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SARAH SMITH

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ABOUT SARAH

Sarah Smith's extraordinary success in real estate stems from hard work, integrity, superior service, and extensive marketing knowledge.

Embarking on the journey of buying or selling a home is a monumental step, shaping the course of one's life Thankfully, with Sarah's expert guidance, this adventure promises to be smoother than ever imagined Sarah is not just a real estate agent; she's a devoted partner, committed to providing unparalleled support and fostering connections that feel like family

Drawing from a background in automotive engineering, Sarah brings a unique blend of precision and passion to the table, ensuring every deadline is met and every task accomplished with efficiency This expertise, coupled with a genuine love for the industry, sets Sarah apart from the rest

Aligned with @properties, Sarah harnesses the latest technology to deliver top-notch service, all while benefiting from the global network of Christie's This means clients receive world-class support and expertise every step of the way

But what truly sets Sarah apart is her personal journey Having traversed continents herself? from Canada to Europe and then the USA? she intimately understands the trials and triumphs of relocation With Sarah by your side, you can rest assured that every detail will be anticipated and every hurdle overcome, ensuring your transition is as seamless as possible

So whether you're moving neighborhoods, cities, or even countries, know that Sarah will be there, your steadfast ally and friend, guiding you towards your next chapter with warmth and expertise

$10M+

proven results

"Sarah did such an incredible job helping me and my husband find our first home! She was very easy to work with, extremely responsive and professional, patient, and understanding of our wants and needs She quickly got a good idea of exactly what we were looking for and was able to sift through listings and send us promising options We are so grateful and appreciative, and could not be happier with our new home!"

- Dianna

"To say that Sarah made the home buying process simple and enjoyable would be an understatement Her expertise, knowledge, patience, and guidance not only made the process stress-free and simple to understand, but fun as well I would not have found the amazing condo that I did if it wasn't for Sarah. She made a Canadian buying in the United States feel at home The entire experience speaks volumes about how well Sarah knows the market and her buyer's wants and needs If you are looking for a home and want to make sure you find the perfect one, she is the only person you should call Thank you again Sarah!"

- Thomas

"If you are looking for someone who is going to be fully invested in the process of selling/purchasing a home, this would be the perfect candidate She really went above and beyond to make sure we found what we were looking for and felt comfortable with every decision that came our way We struggled a year ago to find a house and ultimately took a break from it This being our second time around, Sarah showed us things and gave us access to information we did not have before This gave us extra confidence with every step we took Whether you are first time home buyers or a seasoned vet in property transactions, I'd put my money on Sarah Smith doing the best job

- Emily

750 Tennyson Downs, Birmingham

60988 Jewell, Washington

47851Oxford, Northville

4790 Marquette, Milford

5574 Estates Lane, Macomb

Muirfield, Macomb

custommarketing plan

Once Listing Agreement Signed By Seller

- Advertise as a coming soon listing on atproperties com and MLS

- Book listing photographer & videographer

- Schedule signage installation

- Coming soon enouncement

- Coming soon social posts

- Listing brochures with @turf map

- Host open house and capture leads using @opens tool

- Activate the property in the MLS

- Just listed eblast

- Advertise listing on social media

Buzz Marketing

- Broker open house

- Editorial submissions to highlight home

Digital Marketing

- Adwerx: Digital advertising campaign of property on third party websites (eg:CNN, ESPN, Facebook, Zillow, etc ) The ad automatically targets people within a 5-mile radius of the listing address who recently browsed real estate related website

- atproperties com

- christiesinternationalrealestate com

- Realcomp MLS

- realtorcom

- trulia com

- zillow com

Print Marketing

- Just listed postcard

- High-quality, customized brochure

- Direct mail gatefold brochure, postcard, flyer

Social MediaAdvertising

- Paid promoted advertising

- Exposure on IG, FB, TikTok

sellersguide

SELLING A HOME WITH ME IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS:

1. TheEasiest Step... Call me!

- Pair yourself with the best list agent who is going to represent you and get you top dollar for your home!

