Thank you for the opportunity to show you the difference Sotheby?s International Realty and I can make as your partner.
Our job is to make selling your home easier from start to finish. And we have the experience and expertise to do just that. What we?d like you to remember is simply this: Together, we will succeed.
At Sotheby?s International Realty, we have everything in place to deliver like no one else. We?ll work with you as a true partner and guide you through each step of your journey. This presentation will show a comprehensive plan, including the mobilization of our resources and partnerships to reach the right audience of buyers.
Thank you once again for your consideration. We would be honored to represent you.
YourPartner
At Sotheby?sInternationalRealty webelieveinSUCCESS.
And I am committed to finding success in all my real estate connections.
My wife, Betty, and I visited the Upstate South Carolina area in 2007, and immediately fell in love with the pristine water of the lakes, the gorgeous mountain views, the natural beauty of land virtually untouched by humans, the four distinct seasons, and the kindness of the people we met. We bought a home site that year, and visited several times in 2008 and 2009. On our week-long and weekend visits, we quickly realized how special this area really is. My wife made the comment that once we were living here it would be like we were always on vacation.
When I am not helping my clients find their ideal home or home site, you?ll probably find me enjoying all the outdoor activities that the area offers, including golf, pickleball, hiking with our dogs, and spending time on the lakes. I like to start my day working out at the exercise club because I find it invigorating.
My goal as a Realtor is to serve sellers, buyers, and investors who are considering the Lake Keowee area. My commitment is to serve my clients with honesty, integrity, and unwavering representation. I strive to have lifelong relationships with my clients, and to be a constant resource for years after our initial transaction. My philosophy is straightforward?to treat others as want to be treated, and to focus on what is best for them.
I am driven to be the best, not the biggest!
I appreciate that you have taken time to understand what motivates me to live and work in the lake area. I hope to have the opportunity to put my knowledge and the expertise of the team to work for you and your family.
David Vandeputte
864.508.1717 | David@HerlongSIR.com
148 Thomas Greene Blvd. |Clemson, SC 29631
We are a different kind of real estate company. When it comes to Client Service, we don?t just meet the standard, we raise it.
Our mission is to be the brokerage and global network providing the best environment for the best agents to best serve our clients across Upstate South Carolina. Our team of highly-regarded Associates believes luxury is not a price point,rather it is a feeling,and they lead through honor, advocacy and expertise.
Our Values
Honor. Advocacy. Expertise.
What does this mean for our clients,our associates and the community in which we serve?
Honor
We honor all those we interact with: clients,customers,competing agents, contractors,inspectors -- everyone.
Advocacy
We advocate for our clients.We are on their side -- always -- making sure they make a fully informed decision,every step of the way. Complete Client Transparency is not a slogan, it?s our company policy.Our clients are never in the dark.
Expertise
We build trust with our clients through experience and becoming experts in our craft, and this can only come from a lot of hard work.There is no substitute. We work full-time for our clients,and it is meant to show at all times.
OurRemarkableNumbers showoursuccessinourregion.
$258m+
properties closed to date in 2024.
2
Offices in Greenville & Clemson/Lake area.
$10m/$9m total volume increase YOY +17% Associates, leadership and staff.
$293m
Settingrecords
for
thehighest sale intheUpstate, representingboththe buyerandseller.
The closing of this estate on Lake Keowee set the record for the highest sale in the Upstate at $10 million, breaking the previous record of $9 million, also a sale by Herlong Sotheby's Realty. This Cliffs at Keowee Springs home was under contract in 121days and generated 5 offers.
The exciting activities of all our Herlong associates are consistently shared on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn by our social media director Jillian Whalen Sobeck and her staff. With more than 12 years experience, Jillian is a passionate and results-oriented marketer, and provides marketing strategy for our prominent listings.
Herlong Sotheby's Realty utilizes Greenville's John Boyanoski and Complete PR to develop and implement our public relations efforts. Throughout the years, John has created, enhanced, and generated results for us and our extraordinary clients.
YourAdvantage
Sotheby?sis morethan justourname
Over the last two centuries, Sotheby?s auction house has built an iconic brand with unparalleled prestige. Today, Sotheby?s International Realty builds on its legacy with the auction house by offering the same elevated standards and exemplary service. We harness the global power of the Sotheby?s name and its proprietary database of 1million clients to create unique opportunities and introduce your property to the most qualified buyers all around the world.
