Jeanie's Real Estate Blog

   1.   I have sold all types, sizes and price ranges of homes

         and home-sites; and encountered about every situation

         and problem many times in 30 years, and KNOW what

         to do to SELL your property too...regardless if it is a

         house, vacant residential lot, or residential

         development of multiple vacant lots.

    2.   I have access to ALL properties that are currently for

          sale that are competing for the same buyer as your

          property.  I am familiar with what you need to do

          to position your home/lot to compete well and be

          favored by the buyers to get the SALE.

      3.  It is complex or awkward negotiating on your

           own behalf.  Personality conflicts with a buyer

           can get in the way.  I come between the seller

           and the buyer so that personalities do not

           enter into the negotiations.

           I have 30+ years experience doing this; and also

           in writing and negotiating contracts and will do

           this aggressively and professionally in your best

           interest.

       4.  Any followup you do with a prospective buyer can

            be seen as desperation.  Followup is one of my best

            attributes.  It is a normal part of what I do for my

            clients on a regular basis, and thus, you are not

            perceived in a compromising light or caught

            off-guard by a experienced negotiator that is

            working for the buyers behalf, if you list your

            property for sale with me and allow me to put

            my talents to use for you.

        5.  Unqualified buyers can tie up your property.  I make

             sure this does not happen by staying on top of the

              buyers loan process to avoid keeping the property

              off the market for extended periods of time with

              the wrong buyer or contract that is not going to

              close and lead to a successful sale that will

              achieve your goal.

        6.  I orchestrate the contract-to-closing process; which

             includes appraisal, buyer-loan process, title process,

            pest control and other inspections, survey, and much

            more, in a organized, efficient and timely manner

            as part of my normal procedures, taking the work

            load off of you, and keeping all deadlines and

             records, current and updated.  I have SOLD and

             closed over 3,500 properties locally, and have an

             in-dept knowledge of these procedures that are

             critical for a successful sale and closing.

         7.  Most buyers and/their agents do not want to tell the

              seller why they don't make an offer.  I have success

              in getting this information and know how to probe

              the buyer and/or their agent to accomplish this

              important task in promoting your property toward

              a successful sale and closing.  This saves time

              and money, as often there are things that need

              to be changed about the property to make it

              more appealing so it will be favored by the

              buyers and lead to a successful SALE.

         Call today!  Look forward to your questions!

         Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary in 2010

          Jeanie Elliott REALTORS, Since 1980

          Collin County Residential Real Estate Expert

           Selling Lovejoy ISD, Parker, Lucas, Wylie,

           Allen, Prosper, Celina, McKinney, Plano,

            Frisco, Richardson, and others areas in

            the Dallas Metroplex.

I have completed the requirements and training, and have been awarded and certified to be your SFR Broker.  I offer these services in the market areas that I normally specialize in, as added services for my clients that work with me according to their guidelines. The SFR designation stands for Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource, and is awarded by the National Association of REALTORS to those agents or brokers that complete their requirements, get the training they provide by instructors that are qualified to provide the information and training needed and approved by NAR to do so,  and score a high level of competency to be able to pass their written examination.

Sellers that have financial difficulties in today's economy can be overwhelmed, and do not always know their options.  One of the biggest struggles for sellers facing financial difficulty is understanding these options, and working with a certified SFR that is trained to explain these options and strategies to homeowners so they can make the best decision for their future.

Both sellers and buyers can benefit from having the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR who has earned the SFR certification for these types of sales and purchases.  Today's real estate market is filled with new types of properties from short sales to foreclosures and everything in between.  Distressed properties are becoming the new traditional real estate transaction. The options and opportunities are vast for buyers.  I have the training to navigate this market and help you find the best opportunities for your future.  Let me be your resource.

The National Association of REALTORS reports that approximately one-third (1/3) of the sales transactions today involve properties that are in a distressed or hardship situation, and involved short sales, foreclosed properties, and everything in-between.  REATORS who have earned the SFR certification know how to interview and assist sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure properties more effectively.

Let me be your REALTOR resource!  Call today to discuss further.

Jeanie Elliott, Broker/Owner, SFR, MS

Jeanie Elliott REALTORS, Since 1980

972-612-2277 Direct Office

Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary in 2010

Specializing in Lovejoy ISD, Fairview, Lucas, Allen, Plano, Frisco McKinney, Murphy, Parker, Wylie, Prosper, Celina, Richardson, North Dallas and Collin County Residential Real Estate.

  Before you put your home on the market, it is important that you get the

  property ready to be seen in the most favorable light by today's buyers.

  Do all of the following, and allow the house to be shown with no more than

  a one hour notice, and you WILL get interested buyers and offers,

 regardless of the market and time of the year, allowing more time if it

 is listed during the off-seasons for the market.

  1.  Change all painted interior walls and exterior trim to neutral colors.

  2.  Spruce up the landscaping, front and back yards, and plant seasonal

       color in special areas next to the front and back doors.

  3.   De-clutter the entire home, garage, closets, etc. and move stuff

        to temporary storage space or sell it before putting the house up

        for sale.

   4.   De-personalize the entire home, putting away personal items,

         family photos, collections of personal memorabilia, and take these

         to storage with the things in item #3 above or put in safe place

         until you are relocated in your next home.

    5.   Thoroughly deep clean the entire house, all floors, etc. and

          pay extra special  attention to the kitchen and bathrooms.

    6.   Spotlessly clean the windows and window coverings so that

          they sparkle.

    7.    Remove all pet items, food, litter boxes, etc. and clean

           so there are no pet odors.  If possible, take the pets with

           you when you leave for showings or ask a relative or friend

           near you to keep them when you are away.  If you don't

           a close friend of relative that will keep your house pets,

           there may be a pet day care near you to get them out of

           the house when you are at work during the times when

           most buyers would want to view the home.

      These steps do require extra effort and self-discipline, but they

       will position your property in the most favorable light with the

       prospective buyers, and get you to the goal of selling the home

       in the shortest period of time possible for the market and area.

       For questions, call me, and I will be glad to assist you with

       additional information.  Also, please call me to list and sell it

       for you, when the home is ready to go with all of the above.

      Thanks,

       Jeanie Elliott    

       Jeanie Elliott REALTORS, Since 1980

       Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary In 2010

       Specializing in Lovejoy ISD, Plano, Allen, Frisco,

       McKinney,  Collin County and Dallas Metroplex.