need some pointers of content for letter to home seller?
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if you aren't offering me what i want for my house, no letter is going to sway me.
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Dreamcatcher -- you will do fine! Your Realtor, if you picked an experienced one, will have some recommendations for you. Dont remodel the bath! Just do what he says. \n1) pick stuff up\n2) be flexible -- allow showings on short notice\n3) Greet the agent at the door, take her card, and get out of the house! \n4) IMPORTANT -- take the dogs to your moms's house until you get it sold. No kidding, dogs create apprehension -- you want relaxation! \n5) Hide small heirlooms, firearms, prescription medicine.\n6) My secret weapon -- make cookies during open houses. Chocolate chip with double vanilla. Only bake three or four at a time to keep that yummy smell in the house all afternoon. \n7) Smile.\n\nBest wishes, \n\nLeigh M\nhttp://www.LeighMaynard.com\nReal estate Typhoon since 1986
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If you are the seller, email the buyer with a heads up and explain. The emails free so use it, the result will be well worth your time.\n\nIf you are the buyer, contact the seller and get an answer.\n\nThe golden rule still applies: "Treat others as you would want to be treated"\n\nBe patient though, it's the holidays too!!
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traditional business letter format works perfectly, check out \n\nwww.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/BusinessLetter.html \n\nfor more info
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To add to the state requirements your state would impose, sales experience helps.  Also, talk to people who have purchased a house.  Find out what was good about an agent they used, and what they would have liked their agent to do, but he/she didn't.  Also, a knowledge about the market you wish to work in is invaluable.  Start paying attention to what your market is doing before you get involved so you can jump right in, and not spend the first few months trying to figure out what to do.
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In the last 15 years or so those of us in the mortgage industry have spent a great deal of time educationg our potential clients that they need to see a lender before they take any further steps towards a purchase.  In this, which is more of a purchase market than we have seen in several years, a diversity of sources is extremely important.  Many buyers have already been pre-approved for financing before they begin their search so what may have once been the best source for clients, Realtors, is no longer a gold mine.  \n\nWith a 20+ year history in the mortgage lending industry, there are several approaches I would suggest that may help you develop a wide base.\n\nDevelop relationships with several financial professionals, tax accountants, CPS's, financial planners.  You may see the preponderence of their referrals at times when Realtor business is down, that will help you avoid the "peaks and valleys" effect.  Maintain regular contact via brodcast email, holiday cards, articles you find that may interest them.\n\nDivorce attorneys are another excellent source.  Many of them do not underestand the long term implications a divorce can have on the parties and how important that the equity issues be resolved prior to the filing as well as the documentation requirements for those deeding out but remaining on title.  Again, regular contact is a must.\n\nMonthly mailings to a "farm" (a specific neighborhood) make your name a familiar one and most likely to get a shot at a refi or home equity loan as well as a potential new purchase.  You may want to team up with restaurants or stores convenient to the neighborhood to send out discount coupons for their services.  That always gets attention.   Keep your size realistic to minimize production and mailing costs.  Your title company's marketing representative is a good source for this information.\n\nAnd, even though they may no longer be the best source, Realtors ( a stable of at least 10 with another 3 or 4 always in development)  is a must.\n\nAbove all, make certain everyone you meet knows what you do for a living.\n\nGood luck.
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Please follow the links\nhttp://www.REALESTATEBRIEF.COM \nhttp://www.REALESTATEDIGEST.INFO \nhttp://www.REALESTATEDIGEST.ORG \nhttp://www.REALESTATEMAGAZINE.INFO \nhttp://www.REALESTATENEWSLETTER.INFO \nhttp://www.REALESTATENEWSLETTER.ORG \nhttp://www.REALTORMAGAZINE.ORG
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Start with a bit of a glowing report of what a great business you have, then go into appealing to the softer side of the human spirit and ask very politley if any equipment is available and would they please donate it to your very up and coming business.  If you are just starting your own business make sure to included that in the letter, especially if you are on your own.
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Format:\n- single line spacing.\n- 12 Fonts either Times New Roman or other professional style.  Don't be so cute.\n- at least 2 inch for header, footer and margin.\n- clear and decent appearance.\n- A4 size white plan paper.\n\nContent:\n- company letter head.\n- be polite and respectful.\n- up to the point.  You could first drop down what is the purpose of writing this business letter.\n- no more than 4 paragraph.\n- prefer in 1 page only.  Unless it must contain a lot of information.
