817-980-9420 melissarfincher@remax.net www.melissarfincher.remax-texas.com RE/MAX Associates of Arlington 4105 South Bowen RoadArlington, Texas 76016 My Mission Statement: To make a positive & meaningful impression in the lives of my clients, fr iends & family; to help guide them through difficult situations by giving them my knowledge, compassion, and integr ity. Contact RE/MAX Associates of Ar lington 4105 South Bowen Road Ar lington, Texas 76016 Each Office Independently Owned and Oper ated Proper ty Prepar ation Wewill pr epar e yourhouse to be in showing and selling condition. As always, please feelfree to call me anytime with any questions! Pr icing Str ategy We will deter mine the best possible selling pr ice foryourhome. Mar keting Str ategy I will pr esent the best mar keting plan that will br ing the most Showings We will mar ket yourhome and give you feedback ofwhat buyer s think of yourhome and ourpr icing str ategy and we will adjust as needed. Receiving An OfferI will pr esent the buyer sofferto you and give you an estimated net pr oceeds sheet and help you decide the best negotiating str ategy to meet yourneeds. NegotiatingI will help you to under stand the legalities of yourcontr act and what ar eas in the contr act that we can negotiate in yourfavor . Contr act Once an offeris acceptedwe will decide what needs to be done pr iorto closing and set up the buyer s inspection, walk thr u and finally, closing. Closing We go to the title company and you sign legal documents totr ansferowner ship fr om you to the buyer . Post-Closing Make a list of all the items you will need to do to tur n the pr oper ty overto the new owner s and deter mine how we will give the new ownerkeys, gar age opener s, war r anty info, Clean proper ty and move out andcontact me when completed. Refer All of Your Fr iends & Family to MELISSA FINCHER...YOUR FAVORITE REALTOR!!! Make The Decision To Sell Your Home! 817-980-9420Why Should You Stage Your Home?Staging is simply an advanced form of "rearranging your furniture". It's knowing what to remove, what to add, and how to rearrange what you've got to appeal to the majority of home buyers. And, besides, it can be lot of fun! The evidence on why you should stage your house is overwhelming: A staged home will sell, on average, 17% higher than an unstaged home.(US Housing and Urban Development) Sellers who spent $500 on staging recovered over 343% of the cost when they sold their home. (Homegain.com) In controlled tests selling identical homes professionally staged vs. those not staged, the unstaged houses sold in 102 days, the staged houses sold in 45 days! (RealEstateStagingAssociation.com) It is estimated that only 10% of home buyers can visualize the potential of a home.Now let's talk about some easy, inexpensive staging tips. Let's go through your house, one area at a time. These are listed in order of relative importance. Kitchen: Put away your dish detergent, sponges, oven mitts, dish cloth, fridge magnets, small appliances (toaster, blender). No food out, except a bowl of fruit (I use fake fruit that looks and smells real - it's always perfect), unless you are serving it to your buyers. No half-eaten loaves of bread. No pill or vitamin bottles sitting out. If you have a table or eat-in counter, set place settings using casual placemats, cloth napkins, plates, and glasses. Bathrooms: Remove all your personal stuff. No hairdryers, brushes, toothbrushes, pill bottles, shower caps, or toiletry items (unless they are beautiful). Any soap left out needs to be brand new. Put out your best towels - big fluffy ones, or buy some new ones. Make it look like a bathroom in a nice hotel room. It's OK to leave out a bottle or two of upscale body wash and lotion, for example.If you need a new shower curtain or liner, get a fabric curtain with a nylon liner. New plastic smells funny.People will look in your medicine cabinets. Remove any prescriptions drugs or anything personal you wouldn't want anyone to see. Your buyer doesn't need to know about your gastric reflux! Living Room, Family Room: When buyers come to your house, turn off the TV. Turn on the stereo with some relaxing instrumental music. If you have a fireplace, light it if it's cold out. If you have some attractive books and a large table, leave a few tastefully arranged. If you have a TV in the living room as well as the family room, you might want to store the one in the living room. Don't worry, this is only temporary. Dining Room: Put an attractive centerpiece such as a bouquet of fresh flowers, a flowering live plant, or a silk flower arrangement on your table. Polish your chandelier until it sparkles. If you don't already have one, a dimmer switch is inexpensive, easy to install, and adds a touch of luxury. Bedrooms: Move the TV out or hide it. If your bedspread is old or has a busy pattern, get a new set of solid color linens. White sheets and a neutral duvet cover will look calming and sophisticated.You want the buyers to notice your room and not your bedspread.Always make the beds before anyone sees your house.In a pinch, you can even put an inflatable bed on an inexpensive frame for guest rooms. Then make the bed! Back porch or deck: If weather permits, stage an outdoor table setting. Have some pretty potted plants on your deck or porch. Top Ten Reasons You Should Stage Your Home 1 You Will Make More Money According to the *National Association of Realtors (NAR), the average staging investment is between 1 and 3 percent of the home's asking price, which generates a return of 8 to 10 percent! 