Initial PreListing and Research

  1. Research Ownership

  2. Research Legal Description

  3. Assessment & Status

  4. Research all comparable currently Listed Properties

  5. Research Previous Sales Activity

  6. Order Property Profile

  7. Review Property Profile

  8. Order Tax Information

  9. Tax Information Reviewed

  10. Legal Names on Title Research

  11. Complete Market Study Prepared (CMA)

  12. Enter in Computer Base

  13. Send Confirmation for Listing appintment

  14. Prepare Personal Listing Info

  15. Deliver Pre-Listing Info to Seller

  16. Call to Confirm Appointment with Seller, ask pre appointment questions

  17. Present Market Study to Seller, Including Comps, Solds, Current Listings & Expireds

  18. Present Strategic Master Marketing Plan to Seller

  19. Discuss Preparation Needed to Market Effectively

  20. Plan Goals with Seller

  21. Present Plan of Action to Seller

  22. Suggest Financing Alternatives

  23. Listing Contract & Addendum Signed by Seller

  24. Pre-Listing Information Package Picked Up

  25. Pre-Listing Checklist Completed

  26. Review Current Title Information

  27. Determine if current loan is assumable

  28. Plat Map Ordered

  29. Lot Size Confirmed

  30. Owners House Plans Received if Applicable

  31. House Plans Reviewed

  32. Measure Heated Square Footage

  33. Interior Room Sizes Measured

  34. Organize File in Proper Order

  35. Make Contact Cards

  36. Put Into Letter Sequence

  37. Order Just Listed Labels and Reports

  38. Prepare Flyers and Feedback Faxes

  39. Year Home was Built Researched

  40. Property Disclosure Delivered

  41. Property Data Sheet Prepared for Office

  42. Showing Instruction Prepared, Office Notified

  43. Loan Company & Loan Number Provided by Seller

  44. Current Loan Information Verified by Lender

  45. Loan Assumption Requirements Researched

  46. Second Loan Company & Loan Number Provided by Seller

  47. Second Loan Information Verified by Lender

  48. Review Current Appraisal if Available

  49. Lot Information Researched for Size & Dimensions

  50. Land Use Researched

  51. Zoning Researched

  52. Identify Home Owner Association Manager

  53. Home Owner Association Fee Researched

  54. Copy of By-Laws Ordered

  55. Home Owner Association Services Provided

  56. Copy of Complex Lay-out

  57. Have Extra Key for Lockbox made

  58. Lock Box Installed

  59. Sign Installed.

  1. Average Utilities Researched

  2. Sewer/Septic System Researched

  3. Water Availability Researched

  4. Water Fees or Rates Researched

  5. Well Status Confirmed with Well Report

  6. Well Production Confirmed

  7. Well Depth Verified

  8. Natural Gas Availability Researched

  9. Security System Term Verified

  10. Property Inclusions and Amenities Noted

  11. Property Inclusions Noted

  12. Ads Written with Seller's Input

  13. Digital Color Photo(s) Taken

  14. Power of Attorney Reviewed and Filed

  15. All Prorations are Researched and Noted

  16. All Rents and Deposits are Verified

  17. Copy of Leases Provided

  18. Coordinate Showings with Tenant

  19. Repairs and Maintenance Noted Completed

  20. Home Owner Warranty Made Available

  21. Home Owner Warranty Application Completed

  22. Home Owner Warranty Application Mailed

  23. Home Owner Warranty Received

  24. Home owner Warranty Filed

  25. Note All Unrecorded Property Lines or Agreements

  26. "New Listing Checklist" Completed

  27. "Closing and Control" Checklist Completed

  28. New Listing Entered Into MLS System

  29. Add Property to Our Active Listed List

  30. Add Property to Our Current List

  31. Confirm Owner Has a Copy of the Listing Agreement

  32. Proof-Read MLS Computer Printout

  33. Marketing Brochure Prepared

  34. Marketing Brochure Mailed to Seller for Review

  35. Put Marketing Brochures in All Agent Mail Boxes at All Board Offices

  36. Mail Brochure to Top 10% Agents In Area

  37. Uploaded to Internet

  38. Have "Just Listed" Endorsement signed

  39. Mail Out "Just Listed" Endorsement to Neighborhood

Listing and Marketing

  1. Advise Agent Network Referral Program

  2. Provide Marketing Data to Relocation Buyers

  3. Provide Marketing Data to Incoming Referral Buyers

  4. Provide "Special Feature" Cards for Marketing (If Applicable)

  5. Write Ad for Internet using Emotional Hot Buttons

  6. Write Ad for Internet Advertising

  7. Submit Ad to the Targeted Web Site(s)

