15 Marketing Strategies

1. Submit your home to the Multiple Listing Service for maximum exposure to other agents in Chicagoland.

2. Distribute copies of your listing to our company sales staff for their waiting buyers.

3. Develop a specific list of features and benefits of your home and neighborhood, for cooperating agents to use with their potential buyers.

4. Professional advise regarding property improvements that increase the marketability of your home in terms of time and money.

5. Staging yoru home for its best presentation.

6. Increase exposure through a professional “For Sale” sign and lockbox, if applicable.

   1. Brochure box on sign

   2. Internet website rider

7. Conduct tour of your home for cooperating MLS Brokers in your area.

   1. Scheduled as soon as your home goes on the market – Tuesday or Thursday a.m.

   2. Scheduled each month until your home is sold

8. Mail out promotion

   1. Flyer mailing – 500 people in nearby vicinity

   2. 250 top producing Real Estate Brokers in your area

9. Internet exposure

   1. Diana’s home page www.hinsdale-homes.com with access to all listings

   2. www.realtor.com

   3. www.remax.com

   4. www.homefeedback.com

   5. www.circlepix.com

   6. www.trulia.com

   7. www.point2homes.com

   8. www.zillow.com

   9. www.craigslist.com

   10. www.cyberhomes.com

10. Pre-qualify all prospective buyers to determine their ability to secure mortgage financing.

11. Follow up with cooperating Brokers for their customer's reaction to your home and discuss these comments with you to make appropriate changes, if needed.

12. Keep you abreast of the current market conditions every Monday in order to maintain a competitive edge in pricing your home to effect a fair market value.  Activity report mailed monthly.

13. To be present upon all contracts by cooperating brokers and help negotiate the best possible price and terms for you.

14. To be present and represent you “the seller” at the home inspection and to follow through to the completion of any further negotiation of inspection deficiencies.

15. Execute follow up and keep you informed after the contract has been accepted on the mortgage, inspection, appraisal and other closing procedures.

Awards

Circle of Legends Award 2006
Lifetime Achievement
Hall of Fame
Chairman’s Club
President Club
Top 20 Teams – N. Illinois

Diana, a former high school teacher and coach, joined RE/MAX in 1990. She works with sellers and buyers throughout the marketing process – showing properties and securing information from other REALTORS after showings on her listings. Chuck, her husband, a former decorating contractor, joined RE/MAX in 1993. He primarily works with sellers and buyers providing representation at inspections, final walk-thrus’, and any necessary follow-ups. The Ivas’ credit their success to “giving 100 percent plus” to their clients – and maintaining positive, productive relationships with other RE/MAX associates. They believe their career is so fulfilling because of the RE/MAX philosophy that gives each individual associate the freedom to tailor their business around their lifestyle – while assisting families find the home of their dreams.

RE/MAX ELITE
34 S. Vine
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630-325-5555
Diana@hinsdale-homes.com
www.hinsdale-homes.com