If you’re local, call me directly at (310) 398-5244. If you are living out of the area, call me toll free at (888) 276-0656. Or try my cell phone at (310) 308-3174. If you prefer, you can email me with your name, address, telephone number, a good time to call, and I’ll contact you.

Once we are on the phone we’ll confidentially discuss your situation and your needs. I’ll also need to know the basics about your property; the address, the number of bedrooms and baths, any special features such as a pool or a guest house, and any special remodeling, additions, or repairs you have done.

What’s next after our initial conversation?

After our conversation, we’ll set a Pre-Listing Appointment to inspect your property. If it’s tenant occupied, we’ll need to make an appointment with the tenants.

 
My staff will also start a Listing File for your property. It will include all of the pertinent information I’ll need such as a title report, copies of permits, and the notes from our conversation.

What happens at the Pre-Listing Inspection?

Once I’m at your property, I’ll ask you to show me around and I’ll take further notes. I’ll also shoot interior and exterior pictures with my digital camera. I’ll use those shots later for the web, brochures and advertising. I’ll also make any recommendations about cleaning or fixing items should be done to maximize the property’s value.

After the inspection, I assume you’ll prepare a Listing Presentation.

Exactly. As soon as I’ve finished inspecting the property and I’ve answered all your questions, I’ll return to the office to prepare a Listing Presentation. It will include a Comparable Market Analysis to determine your property’s value as well as a Marketing Plan that demonstrates how I’ll market your home. I’ll also create a sample Color Photo Brochure with the digital photos I take.

Derrick, how long will it take to put this together? Remember I’m in a hurry!

My goal is to have a full presentation ready within 24 hours of inspecting your property, certainly no more than 48 hours.

Derrick, how can you prepare it that fast?

I am extremely organized and I have all of my processes in place so that I can execute quickly and perform to your expectations. I have 16 years as a Realtor and I am an expert at evaluating and selling homes, condos, apartments buildings, and land for sellers. I probably put together 3 or 4 listing presentations a week so I get a lot of practice.

What’s next after you finish the Listing Presentation?

One I have prepared the presentation, we’ll review it together. If you’re in the local area we can sit down together. If you are out of town I’ll Federal Express the presentation to you and we will review it over the phone. If there is more than one seller and they live in different areas, I’ll Fedex a copy to all of the other owners as well. I will then arrange a conference call so we can all talk together.

During this meeting, we’ll decide on an asking price for your property based on the Comparable Market Analysis. We’ll also review my marketing plan and the Color Brochure that I’ll create. We’ll then review the Listing Agreement and get it signed. We’ll also discuss how and when to show the property. I’ll also need a spare key at this time.

Ok, looks good. How long will it take to get my home actually on the market?

Mere hours at most. At this point my staff will immediate process the listing; Putting it in the Multiple Listing Service, uploading the photos and Visual Tour to the Web, ordering the sign, scheduling Tuesday Caravan and the other items we do to prepare your home for market.

I’m impressed! Anything else?

Yes. I want you to know that nothing is more important to my staff or me than a seller who is ready to list their home or apartment building. Not paperwork, not lunch, not the “Big Game” on television. My staff and I are supremely focused on our sellers. In my organization, sellers come before everybody and everything.

I know you’ll be happy with the level of expertise and service you’ll receive from my team and I. I’m a no-nonsense successful Real Estate Broker who just wants to get the job done right for you. Please call me for a private conversation, or use my EZ Sellers Form to get started. I’m very accessible and we can get started with the sale of your home today, not tomorrow.

To repeat: Nothing is more important to my staff or me than a seller who is ready to list their home or apartment building.