Global sales volume 2023, USD billion
26,300 Sales associates
1,100 Offices worldwide
52 Million sothebysrealty.com visits in 2023
Most profiled real estate company in the news
1+ Million Engaged social media followers
88 Million + Videos played in 2023
1744 The year our heritage began
Ourworld isyours
Sotheby?s International Realty is the only truly global luxury real estate company with 26,300 advisors working in 1,100 local offices across 83 countries and territories. Our unparalleled network works together to meet your needs and expectations.
sothebysrealty.com visits in 2023 Languages
Ourreach bringstheworld toyourhome
We make your listing easy to find online with our Webby Award-winning website and finely tuned SEO. Sothebysrealty.com enables millions of visitors to immerse themselves in engaging videography, impactful photography, and inviting virtual tours.
41% 88M
Visitors from outside the U.S. Organic search traffic Videos played in 2023
Sources: Google Analytics, Brightcove, and Listrac ? Full Year 2023
*Syndication may vary by region and required qualifications.
As soon as your property is on sothebysrealty.com, it is also distributed across a variety of leading websites across the world, maximizing reach and exposure.
Noonecandraw moreeyestoyourlisting
We work with the best online and print publishers to drive more performance and return for our clients.
Ourconnections becomeyourconnections
The Sotheby?s International Realty brand creates exclusive content featuring our property listings on multiple social media platforms and engages with more than a million followers each day. Additionally, our YouTube channel has more subscribers and video views than any other real estate brand.
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@PROMINENTKEOWEEPROPERTIES
@SOTHEBYSREALTY
Ourreputation isyouradvantage
Our press office possesses strong relationships with leading national and international media outlets who drive buyers to our website and your property. We are the most profiled luxury real estate brand in the news.
2024 Press Share of Voice
Sotheby?s International Realty
Douglas Elliman
Coldwell Banker
Compass
The Agency
Engel & V?lkers
Christie?s International Real Estate
Knight Frank
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Meltwater, January 1, 2024 ? December 31, 2024
Ourhigh-endresearch deliverstop-endresults
The secret to our expertise in high-end residential markets is our endless research.
Our bi-annual Luxury Outlook report provides current data on trends and consumer behavior in residential markets around the globe. Naturally, the more insights we have into a market, the more we can help our clients make informed decisions.
SOTHEBY?S CONCIERGE AUCTIONS
There?smore thanoneway tosellluxuryhomes
Sotheby?s is well known for auctioning works of fine art, antiques, jewelry, watches, wine, and cars to high-net-worth individuals. But it?s also a valuable option for select properties. In fact, auctioning a property can accelerate the timing of a sale to as little as 60 days.
You?llseetheresults astheyunfold
We provide data on the web traffic for your listing and the number of showings. This helps steer the sales strategy along the way and guide informed decisions.
YourProperty
Theattention yourpropertydeserves
At Sotheby?s International Realty, we understand that each property and seller is unique, so we offer you an exclusive tailor-made strategy. We execute that strategy by combining our vast experience, innovative technology, and unmatched global reach to attract the attention of the most qualified buyers around the world.
Yourcommunity isourcommunity
We live here too. So we know the neighborhood, schools, and shops from the inside out to sell potential buyers on the value of the area. Better yet, we know and understand the people that make up this community.
You?lllike thewaywework
Together we?ll follow a proven path to success.
1
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY
We?ll work together and leverage our award-winning sothebysrealty.com website to showcase your property in the very best light.
2 3 FINALIZING YOUR MARKETING PLAN
We?ll provide you with an in-depth plan for unrivaled worldwide exposure.
LAUNCHING YOUR SALE This is the big day when we announce your listing to the world.
REPORTING YOUR PROGRESS
We'll keep you in the loop all along the way with access to our live data dashboard as well as showing details and feedback.
4 5
CLOSING THE TRANSACTION
We?re with you every step of the way, from due diligence to signature of the deed.
YourPreparation
Our Mutual Goal istosell your home.