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Check out For Sale By Owner information on the web for self study and marketing tips. My company Redwood FSBO, offers marketing materials / flyers, lawn signs, advice, and listings on website for free. \n\nAlso, use flyers and marketing materials and post them around town, or better yet network with business colleagues and family to get the word out about when you open houses will be.\n\nIf you interested in learning more contact Owen Jamison, FSBO Managing director at 978-998-7153 http://www.redwoodfsbo.com \n\nTell him Reggie Sent You.
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Elizabeth... I am a good realtor! I can help! email me. I am a professional.
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well being an appraiser i have done that many times over the past five years. not all markets are the same and not all homes are the same. a quick run down of what i do may help. \n\nbasically i get information about your house thru a physical  inspection of it. noting both the presence of or the absence of features. then i go to the mls service of that area and find homes that match as closely as i can to the one i looked at. making plus or minus adjustments to the sales price of the comparables. this gives me a range of value usually within a 5000 dollar spread or less. and the value given for the home is in this range. \n\n\n now there is alot that actually goes into this process and there are rules by which i have to follow but for this i am simplyfing. if homes have sold in the same area for about the same price you are aksing for then most likely it will be fine. however if they are asking for more than or less than the what other homes have sold for then you may have an issue. if more, then your home has to show why it is worth more. if less, then why is that. are the sellers motivated to get out or is there something wrong with the house. an appraiser worth anything should be able to determine this. \n\nnow i am aware that even though we are regulated a lot of appraisers will make the price no matter what the market says. this is not good as you end up paying too much for the house and not be able to resell it and cover your costs or if it is too low you may not be able to take advantage of special financing that allows you to remove pmi if the appraisal is high enough compared to the loan amount.  \n\nbest advice is to not sign any docs from lender that takes away your right to the appraisal. you paid for it out of the proceeds or before hand. you are entitled to it unless you sign away that right. this way you can see what the appraiser used as comparables for your home and also see what you may need to do to improve your home for a better resell  value. \n\nhope this helps   if you have any further questions please feel free to check my website at www.rpmappraisals.com and i have a page there that goes deeper into what an appraisal is .
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How old is the house? Is it in a good school district? How much are the taxes? What are the average utility bills? How old are the appliances, the heating and ac systems and the roof? Does it have hardwood floors under the carpeting? Do you get city water? Does it have a septic tank? What kind of heating is used: gas, electric or something else? What is the total square footage? How big is the lot?\n\nYou need to ask lots of questions and, if you are serious, you need to get everything in writing. A good real estate agent can help you. The seller pays the agent, not the buyer.
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That will depend on what kind of transaction it is.  \nThey may include:\n - financing\n - earnest money\n - closing date\n - title issues\n - closing costs\n - price\n - down payment\n - inspection contingency\n - survey\n - zoning\n - future use\n - lead based paint\n - mold\n - insurance\n - temporary lease\n - extension\n - option period\n - non realty items\n - points (as they pertain to the loan)\n - warranties on appliances\n - ceiling fans\n - chandeliers\n - drapes\n - appraisal\n - flood zones\n - endangered species\n - septic \n - well\n - underground springs\n - deaths on the property\n - violent crimes on the property\n - schools\n - home owners association\n - highways\n - lawsuits\n - wills\n - heirs\n - deeds\n - encumbrances\n - clouds on title\n - easements\n - right of way\n - encroachments\n - termites\n - livestock\n - mean high tide\n - riparian rights\n - mineral rights\n - etc.\n - anybody think of others?\n\nThese are some of the things that could come up on a RESIDENTIAL real estate deal.  Commercial deals are of course more complicated.  \n\nDon't let the list scare you - your Realtor will know what things to address, what to look out for, and how to best help you in your transaction.
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Real estate forms:\n\nhttp://www.uslegalforms.com/real-estate-forms.htm
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County records should contain a title to the property.  You can probably make a request for the owner of record using the address.
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I would do lots of reaserch.  The internet is a wonderful tool.  Don't rely on the realtor to find your property for you.  They are not interested in getting you the best fit for you, they want a sale.  Also, hire a lawyer to go over your paperwork before you sign. Believe me, I have learned a big lesson and will never buy a home again w/out a lawyer.  Good Luck.