2 Your House Will Sell Faster which = More Money and Less Headache and Stress A National Association of Realtors survey found that the longer a home stays on the market, the further below list price it drops. Homes that sold in the first 4 weeks averaged 1% more than the list price; 4 to 12 weeks averaged 5% less; 13 to 24 weeks averaged 6.4% less; than list price; and 24 weeks averaged more than 10% less than list price. 3 The Cost of Staging Doesnt Cost A Dime In a 2007 Home Gain Survey of over 2000 Realtors, it was discovered that home staging typically provides a 343% return on investment! 4 Most Home Sellers Cannot View Their House Objectively If you cant see objectively, you cant package effectively. Have an HSR staging professional get your home into its most advantageous condition for showing. 5 Your online photos will stand-out amongst the competition According to a NAR profile of buyers, over 85% of buyers are searching for homes online first before deciding to visit. Give buyers a reason to drive to your home by having multiple photos of beautifully staged rooms that will stand out among the competition! 6 Only 10% of Homebuyers Can Visualize the Potential of a Home Thats why staging a home is critical! You dont want the advantages of your home overlooked and left up to the buyers imagination. 7 The Longer Your Home is on the Market, the Lower the Price Will Be, so STAGE FIRST! According to a National Association of Realtors survey, homes that sold after 4 weeks on the market sold for 6% less then ones within the first 4 weeks! Dont be in a position where you have to lower your pricehave your house staged! 8 The Money You Make May Be TAX FREE and the Money You Spend on Staging is Deductible! Take advantage of a possible tax-free capital gain by getting every dollar possible while getting a possible tax deduction for spending on staging services to improve and sell your home! (*States may vary, so please consult your accountant) 9 Leaving Your House in AS IS Condition Will Only Help Sell the Competition Right now the number of homes for sale on the market is at a record high. Competition is stiff and buyers have very high expectations, as well as many choices. Successful agents know that the key to competing is professional staging because it creates compelling online presentations, drives buyer traffic to the home, and turns prospects into buyers. 10 You Can Relax You will have the satisfaction of knowing you have done absolutely everything possible to affect aquick sale of your most valuable commodity and for top dollar! Staging on a BudgetIf you don't want to spend the money on professional staging, you can: Invite a friend with great taste, someone whose home always looks fantastic, to go through your house with you. You have to disassociate yourself from the house and not take anything they say personally. Then listen to what they tell you and act on it. You can ask your Realtor There are plenty of books, ebooks, and even free videos on YouTube for more help with staging. Comparing to last year, 94.9% of staged homes sold in 33.6 days or less.Non staged homes were on the market 171.2 days last year. RE/MAX Associates of Ar lington 4105 South Bowen Road Ar lington, Texas 76016 Mobile: 817-980-9420 Fax 817-419-9187 melissafincher @comcast.net Each Office Independently Owned and Oper ated ./MOV[;V'vgAdlbess Chageo Give forwarding address to Post OffIce 4to 6weeks before movingEl Charge accounts, credit cardso SubscrIptions: Notice requires 6to 8weekso Friends and relativesBtDtkoTransfer funds. arrange check-cashing in new cityQ Arrange credit referencesInsuranceo Notify company of new location for coverages:life, health, fire and autoUtility Companieso Gas, light, water, telephone, fuel,garbageo Get refunds on any deposits madeo Retum cable boxesDelive ry Serviceo Laundry, newspaper,change over of serviceMedical,Dental, Prescription HistoriesoAsk Doctor and Dentist for referrals, transferneeded prescriptions, eyeglasses. X-rays. Obtainbirth records,medical records, etc.Pmo Ask about regulations for licenses, vaccinations,tags, etc.Don't Forget To:oEmpty freezer,plan use of foodso Defrost freezer and clean refrigerator. Placecharcoal to dispel odors.o Have appliances serviced for movingQ Cleanrugs or clothing before moving have themwrappedo Check with your Moving Counselor, insurancecoverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrivalday. various shipping papers, method and time ofexpected paymento Plan for special care needs of infants or petso Check wlth Agriculture Department of new area tosee If they have restrictions on plantsOn Mtwlne &y:oCarry enough cash or traveler's checkS to covercost of moving services and expenses until youmake banking connections In new cityoCarry jewelry and documents yourself, or useregistered mailo Plan for transporting of pets; they are poortraveling companions if unhappy.o Let close friends or relatives know route andschedule you will travel Including overnight stops,use them as message headquartersoDouble check closets,drawers, shelves to be surethey are emptyo Leave old keys, garage door openers. broilerpans, landscape I house plans and instructionmanuals needed by new owner with Realtol$At Yo", NewAddras:oObtain certified checks or cashier's checksnecessary for closingReal Estate Transaction(check escrowI title company for details)o Check on service of telephone, gas, electrIcity,water and garbageo Check pilot light or stove, for water heater andfurnaceoAsk mailman for mail he may be holdIng for