- Create a multiple offer situation
- For the highest possible price In the shortest amount of time
- For the most favorable terms
Selling luxury real estate requires a different level of
- Expertise
- Strategy, and
- Exceptional marketing to the right buyers
The Window of Opportunity
The window of opportunity is the period in which your home will receive the maximum exposure?typically when your home is new on the market. In order to capitalize on this window, it is crucially important to showcase its features and attributes, and a marketing strategy is implemented to further increase its exposure.
Preparing to Sell
Prepare for maximum exposure upfront,and prepare your home to be ready for sale and to be shown to prospective buyers. Make necessary updates and repairs, and have the home professionally staged.
Leverage the Best
Leverage the attributes of your home, view,and location. Highlight what is unique and special about your home.Leverage the brokerage?s reputation and recognition.
Strategic Marketing Showcase your home through strategic marketing, highlighting its features and lifestyle opportunities. Maximize efforts by using our extensive network to promote your home locally, nationally, and internationally.
Work Together
Understand the current market value of your home. Cooperate and communicate to maintain the perception of your home?s value. Maintain your home to make it always ready to show at its very best.
Home Preparation
- Thorough market analysis.
- Professional home staging.
- Recommendations for upgrades,upkeep, and/or repair.
- Consistent communication.
Maximum Exposure Marketing
- Develop & implement personalized strategic marketing plan for home.
- Showcase the best features of your home through the best drone and still photography,videography, and Matterport 3-D tours.
Seller-Buyer Liasion
- Introducing new buyers to your property.
- Pre-qualifying buyers to confirm eligibility for purchase of your home.
- Provide you with timely updates on showings and feedback.
Client Focused Negotiator
- Receiving offers and negotiating with potential buyers on your behalf.
- Advising you on the merits of each offer, with your best interests as my first priority.
- Trained through Harvard University?s Negotiation Program.
All Inclusive Closing Manager
- Providing information and documentation to appropriate people in a timely manner.
- Only accepting certified bank drafts and transfers.
- Resolving any issues during closing,and ensuring the process is completed seamlessly.
White Glove Concierge
- Providing you with experts including legal advisors,insurance experts,builders, landscapers,interior designers,cleaning services,painters, handyman,home inspectors,and moving services.
GivePotential Buyers a memorablefirst impression.
Walk through your home asthough you were a buyer,and make note of thingsyou would expect to be done if you were considering purchasing the home.Make the necessary improvementsor repairs to your home before showingsbegin.
Exterior of Your Home
- Pressure clean the driveway, sidewalks and roof to remove any dirt and mold.Check for cracks,leaks,or bumps that need to be repaired.
- Look at the front door and walkway.Plant flowers nearby to brighten the entrance.Check the porch lights and make sure they are working.
- Spruce up the landscaping.Make sure grass is cut and shrubs are trimmed. Remove or replace any dead or sick plants.
- Check all outdoor living areas,including the dock, porch and patio areas.Make sure all these places are cleaned and free of mildew,pollen,leaves and pine straw.Check for any repairs that need to be made to any outdoor area.
Interior of Your Home
- De-clutter the home by removing personal items such as pictures and knick knacks.
- Simplify the furnishings by placing some items in storage.
- Organize closets and drawers.Clean out closets and remove enough clothing for closets to look only half full.Make sure cabinet and closet doors are in proper working order and don?t squeak.Assume buyers will look in every nook and cranny.
- Clean out the garage and attic spaces.Make sure they are clean and swept.
- Repaint as needed,especially in areas with creative colors.Neutrals make the best presentation because buyers can imagine their own style in the home.
- Replace light bulbs,check to make sure the fireplace is working.
YourMarketingPlan
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Tellingthestoryof your home targetspotential buyers.
Marketing Your Home
Marketing your home may be the most important part of the selling process. The goal of marketing is to tell the story of your home and to target the buyers who will be interested in purchasing your luxury home.
We implement the best plan for your home,using a network of local,national and international media. My goal is to make sure that your home is seen by the right potential buyers in such a way that they are motivated to visit your home.
Stunning Photography
Your home will likely first be viewed online,and having great photos posted will generate second looks. I contract the very best professional photographer to take pictures of luxury market homes. The photographer takes the time to reflect the beauty and unique character of your home.
Dramatic Drone Videography
The gorgeous setting of your home can be captured through the use of drone videography. Prospective buyers love seeing both the interior details of your home,and the extraordinary setting in which it is located.Many viewers will reside outside your local area,and drone video will let them see the home in its beautiful environment.