2. Decide to Sell

- Is now the right time to sell? Consider financial situation, and we can decide on a timeline that is best fit to suit your needs Whether that be in a few days or a few months, establishing a plan early will help keep the process stress free and enjoyable

3. Prepare Your Home for Sale

- We will go over a custom plan based on your home and what repairs, if any, are necessary to be completed prior to listing Some homes need some love prior to listing and with my help and advice we will achieve top dollar

4. Determine Listing Price

- A comparative marketing analysis will be drafted justifying the list price of your home Strategy will also be discussed based on how quickly you need to sell Pricing the home accordingly is extremely important

5 Market Your Home

- Professional photographs will be taken and your listing will go live in the MLS accessible to all See next page for all the marketing I do on your behalf!

sellersguide

SELLING A HOME WITH ME IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS:

6. Show Your Home

- Make your home available for showings, and be sure to keep it tidy! We can discus hosting an open house to attract more buyers!

7. Receive/ Accept Offers

- After negotiating on your behalf we will review all offers

- Choose the best offer based on your priorities

- Sign the purchase agreement

- Cancel any more future showings

8 Inspections

- Buyer will have some inspections scheduled so be sure to make the home available for them

- The day before/of closing the buyer will come through once more to make sure the home is still in the same condition

9. Pending Status

- An appraisal gets kicked off by the buyer's lender and the home gets its "value" determined

- If there are any discrepancies between the appraised value and the purchase price, things may be up for renegotiation at this point

10 Closing

- Attend the closing to sign final documents

- Transfer ownership and keys (unless occupancy is given, then keys are kept)

before your home is shown

One of the keys to success in today?s competitive market is to position your home as the most desirable property in its price range Making sure your home is in optimal showing condition will set it apart from the competition and could be the difference between a timely and productive sale or a long, drawn-out process

Here is a list of preparations to make before showing your home:

- Declutter, clean and organize

- Maintain the exterior

- Paint

- Make repairs

- Brighten your home

- Remove pets

- Hire a home inspector

stagingyour home

Staging helps present your home in the best possible light It can be as simple as rearranging a few pieces of furniture or as elaborate as hiring a professional to furnish an empty home right down to the plants and artwork

Here are just a few staging tips that will make your home more marketable

- Eliminate excess or oversized furniture so the room doesn? t feel overcrowded

- Remove clutter from all surfaces in the kitchen, bathrooms and throughout the home

- Allow as much light to come in as possible Open draperies and shades, remove unnecessary blinds and move any items that may obstruct windows

- While personal photographs and mementos add warmth and character to a home, use them in moderation so buyers will focus on the home and be able to envision it as their own.

- Add furniture, plants or potted flowers to outdoor spaces to make a great first impression on buyers

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Interior

- All light fixtures work properly ? make sure that light bulbs are working in all light fixtures/replace bulbs if necessary

- Closets tidy with nicely hung clothing; floors cleared

- Turn every single light ON

- Open all curtains, open all blinds

- Put towels on towel bars

- Remove toilet covers, put toilet lids down (closed)

- Remove small area rugs/mats/ bathroom mats; unbroken floor space increases perceived square footage

- Clean all windows, glass, counters

- Dust everything

- Clear kitchen counters

- Clear counters in bathrooms

- Laundry room put away detergent, clear counters, remove any baskets, remove anything on floor, remove clothes from racks

- Remove cobwebs

- Curtains, fresh looking

- Refrigerator: free of magnets, kids?drawings, fingerprints

- Bedrooms: beds made, tidy

Hide(Out of Sight)

- Family photos

- Toothbrushes

- Soap dishes

- Dish Soap

- Hand soap - Sponges

- Dish racks

- Bath mats

- Clear shower of shampoo bottles, soap, loofas, etc

- Trashcans (in bathrooms)

- Toilet plungers

- Cleaning supplies

- Magazines

- Coffeemakers (etc )

- Tissue boxes

- Religious items

- Political items

- Exposed power cords

- Any plug-in fans from floor (hide in closet)

- Pets, pet accessories, crates, etc

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Turn Off:

- Ceiling fans

- Computers (screens specifically)

- Televisions

Exterior:

- Prune trees, foliage

- All light fixtures work properly

- Grass: freshly cut and raked

- Pool clean, clear water (if applicable)

- Make sure that cushions are on all furniture outside (if applicable)

- Outdoor umbrellas OPEN (if applicable)

- Make sure pool cleaners are out of pool (if applicable)

Clean, Swept, Dry:

- Pool - Driveways

- Sidewalk

- Patios - Decks

- Staircases

Hide(Out of Sight):

- Trash cans

- Garden tools

- Lawn equipment - Toys (including in pool areas)

- Vehicles (Driveways clear- No parking in front of home)

- Pets, pet accessories, crates, etc

committed to excellence

With thescale and resourcesof aleading national brokeragefirm, our agents deliver the best servicein local real estate.

