marketing plan
Fred Shipman's Marketing Plan
Your property is not something you sell every day. In fact, for many people it is their largest asset. A house is very complex to market well, and the process needs to be well organized. To do the job properly a plan is required. Your Realtor should be able to prepare a personalized plan for you, containing all activities intended to market your property.
Marketing Objectives:
  • To get as many qualified buyers as possible into your home until it is SOLD.
  • To communicate the results of my activities to you regularly via my biweekly Activity Reports.
  • To assist you in realizing the highest possible dollar value for your property, with the minimum of problems.
  • To constantly look for the best possible methods of exposing your property to the potential buyers in the market.
Marketing Plan:
  • Prepare a thorough comparative market analysis (CMA) which will enable you to determine the right list price for your property.
  • Suggest appropriate changes you may want to consider making to the property to enhance its marketability.
  • Submit your home to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) of the Toronto Real Estate Board (over 18,000 members).
  • Add your property to my personal web site, at www.FredShipmansAurora.com.
  • Submit copies of your listing to my office's sales staff for their waiting buyers.
  • Promote your home to local Aurora/King/Newmarket/Richmond Hill agents by including it on the first available inspection tour.
  • Develop a list of features and benefits of your property for cooperating agents and prospective buyers.
  • Continually update you as to any changes in the market (sales, new listings and price changes) by way of my biweekly activity reports.
  • Notify surrounding neighbors announcing your home "FOR SALE" and asking for leads on possible buyers.
  • Add additional exposure through a professional sign and lockbox.
  • Pre-qualify all prospective buyers whenever possible.
  • Follow up on all showings for buyer feedback.
  • Advertise when appropriate.
  • Assist you in arranging interim financing, if necessary.
  • Represent you upon the presentation of all contracts by cooperating brokers and help in negotiating the best possible price and terms for you.
  • Handle followup and keep you informed, after the contract has been accepted, on all conditions, waivers, inspections and other necessary procedures.
  • Deliver all paperwork to your lawyer in a timely fashion.
  • Maintain contact with you right up to the day of closing, to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.