Creative Matterport Virtual Tours
Matterport Virtual Photography is an immersive, interactive,3D virtual reality showcase of your home that allows remote buyers to move through the house as if they were actually there. This virtual tour truly brings a home to life and helps buyers make an emotional connection, even while shopping online.
Best-in-Class Print Media
From fliers to postcards to custom lookbooks,we?ll determine what professionally printed marketing pieces will maximize the exposure of your property.
Cutting Edge Targeted Online Marketing
It is my goal to provide innovative digital marketing strategies to ensure the right buyers find your property and take action. From Google AdWords to social media marketing to posting on 900+ international sites and translated into 19 languages and 55 currencies,your listing will shine online in such a way that they are motivated to visit your home.
There are a number of things you can do to present your home in the best way. Be flexible with showing opportunities, and make sure your home is always ready for a visitor at any moment. Use our checklist to be prepared to show your home in the best way!
Scheduled Showings
Showings are always by appointment. Even if your home is unoccupied, you will be informed of all upcoming showings.
First Showings
You will make a memorable impression when a prospective buyer walks through your home. for the first time. We will receive feedback from the showing agent following a first visit.
Repeat Showings
Several ?repeat?showings usually indicates that the property is priced correctly for the market. Patience and good communication between your associate and the prospective buyer?s agent should result in a fair offer.
Too Few Showings
Too few showings generally indicates that a home is not priced for the market. Remember, the market determines the price. You may consider adjusting the price if you prospects are not visiting your home.
- Every day,clean counters,vacuum daily and keep the clutter away.Put up personal items?you may want to keep a box nearby that you can use to collect things you may want to quickly store in a closet or the trunk of your car.
- Make sure the temperature of the home is comfortable.You don?t want prospective buyers to be too hot or too cold.
- Make sure all lights and lamps are on,including exterior and landscape lights.The home will look best well lit,and buyers can see more clearly the value of your home.
- If possible,take your animals with you when your realtor is showing the home. Take care of any animal odors.
- If you have time before a showing,clean the bathrooms,wipe down mirrors,dust the furniture, and sweep floors,empty the trash,and spruce up each room.
- Put away the laundry and pick up the laundry room.
- Bake some cookies,leave a basket of snacks and waters to share with the guests.Sweep the front porch, decks and porches.Check the outdoor spaces for spider webs, leaves or other dirt.Clean outdoor furniture.
- Put on some quiet instrumental music to set the tone and atmosphere
NegotiatingYourOffer
Negotiatingyour homesale contract canbecomplex.
Even if you receive a cash offer without contingencies,it is essential that you trust your real estate professional to facilitate the negotiation,remembering that I am your advocate in the process.
What To Consider
There are several things you need to consider in your home sale negotiations:
- How long has my house been on the market?
- How urgent is it that I sell now?
- Does the price meet my expectations?
- What is the buyer to seller ratio in my area now?
- What conditions am I willing to accept?
Offer with No Contingencies
You may receive a simple contract offer that includes a specific amount as payment for your home,and does not include any other conditions beyond naming a closing date.You and your agent will discuss whether or not you wish to accept this offer and move forward with the sale of your home.
Offer With Contingencies
You may receive a conditional offer, one with certain criteria that the buyer expects to be met before the sale can be completed.This may include some repairs or updates they want, a quick or long term closing date,or maybe a contingency that their own home needs to be sold before they can complete the purchase.If the conditions or the price offered,or the closing date are not acceptable,you may enter a time of negotiation.A negotiation can go back and forth as many times as necessary until you reach an agreement,or you may decline to negotiate any further.I will work closely with you on each step,providing expert advice to help you make a decision..
Makethisa Win-WinDeal.
The best negotiations end with a Win-Win contract, where you feel that your needs and desires were met in the deal, and the buyer feels the same way. You want to let go of this home knowing you have gotten the full value for your home and the buyer wants to know they have purchased a home to love.
Removing the Contingencies
Most real estate contracts contain a period of due diligence,a time when the buyer can have the home inspected,and take additional time to make sure they want to continue with the purchase.
An inspector may find some areas of concern that the buyer did not notice,and the buyer may ask for an addendum to the contract to address these issue.Or, they may have asked for some repairs or improvements to be made in the original contract. I will work with you to make sure all the contingencies are met appropriately so the sale of your home can proceed.