yourarrivalo Have new address recorded on Driver's LicenseoVisit city offices and register for votingo Register car within 5days after arrival In state orapenalty may have to be paid when getting newlicense plateso Obtain inspection sticker and transfer motor clubmembershipo Apply for state driver's licenseo Register family in your new place of worshipQ Register children In schoolo Arrange for medical services; Doctor,Dentist.Veterinarian, etc.Yeliss"r'fincherMoving ChecklistMany people have asked me what Working By Referral on my business card means.Most agents spend 75% of their valuable time searching for new business, not having much time left for their present clients.I am able to dedicate most of my time to serving my existing clients...the ones who need me the most!As a valued client you will receive more service and better results...BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT! In turn I encourage my clients to become TRUE ADVOCATES for me.I want and need your heartfelt endorsement to family, friends & work associates who would appreciate being served by a REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT FOR LIFE.My commitment to my clients is 100%. I have a passion for helping and advising others and enjoy being a real estate counselor.I have dedicated my life to helping people just like you obtain their dreams of owning a home. I look forward to having the opportunity to help you and get to know you.I will make this an informative, yet enjoyable experience.My primary objective is to help you, guide you and exceed your expectations.I come from a strong background in management and sales, which has prepared me to meet my clients' needs with a high attention to detail with integ-rity.I am a multi-million-dollar top producer and contribute my success to building my business by referral and using an enthusiastic approach to real estate.With the confidence and referrals of my clients I will continue to be successful for many, many years to come. The following list is a handful of some of my favorite past clients that have sent me multiple referrals and would be more than happy to visit with you about my work ethic and their ex-perience with me.Please feel free to contact them.-Melissa Rudy and Lynn Mar tinez 200 Trevino CT Mansfield, TX76063 972-757-6490 Bought in 2002,2007;Sold 2007 Tar sha and Kenneth Ashley 1409 Baker Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 214-282-2948 Bought in 2006 Ross and Michaela Jones 1200 VistawoodMansfield, Texas 76063 817-875-0105 Bought in 2001,2006; sold2006 Keith & Shy Per ique 383 Softwood DriveDuncanville TX 75137-4327shyperique@yahoo.com Bought in 2009 Matt and Amanda Cobb 1502 Briarwood Arlington, TX 76013 mpc451@yahoo.com Boughtin 2002,2006,& sold 2006 Scotty and Patty Fear ka 1105 Tanglewood Mansfield, TX 76063 682-518-9602 Sold and bought in 2001 Cr aig and Rachel Kar r6200 Cool Springs Arlington, TX 76001 817-483-6024 Bought house in 2003 Danny Bailey 5707 Sagebrush DriveArlington TX 76017817-504-2080 Bought in 2007 Justin & Tr aci Ziebar th 7821 Black Willow LaneArlington TX 76002 817-881-6132 Bought in 2005,2010,sold 2009 Roel & Rose Deleon717 Running Creek DriveArlington TX76001-7525 817-903-1187 Bought in 2009 Her b Par sons 2233 Park Springs CourtArlington TX 76013-5701herb_parsons2000@yahoo.com Bought in 2009 Sam and Shay Holland 2903 Cabernet Arlington, TX 76001 817-228-0626 Soldin 2007,2008,2009,2010, bought twice 2009 Past Clients: What Working By Referral Means To You What Does Working By Referral Mean To You Amortization Schedul'&. Schedule showing principal and I1terest payments throughout he fife of the loanAttorney's FeeCharges by independent attorney for preparatioll on legal documents. i.e. deed, deedof trust, note, release, etc. and foraels of representation by an attorneyDiscount Points - Points lender charges to wease lhe investor's yield. May be paid by either the buyer and/or seDer on conventionalloans and FHAloans, Must be paid byseller OIl VAloans. Number of point fluctuates hmortgage.Interest Proration - AmOlmt reimbtJ'sed to buyer from 1" of the monlh toclosing date on assumption transadion. if prorated.Tax Service Fee Afee required bythe lender for collection and disbursement of tax escrowby a servicing oompany.Underwriting Fee Fee the IerJder charges for underwfiting for loans on behaU' of the investor.Warehouse Fee - Charges bythe lender to cover his cost in borrowing funds for ashort term in order 10 fund amortgage prior to sellingthe mortga.ge to an investor.Attomey's Fee (Release) - Charge for preparation of the release of tien document when seUer is pay' ott his existing loan,CouriertAir ExpenseCflarge for pick-up and deIveJy of Joan package or any required Federal EJlPress Charges.EscrowFee - Charges by the title company to service transactiorl and to escrowmoney and documents. Amount varies With company.Usually split equally between buyer and seller.Owner's ntle - Insures the against k)ss due to any defect of title not excepted to or excludedfrom the policyRecording Fee- Charged by County C1efk to record documents in the public records. Charges are based on per page recorded.Restrictions - Certified ropy of deed resmcoons required by the lender.Tax Certificates. - Afee required by tileIitIe company fQ inSUle no delinquent taxes and tile current lax amount on properly.Tax Proration - Sellers pat buyer's taxes from January ill through IIle day of closing.Mefissa7=incher8"7-980-94.20rn elissa{inche,.@corncast.netwww.rnelissa{inche... comwarran , by' aMto be: j.laid