2021 Home Seller Handbook

HomeSeller

Handbook

Dear Valued Client, I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this handbook and consider the information provided. On each page we want to show you how important you are to us, how important the sale of your home is, and how much the Robbie Breaux Team loves this community.

We are so excited for the opportunity to serve you in all your Real Estate needs.

The compass has been around for nearly 2000 years and has always had one purpose. To guide people home. We want to be your tool to do just that! Our mission is to serve you at the highest level and provide the best customer care in the industry.

Helping you purchase your home is a team sport and we trust that after reviewing this information and seeing the successful results of our approach, you’ll want to team up with us! Thank you for your consideration and we are excited for the opportunity to serve you and to share our PROMISE with you!

Robbie Breaux

In 2020

Robbie Breaux & Team

SOLD

175 PROPERTIES (And Over 2,000 Properties to Date)

That’s One House Every 47 Hours!

The Average Agent Sells 4.46 Properties a Year

Meet Your Team

A real estate team unites clients, agents, administrative staff and automated systems together to provide a vast array of services rapidly and with great attention to detail. As a tight-knit, experienced team we provide you with high-quality, beneficial services that bring real value to a transaction.

Robbie Breaux

Heather Breaux

Amber Parker

Laurie Kraemer

Anne-Marie Drouant

Gerren Benoit

Jessica Menard

Rachel Thomas

Team Leader

Listing & Buying Specialist

Team Manager

Listing & Buying Specialist

Operations Manager

Listing & Buying Specialist

Listing & Buying Specialist

Listing & Buying Specialist

Designations Real Estate designations specify skills or expertise a real estate agent has acquired through additional training and experience. They increate specific skills in areas of buying, selling, and contract negotiations.

Who you work with

MATTERS!

Robbie Breaux Team agents have a tremendous drive for achievement and are always enhancing their skills and education. We have an aptitude for applying the latest technology to our work in real estate. You deserve a team of trusted advisers, experienced negotiators, and people who can facilitate your transaction with expertise. You deserve Robbie Breaux & Team.

Awards Top 100 Agents in Realtor Assocation of Acadiana #3 Team in the State of Louisiana eXp Realty Best Real Estate Trends in America: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020 eXp Realty Top Teams: 2018, 2019, & 2020 eXp ICON Agent: 2018, 2019, & 2020 Platinum Sales Agent: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2020 Van Eaton & Romero’s Top Selling Team: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017 Van Eaton & Romero’s Top Selling Agent: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012 Van Eaton & Romero Rising Star - Robbie Breaux 2007 Van Eaton & Romero Hall of Fame Inductee - Robbie Breaux 2009 Latter & Blum’s Top of the Ladder: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, & 2017

Clients for Life

We’re creating relationships that last a lifetime!

Our Goal is to build lifelong relationships with our clients that last well past the closing table. We have several events each year that allow us to stay connected with you! We also send out a few mailers that we hope will provide value to you and your family! Whether it is coming to an event o calling us if you ever need a plumber recommendation, we look forward to being your resource both now and in the future!

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It We have over 100 Raving Reviews on Zillow!

“We were confident in Robbie from the beginning to the end of our home sale. His experience help set appropriate expectations for what we inevitably faced during this process. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy.”

“Laurie is Kind, Professional, and Prompt! She took care of me like I was her own child.”

“Jessica is amazing, love her ! Extremely helpful and communicated with me every step of the way!”

“Rachel was AMAZING during the whole process. She is very knowledgeable, always available and worked very hard to get me a great deal.”

“Anne-Marie by far exceeded all of our needs. We had a very unique home and we knew it would take the perfect client looking for that diamond in the rough. She worked tirelessly, using every strategy there was to use. Caring, knowledgeable, with dogged determination.”

Let Us Be Your Guide The Home Selling Process Simplified

MEET

DISCUSS

our Marketing & specifics about your home.

with our Listing Agent.

PREPARE

PICTURE DAY

Sig nat ure

your house for staging, photography, etc.

We take professional pictures, 3D tours, etc.

MARKETING

X Signat

ure

OFFER TIME

SHOWINGS

your home is marketed to thousands of websites.

SIGN LIS PAPERW TING ORK

We present all offers to you as they come in.

to prospective Buyers & Agents.

ADVISE & NEGOTIATE

NEGOTIATE

any repairs or provide closing cost assistance

DUE DILIGENCE

FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT

COME TO TERMS

When both parties come to an agreement, we have a contract!

The buyers have the chance to Inspect

Signature

X Signature

ACCEPT X

OFFER

ARRANGEMENTS

APPRAISAL

The lender will schedule appraisal tp determine value

TITLE The title company will check

Title, clear liens, order payoff, and schedule our Closing!

Start packing, hire movers, prepare to transfer utilities, etc.

FINAL WALK THROUGH

the buyers will walk through the home one more time before closing!

CLOSING DAY & POSSESSION

Once all documents are signed, you hand over the keys and the buyer officially owns your home!

Staging and Market Prep STAGED HOMES SELL

73% FASTER AND SELL FOR UP TO

10% MORE THAN UNSTAGED HOMES

WE

provide a walk-through consultation with a staging expert so that you can best prepare your home for the market effectively and quickly. Our listings look the best and sell faster because of it.

Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

Professional Photography

HOMES WITH PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY ARE VIEWED

118% MORE

98%

of buyers look through pictures first, if they see what they like they will then read the remarks.

Your first chance to impact a buyer is through the photography. We have invested thousands of dollars into professional equipment to ensure we can market your home at the maximum capacity. In Real Estate, a picture is literally worth 1,000 words.

Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

3D

Virtual Tours

40%

95%

VIRTUAL TOURS GET CLICKED ON

PROPERTIES FEATURED WITH VIRTUAL TOURS GET

MORE THAN LISTINGS WITHOUT VIRTUAL TOURS

MORE PHONE INQUIRIES

49% VIRTUAL TOURS GENERATE

MORE QUALIFIED LEADS

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40%

VIRTUAL TOURS REDUCE WASTED VIEWINGS

Checklist for Picture Day NEED TO KNOW • • • •

The Photographer willl be shooting every room (including closets) and all around the exterior of your home.

No personal items (if photos must be out, please keep them to a minimum) The floors need to be clear of debris, swept, and vacuumed. You will be able to tell they are dirty in pictures.

The Photographer will open or close blinds when possible based on the lighting in each particular room.

ROOMS

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Turn fans off _ _ _ _ _ Remove eye distractions, (i.e. cords, personal items, seasonal items, pet items, items on bed posts, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Turn Monitors Off (TV’s, computers, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Minimize wall hangings (straighten the hangings) _ _ _ _ _ Make all beds

KITCHEN

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Clean and put away dishes _ _ _ _ _ Clear off countertops (no more than 2-3 items of decoration) _ _ _ _ _ Toasters, Blenders and small appliances unplugged and hidden _ _ _ _ _ Clear off refrigerator (i.e. magnets, invitations, pictures, etc.)

BATHROOMS

_ _ _ _ _ All lights turned on (change burnt out bulbs) _ _ _ _ _ Clean mirrors (remove any stickers) _ _ _ _ _ Clear off countertops (no more than 2-3 items of decoration) _ _ _ _ _ Remove all movable eye distractions (i.e toothbrushes, hair dryers, trash cans, personal items) _ _ _ _ _ Toilet lids in down position _ _ _ _ _ Make sure towel racks have towels hanging (great way to add color) _ _ _ _ _ Clean shower curtain (you don’t want spotted curtains for pictures, may be great time for a new one)

POOL (if applicable)

_ _ _ _ _ Pool should be cleaned just prior to shooting _ _ _ _ _ Removal of movable eye distractions (i.e. cables, trash cans, pool supplies, floaties, etc.) _ _ _ _ _ Chairs arranged facing the pool

EXTERIOR

_ _ _ _ _ Clean up the landscaping! Mow the lawn, trim those trees and bushes! _ _ _ _ _ Sweep/blow off the walk ways from any debris _ _ _ _ _ In some cases, power washing the exterior (including the fence) _ _ _ _ _ Remove all movable eye distractions (i.e. trash cans, signage, hoses, pet items, lawn equipment) _ _ _ _ _ Keep the sides of the house clear as well, I will be shooting all angles _ _ _ _ _ Move vehicles out of driveway (can be parked in the garage or down the road) Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

Exposure and Social Media Make a Lasting Impression Digitally In today’s society, social media rules the internet. We have profiles on many social media pages including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Linked In, Youtube, Google Plus, and a blog.

The world of online real estate listings is rapidly changing and constantly growing. Our team has developed a robust network of listing feeds and website partners to achieve maximum exposure and the highest visibility for our listings.

&TEAM

Call: 337.267.4099 RobbieBreauxTeam.com

Creating maximum exposure for your listing is vital to reaching the largest pool of qualified buyers. From featuring our listings on Trulia, to Facebook ads that reach thousands of people to our monthly market reports, we create a media blitz across all channels to ensure your listing gets the attention it deserves.

Where Buyers Found the Home They Purchased ONLINE - 49%

6% 7%

6%

REAL ESTATE AGENT - 31% DROVE BY / OPEN HOUSE - 7% FRIEND OR FAMILY - 6% HOME BUILDER - 6% OTHER - 1%

49% 31%

95% 89%

*According to the National Association of Realtor’s 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers

OF BUYERS USE THE INTERNET IN THEIR SEARCH

OF BUYERS ARE REPRESENTED BY A REAL ESTATE AGENT

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We Are Lafayette Strong!

We know these neighborhoods, from small boutiques to neighborhood restaurants, Ragin Cajun athletics to Festival de International, we know what makes living in this city so special.

We work here because we love it!

How much could your home sell for?

Find out with our FREE online tool for understanding the value of your home

www.MyLafayetteLAHomeValue.com

Call/Text (337) 267-4099 E: Info@RobbieBreaux.com www.RobbieBreauxTeam.com 102 Camille Street | Lafayette, LA 70503

102 Camille Street, Lafayette, LA 70503 • (337) 267-4099 • Licensed in Louisiana • Printed 1/01/2021