When both you and the buyer are satisfied with the condition of the house and are ready to move forward with the sale, a contingency removal document may be signed by both parties. I will work closely with you through this part of the process.
As your home sale moves toward closing,you will be connecting with legal and financial professionals to complete all the paperwork and money transfers needed.
As your real estate professional,I will serve as the facilitator of this process, making sure that you complete all the necessary steps .I will stay in contact with you throughout the days leading to the scheduled closing. I and will advise you if there are any issues that arise.
YourPricingStrategy
Theright price getsthebestresult
Determining the market value price for your home is one of the most critical elements in a successful real estate transaction. Correctly pricing your home means diligently studying the market, keeping you abreast as additional homes become available, knowing what interested buyers are looking for and what they are willing to pay.
DETERMINING MARKET VALUE
The best strategy for pricing your home is to determine its fair market value.The market value of your home is determined by a number of factors:
- age
- location
- current market conditions
- consumer confidence
- general state of the economy
- competing homes that are currently on the market
We perform a complete and thorough analysis of the current market:
- Relevant homes that have recently sold.
- Home sales that are pending - the home is under contract and it has yet to close.
- Expired listings are examined - which are homes that were on the market and they failed to sell.
? Attempt to determine why they didn?t sell.
? Determine if these homes could be future competition if they come back to the market.
- Current,active on the market homes - we determine your home?s strengths,weaknesses and the opportunity with your home versus the competition.
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YourTrust
David'sclients recommendhisservice.
Fantastic experience.We?ve owned and sold lots of homes,but this process was the best by far.The home was a unique property that didn?t fit the local $/sq ft model,so David and the Herlong group put together a unique marketing program. It worked very well, and we strongly recommend them if you want a smooth and successful transaction.
--Paul J.
It was a pleasure working with David.Very rarely do I find an agent,and a seller,who are so helpful, cooperative,and who go the extra mile to make sure everything gets done the right way, and we all get to the closing table.David understands what it takes to get the biggest deals done.I would highly recommend David for anything and everything for real estate in The Cliffs.
--Nick S.
My wife and I were first introduced to David Vandeputte through his quarterly Lake Keowee Market Report. The report is professionally produced and very accurate. When we met with David,he was fully engaged with the listing of our home,and he recommended several enhancements and staging techniques that generated immediate and sustained showings. We had not had activity like this with our previous broker.One month after listing our home, we had a water damage event that required extensive house repairs and replacement of all the flooring in our home. David facilitated the repairs and sold the house even before the floors were restored to their original splendor. The buyer got basically a new house. Our experience with David was exceptional.
--Jim
David is a delight to work with; very patient and understanding about all the houses we dragged him through. He always made time to show us houses we wanted to see and his suggestions were spot on.The paper work and reminders were timely and kept us on track. He gets 5 stars from us!
--Julie P.
David did an outstanding job on the sale of our Lake Keowee home. Smart. Service oriented. Resourceful. Great negotiator. We appreciated working with David from start to finish on our sale. David did an excellent market analysis which helped us effectively position our home. He brought in a superb stager (and even was hands-on helping us implement her plans). He was on top of showings and is clearly respected by other agents.When we had a prospect,he was instrumental in negotiating and closing the deal. During inspections,he did phenomenal trouble-shooting which headed off some serious headaches. This all led to a smooth closing. The bottom line is that we sold our $2+ million home in less than four months.We can't thank David enough for the terrific job he did and we highly recommend him.
--Charlotte & Bob
David had a daunting assignment of finding a house to meet our criteria in a tight-inventory market,in a short period of time,and with clients (us) 1,700 miles away, but he rose to the occasion.
His deep,long-term knowledge of the Cliffs communities and their history was invaluable and helped us to avoid costly missteps and facilitated a smooth closing and club membership acquisition. We highly recommend David for Cliffs transactions.
--Suzanne
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Trust builds alastingrelationship
Thank you again for this opportunity to share our qualifications. We would love to work with you and show you why we?ve earned the trust of so many clients. Trust, of course, is all about comfort. It?s about feeling at home. Which is exactly how we want you to feel all the way to your new one.
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Experienced agents with local insights and worldwide connections
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