When a strong agent is backed by one of the nation?s most innovative real estate brands, the results are unmatched. At @properties Christie's International Real Estate, our in-house marketing and technology teams produce best-in-class programs and products that give home sellers a competitive advantage in the marketplace Bottom line: We offer the finest resources to ensure your home sale is the best you?ve ever experienced

our story

Unique from the start.

@properties was established in 2000 to provide a better brokerage experience with cutting-edge technology and upscale marketing The firm grew into one of the nation?s largest independent brokerages before acquiring Christie?s International Real Estate in 2021 That same year, Alexander Real Estate partners Eric Walstrom and Alex Irrer saw an opportunity to grow Detroit?s #1brokerage firm Combining local ownership with a globally recognized luxury brand, Alexander Real Estate became @properties Christie?s International Real Estate

EXPOSURE IS everything

Thestory of your homeisalready written? it?sall about properly sharing it.

@properties Christie's International Real Estate showcases your home to the largest audience of homebuyers through marketing programs that are built around EXPOSURE ? exposure through an internal network of agents and their client databases; through an in-house marketing department with full print and digital capabilities; and through an exhaustive catalog of online, mass media and grassroots marketing initiatives ? all tailored to address the specific challenges and opportunities of the marketplace

MAXIMUM exposure

WITH THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES: for your home

- atproperties com

- Zillow com

- Trulia com

- Realtor.com

- Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

- Professional Photography and Video - Signage - Custom Property Brochure

- Direct Mail - Adwerx

- E-blasts and Social Media

- New ideas every day!

DIGITA L marketing

social media advertising

We leverage the power of social media to create additional exposure for your home

homesnap

With ads targeting people with real estate interests, Homesnap allows us to reach buyers on Facebook and Instagram

adwerx

Adwerx puts your home in front of prospective buyers through a listing ad that appears on hundreds of top websites

email marketing

Featuring attractive designs, our email marketing tool provides another effective way to market your home and engage buyers

the art + science of pricing

What is your home worth? @properties Christie?s International Real Estate is in the best position to answer that question accurately thanks to experience and technology like our Digital Comparative Market Analysis. Updated in real time, this interactive report helps us gauge market activity and determine the appropriate list price, so you can achieve the most lucrative and time-efficient sale

buyersguide

1 TheEasiest Step Call me!

- Pair yourself with the best buyer's agent who is going to represent you and hear all your needs!

2. Get Pre-Approved

- I work with some of the best lenders in the business who are well versed and excellent at communicating the entire lending process Important factors such as, property taxes, and insurance can drastically change that monthly payment So having accurate figures is extremely important

3 Start HouseHunting

- This is the fun part! Touring homes to find the one you love! Photos online can be deceiving so it's always important to see homes in person Having me by your side, I can help point out any red flags the property may have - I'm no inspector but I do have strong knowledge and can spot things you might not

4. Makean Offer

- We found one you love - now lets seal the deal! I do all the heavy lifting, you get to sign a few documents and sit back and wait for the good news.

5. EMD - Earnest Money Deposit

- After our offer is accepted you have 2 days to get me the EMD amount we discussed This can be in the form of a check or through a secure portal called Earnnest (like Venmo but for Real Estate)

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BUYING A HOME WITH ME IN 10 SIMPLE STEPS:

6 Get aHome Inspection

- I'll take care of scheduling and booking your appointments - just let me know a day and time that works for you

- All homes are going to have things come up in inspections That is the purpose of conducting one so you are well versed with the home you are purchasing

- If major things come up, that is where my negotiation skills come into play We can always ask for things like concessions, or a price reduction to help offset the cost of the issue If the seller isn't willing to work with us and it is too big of a problem, we can always walk away and you get your full EMD back, no questions asked

7. Appraisal

- The lender will kick off an appraisal on your behalf Depending on the purchase agreement, if the appraisal value comes in low this could be a potential renegotiation