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North Carolina Mountain Real Estate

100+ TRADITIONAL AND ECO-FRIENDLY
PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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North Carolina Mountain Real Estate
100+ PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Here are over 100+ VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES. We offer these actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages to our Clients in the course of their successful real estate transactions. As a full service real estate brokerage, our professionals offer these services to our Exclusive Right to Represent clients. READ ON!

A. Previews for North Carolina Mountain Real Estate Property Investors and/or Pre-Listing Activities

1. LISTEN carefully to clients. Complete Design Your Dream Survey.
2. Research properties of interest and/or all comparable currently listed properties.
3. Research sales activity for past 180 days from both MLS’s and public records databases.
4. Research “Average Days on Market” for property of this type, price range and location.
5. Review property tax roll information.
6. Prepare “Comparable Market Analysis” (CMA) to establish fair market value.
7. Obtain copy of subdivision plat/complex lay out.
8. Create Real Map of subject property.
9. Research property’s ownership & deed type.
10. Research property’s public record information for lot size & dimensions.
11. Research and verify legal description.
12. Research property’s land use coding and deed restrictions.
13. Research property’s current use and zoning.
14. Check recorded permits.
15. Check city assessments for utility expansion program.
16. Verify legal names of owner(s) in county’s public property records.
17. Prepare listing presentation package.
18. Perform exterior “Curb Appeal Assessments” of subject property or properties.
19. Compile and assemble formal file on property.
20. Review Tour List and/or Listing checklist.

B. Listening & Sharing Information About North Carolina Mountain Real Estate

21. Discuss client’s goals to invest in and/or market effectively.
22. Present overview of current market conditions and projections.
23. Review ECO-Steward’s credentials, accomplishments, direction.
24. Present our position or “niche” in the marketplace.
25. Present overview of market to client… comparables, solds, current listings, & pendings.
26. Discuss Offer to Purchase and Contract and/or Pricing strategy based on professional judgment and interpretation of current market conditions.
27. Explain power of internet presences, Virtual Tour and Web sites:
www.ECOstewardRealty.com
www.janeAnne.com
28. Familiarize clients with and explain market power and benefits of Multiple Listing Service.
29. Discuss “behind the scenes” work and Broker’s appointment schedule.
30. Facilitate communication with all parties.
31. Present and discuss buying strategic plans.
32. Present and discuss selling strategic plans.
33. Explain Law of Agency, different agency relationships and determine client’s preference.
34. Review and explain all clauses in Contracts & Addendums.

C. North Carolina Mountain Real Estate - Once Property Is Under Agreement

35. Review current title information.
36. Confirm lot size via owner’s copy of certified survey, if available.
37. Confirm overall sq. ft info & measurements for interior building plans if available.
38. Note any and all unrecorded property lines, agreements, easements.
39. Obtain house plans, if applicable and available.
40. Order plat map for retention in property’s listing file.
41. Prepare transaction coordination instructions.
42. Obtain current mortgage loan(s) information.
43. Verify current loan information with lender(s).
44. Check any special requirements.
45. Discuss possible financing alternatives and options.
46. Review current appraisal if available.
47. Identify Home Owner Association manager if applicable.
48. Verify Home Owner Association fees with manager-mandatory or optional and current annual fee.
49. Order copy of Homeowners association bylaws, if applicable.
50. Research and verify city sewer/septic tank system. Due diligence on land contracts. Power to property, well & septic permits, environmental assessment, etc.
51. Home inspection. Termite inspection. Radon inspection. Well inspection.
52. Ascertain need for lead-based paint disclosure.
53. Prepare detailed list of property amenities and assess market impact.
54. Review list of property’s “Inclusions & Conveyances with Sale”.
55. Prepare/Deliver Repair Agreement. Coordinate list of completed repairs and maintenance items.
56. Explain pluses/minuses of Home Warranty.
57. Assist with completion and submission of Home Owner Warranty Application.
58. Make sure Warranty is with property file for conveyance at time of sale.
59. Verify if property has rental units involved. And if so:
a. Make copies of all leases for retention in listing file,
b. Verify all rents & deposits,
c. Inform tenants of listing and discuss how showings will be handled.
60. Arrange for installation and/or removal of yard sign.
61. Assist clients with review of disclosure form.
62. Review results of Curb Appeal Assessment with investor-clients. Provide sellers with suggestions to improve salability.
63. Discuss overall attraction with client-investors. Suggest “staging” ideas with sellers.

D. Review and Discussion of the North Carolina Mountain Real Estate Multiple Listing Service Database

64. Check accuracy of listing data.
65. Review or Enter property data from Profile Sheet.
66. Add property of interest to client folder or to ECO-Steward’s Active Listings list.
67. Provide pertinent MLS Profile Sheets and information.
68. Take photos to email to investor-clients and upload.
69. Review and/or create flyers.
70. Discuss portals of information and creative techniques.