  8. Submit Ad to my Personal Site

  9. Submit Ad to LoopNet (if applicable)

  10. Submit Ad to American Dreams

  11. Submit Ad to Mastermind Network Groups

  12. Submit Ad to Newsgroups

  13. Loan Information Reviewed and Filed

  14. Loan Information Updated if Necessary in MLS

  15. Feedback Faxes Sent to Agents After Showings

  16. Showing Feedback Conveyed to Seller Weekly

  17. Weekly Market Study Reviewed

  18. Regular Calls to Seller to Discuss Marketing and Pricing

188. Pre-Qualify all Buyers when Possible

  1. Price Change entered into MLS Computer

  2. Price Change announced to all agents

  3. Price Change announced to all Internet Groups

  4. New Brochures are delivered as needed

  5. Refer You to One of the Best Agents at your Destination (If Applicable)

  6. Offer Received

  7. Contacts Selling Agent to discuss Buyers Qualifications & Offer

  8. Offer Reviewed with Seller

  9. All Responses are Reviewed

  10. All Needed Forms are presented to complete the Sale

  11. Offer is Accepted, Amended or Countered

  12. Signed Offer is Delivered to Selling Agent

  13. Contract is Signed by all parties

  14. Advise Broker of New Contract

  15. Copies of Contract to Seller

  16. Copies of Contract to Selling Agent

  17. Copies of Contract in office file

  18. Original Documents files with agent obtaining offer

  19. Sales in Progress Checklist completed

  20. Earnest Money is Recorded

  21. Earnest Money is Deposited in Escrow Account

  22. Closing File Forms and files updated

  23. Showings are restricted as Seller requests

  24. MLS notified of sale

  25. Coordinate with Selling Agent and Lender

  26. Fax copies of Contract to Lender

Contract Management

  1. Confirm Purchaser is Pre-Qualified

  2. Review Credit Report Results

  3. Provide Credit Information to Seller if Seller Financing

  4. Assist in Arranging Financing

  5. Coordinate Discount Points being locked with dates

  6. Provide Comparable Sales for Appraiser

  7. Schedule Appraisal

  8. Follow-up on Appraisal

  9. Appeal for Increase if Appraisal is low

  10. Relay results to Seller

  11. Confirm Verifications of Deposit and Employment have been returned

  12. Follow Loan Processing Through to the Underwriter

  13. Contact Lender Weekly to Track Processing

  14. Relay loan approval to the Seller

  15. Fax copies of contract and addendum to Title Office/Closing Attorney

  16. Confirm Loan Payoff Statement created

  17. Confirm Loan Assumption Statement Ordered

  18. Contact Existing Lender for Assumption requirements

  19. Compile all required items for Assumption

  20. Submit all required items for Assumption

  21. Order Title Insurance Commitment

  22. Confirm if Turn-in Policy Available

  23. Review Title Insurance Commitment

  24. Confirm Purchaser received Title Insurance Commitment

  25. Confirm Selling Agent received Title Insurance Commitment

  26. Note Title Insurance Requirements

  27. Coordinate Meeting all Title Insurance Requirements

  28. Have Buyer’s Hazard Insurance Delivered

  29. Provide "Home Owners Warranty" for Closing

  30. Coordinate Home Inspection(s)

  31. Review the Home Inspection Results

  32. Negotiate the Payment and Completion of all required repairs

  33. Inspection Clause Requirements completed

  34. Deliver Unrecorded Property Information to Buyer

  35. Septic Inspection Ordered

  36. Septic Report Received and Reviewed

  37. Copy of Septic Inspection Report delivered to Lender and Buyer

  38. Copy of Well Flow Test Report delivered to Lender & Buyer

  39. Copy of Well Flow Test Report Filed

  40. Loan Approved

Closing Management

  1. Closing Location Selected

  2. Closing Date confirmed

  3. Closing Time Scheduled with Seller

  4. Closing Time Scheduled with Lender

  5. Closing Time Scheduled with Selling Agent

  6. Closing Time Scheduled with Buyer

  7. Final Walk Thru Scheduled for Buyer

  8. Closing figures Requested from Title Company

  9. Closing figures Received and Reviewed

  10. Closing Figures forwarded to Selling Agent

  11. Closing Figures forwarded to Buyer

  12. Closing Documents requested

  13. Reviews Closing Documents for errors

  14. Forward Closing Documents to Seller as Requested

  15. Confer and review documents with Closing Attorney

  16. Provide Earnest Money Check for Escrow

  17. Oversee the Entire Closing Process

  18. Coordinate This Closing with Your next purchase

  19. Present You with your Check at Closing