear walkway of leaves
Repair gutters and eaves
Touch up exterior paint
FINALTOUCHES
Be absent during showings
Turn on all lights
Light fireplace
Open drapes in the daytime
Play quiet background music
Keep pets outdoors
TIDY+PREP ORGANIZATION
Clean and tidy entrance
Functional doorbell
Polish door hardware
Paint doors, railings, etc.
(as necessary)
Clear stairs and halls
Store excess furniture
Clear counters and stove
Make closets neat
THE
WORDS
“Enthusiasmcoupledwithmarketknowledgeand professionalismvaultstheHolmteamtothefrontofthepack. Aninnovativeapproachrealizescuttingedgemarketing strategiesthatproduceresults.Ourexperiencewiththisgroup ofdedicatedandcommittedindividualsshonealightontheir effortstoreachforbusinessexcellence,whileconsciously affordingawelcomepersonaltouchtotheirclientsalongthe journey.WelookforwardtodealingwithChrisandthegangas wemoveforwardfromhere,andwouldnothesitateto recommendthemtofriends,familyandassociates Ajobwelldone”
“ChrisHolm&Associatesdidanoutstandingjobtakingusthroughthe processofsellingourhouse.Theywerealwaysavailabletoanswer questions.Wefeltlikeweweretheironlyclients.Thephotosandvideo ofourhousecapturedallofitsbestfeatures.Wewereingoodhands. Wehighlyrecommendthem.”
“Onceagain,ChrisHolmandhisAssociateshavefarexceededmy expectations-especiallyduringadifficultRealEstateseason (WinterthroughChristmas)!
OurlistingwasabitofascrambletogetonthemarketinNovember,but Chrismadeithappenwithprofessionalismandthemostamazingvideothat showcasedourhome.
Thephotographsweremagnificent!KudostothePhotographer!
IfeltsocomfortableandtrustingofChrisduringthewholeexperience.Iwas abletoleavehimwithhisteamtonegotiateamostsatisfactoryoutcome! IamleftfeelingthatImadetherightchoiceinchoosingChrisHolmasmy RealEstateRepresentativeforasecondtime!”
Kyle&Norma Karen
Maggie&Grant
Karen &James
FAQ'S
HOWLONGDOESITGENERALLYTAKETOSELLAHOME?
WHENISTHEBESTTIMETOSELLMYHOME?
WHATDOESSOLDCONDITIONALMEAN?
HOWMUCHCOMMISSIONDOYOUCHARGE?
WHATDOINEEDTODISCLOSETOBUYERS?
WHATDOINEEDTODODURINGTHISWHOLEPROCESS?
WHATMAKESYOUDIFFERENTFROMOTHERREALTORS
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