E. Marketing the North Carolina Mountain Real Estate Listing

71. Review and/or Create and print Internet ads.
72. Coordinate showings with owners, tenants, and other REALTORS®.
73. Schedule electronic lock box showings and showing times.
74. For sellers---Prepare mailing and contact list.
75. Keep in close email contact.
76. Keep abreast of relevant local reports and material facts.
77. Provide copies of and/ or Prepare flyers and feedback forms.
78. Review comparable MLS listings regularly. For sellers- ensure property remains competitive in price, terms, conditions and availability.
79. Review and/or Prepare brochures for client’s review.
80. For sellers--Arrange for supply of marketing brochures and/or flyers.
81. For seller--Distribute marketing brochures.
82. Review and/or Secure information on our Web Portals.
83. Keep in good contact with neighborhoods and residents.
84. Provide marketing data to clients.
85. Provide marketing data to buyers coming through our Active Rain referral network.
86. Review Special Features, Appreciation Percentages, etc.
87. Review and/or submit information at various Internet real estate sites.
88. Review and/ or make Price changes or other changes.
89. Review and/or Submit Virtual Tours.
90. Review loan information.
91. Discuss feedback after showings.
92. Review market studies.
93. Keep in regular contact with updates and attentive listening for a Win-Win-Win.

F. North Carolina Mountain Real Estate - The Offer and Contract

94. Receive and review all Offer to Purchase and Contract documents submitted.
95. Evaluate properties and/or offer(s) for comparison purposes.
96. Counsel clients on offers. Explain merits and weakness of properties and/or offers.
97. For sellers- review buyer’s qualifications and discuss offer.
98. Deliver Sellers Disclosure form to client prior to offer being made if possible.
99. Confirm client is pre-qualified. Obtain pre-qualification letter. Negotiate all offers on client’s behalf, setting time limit for loan approval and closing date.

G. 100+

Prepare and convey all counteroffers, acceptance or amendments. Fax copies of contract and all addendums to closing attorney, lender, transaction coordinator, 1031 Qualified Intermediary, and other parties as required. When an Offer to Purchase Contract is accepted and signed make sure everyone involved has a signed copy. Record and promptly deposit earnest money in appropriate Trust Account. Disseminate “Under-Contract Showing Restrictions” as seller requests. Deliver copies of signed Repair Agreement to seller. Fax/deliver copies of documents to all parties as needed/requested. Fax copies of documents as needed.

Provide copies of signed Offer to Purchase contract for office file. Advise clients of handling any additional offers to purchase that may be submitted between contract and closing. Observe and/or Change status in MLS to “Backups Requested” “Sale Pending” and “Closed.”. Offer three (3) referrals for attorneys, home inspectors, appraisers, etc. If seller-financed, provide information. Assist investor-clients with referrals for obtaining financing. Coordinate with lender. Deliver property information to buyer and/or seller.

H. Tracking the Loan Process

Confirm Verifications of Deposits. Follow Loan Processing through to the underwriter. Contact lender weekly to ensure process is on track. Relay final approval of buyer’s loan application to seller.

I. Home Inspection

Coordinate buyer's professional home inspection. Review home inspector’s report. Explain client’s responsibilities with respect to loan limits and interpret clauses in the contract. Ensure seller’s compliance with Home Inspection Clause requirements. Recommend or assist seller with identifying and negotiating with trustworthy contractors to perform any required repairs.

J. The Appraisal

Schedule appraisal. Provide comparable sales used in market pricing to appraiser. Follow-Up on appraisal. Assist in reviewing appraisal report with clients.

K. North Carolina Mountain Real Estate - Closing Preparations and Duties

Make sure that each page of the Contract Is Signed By All Parties and notarized if required. Coordinate closing process with all parties. Update closing forms & files. Ensure all parties have all forms and information needed to close the sale. Coordinate closing. Confirm closing date and time. Assist in solving any title problems (boundary disputes, easements, etc) or in obtaining Death Certificates. Work with clients in scheduling and conducting Final Walk-Thru prior to closing. Research all tax, HOA, utility and other applicable pro-rations. Request final closing figures from closing attorney.

Receive & carefully review closing figures to ensure accuracy of preparation. Forward verified closing figures to client if received before closing. Request copy of closing documents. Confirm buyer has received title insurance commitment. Provide “Home Owners Warranty” for availability at closing, if applicable.

Review all closing documents. Forward closing documents to absentee client, if applicable. Review documents with closing agent (attorney). Provide earnest money deposit check from escrow account to closing agent. Coordinate this closing with next/relocation transaction and resolve problems. Have a “no surprises” happy closing event.

For sellers--Change MLS listing status to Sold. Enter sale dates and price, seller broker and agents ID numbers, etc. Answer questions about filing claims with Homes Owner Warranty Company. Respond to any follow-up calls and provide additional information.