amelia bullock listing presentation

Welcome to Amelia Bullock Realtors

As Austin's Premier reAltors, we have been helping our city grow and

thrive for over 40 years. Our expertise in selling homes and meeting our

buyers' needs is backed by our investment in state-of-the-art technology.

We provide an extensive support system for our Realtors, which gives

them the ability to focus and respond to their clients' needs. We realize

you appreciate the fact that you are selling or buying one home - your

home. Let Amelia Bullock Realtors bring home results for you!

www.ameliabullock.com

Spicewood/Northwest8008 Spicewood LaneAustin, Texas 78759

512-345-2100

Westlake/Central950 Westbank Drive, Suite 100

Austin, Texas 78746512-327-4800

Relocation Service [email protected]

Barbara Wallace Amelia Bullock



www.austinhomesearch.com

www.realtor.com

www.homedebut.com

www.luxuryportfolio.com

www.leadingre.com

www.cyberhomes.com

www.trulia.com

www.homescape.com

www.frontdoor.com

www.homes.com

www.relohomesearch.com

www.zillow.com

Our Listings Appear All Over the Web!

Web Presence - When you list your home with Amelia Bullock Realtors, your home will be advertised on our exclusive website, updated daily. You will receive global and local web exposure of your home through our links to www.austinhomesearch.com, www.realtor.com, and www.luxuryportfolio.com (for selected properties).Your home's listing will also appear on over 600 Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® National and Global Home Search websites at www.leadingre.com.


The number of consumers on the Internet is increasing at a pace faster than predicted 5 years ago. The Internet is used for everything from banking to shopping, and has dramatically changed the way buyers research their next home purchase. According to recent statistics, well over 80% of home buyers start their search for a new home on the Internet.

At Amelia Bullock Realtors, we realize the importance of internet marketing for our clients.

ProPerty search - We offer the latest in property searching technology. Our map search allows buyers to pinpoint their search by specific neighborhoods and streets. The Explore the Neighborhood™ feature allows buyers to discover points of interest - banks, restaurants, grocery stores and more - that surround your listing.

nieghborhood information - We feature detailed profiles of Austin neighborhoods including video, photos, news, housing market

data, school ratings, open homes, and area listings.

Virtual tours - Our virtual tours use large panoramic photos to help potential buyers visualize living in your home. Using unique technology, our panoramics are high in quality and load lightning fast.


Internet Marketing Services = More Exposure =

More Buyers =Higher Sales Price

Quicker Selling Time


Over the past 40 years, we have listed and sold 15,000 homes in Austin. What we specialize in is knowing how to price them, how to market them and how to make each one stand out as special. Here's a list of the ten things we do that will get your home sold.

the amelia bullock brand

Around these parts our brand means something. Amelia Bullock Realtors is locally owned and has been serving the Greater Austin Area for over 40 years. An Amelia Bullock listing means the process from beginning to end will be professional and

meet your every expectation.

reach

Amelia Bullock Realtors has a marketing and distribution agreement with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, one of the largest Internet distribution networks in real estate. As a result more buyers and more agents, in more places, throughout the country and the world, will see your home.

exPosure

Each and every Amelia Bullock listing has its own dedicated website that includes a dedicated URL with your property address. Each features crisp, quality photographs, including technology that e-mails your listing directly to buyers, looking for homes just like yours.

staging

Presentation is everything. It highlights the strengths of your home and allows your home to appeal to potential buyers. When needed, we will bring in our staging experts and reveal its greatest assets.

negotiators

We have a reputation for being top negotiators. This doesn’t mean we argue better than everyone else. Or like to pick fights. It means we know what battles to pick and we know how to emerge the victor. We succeed because at the end of the day, we are reasonable and fair.

The Amelia Bullock Difference


massiVe syndication

In the old days putting your home in the local newspaper was a big deal. Today that hardly matters. Through our affiliations and marketing partnerships your home will be listed on the best trafficked websites on the Internet including Google Base, Trulia, Realtor.com, FrontDoor (HGTV), Zillow, enormo, Homes.com and many more.

managerial and staff suPPort

Our corporate headquarters is comprised of quality executives and individuals who understand economics, finance, market metrics, trends providing long term forecasting and vision that serve the benefits of our agents as well as our clients. We have full-time non-selling management at each office location.

education and training

There are few occupations that sit at the crossroads of change like real estate. Beyond the obvious and ongoing social changes that occur over time, we are affected by modifications in housing laws, technologies, advertising platforms, shifts in consumer spending patterns, market trends, social media and much more. As a result, continued education and training on everything is what keeps us young and nimble and able to meet all your needs.

luxury serVices

All homes valued at $750,000 and above receive our Special Presentation Service program which includes a personal concierge who oversees all showing appointments, prepares your home for every showing and is present at every showing to insure that your home is shown properly and safely. Amelia Bullock is the only firm in Austin that offers this personalized service. Furthermore, given our unique affiliation with Luxury Portfolio, your properties are syndicated throughout their global network, across their website at luxuryportfolio.com as well as being featured on WSJ.com.

our Website

While most brokerages rely on templates and homegrown Websites to feature their brand and merchandise their listings, we built our site using the nations top designer and development company. Our goal was to provide users with the best experience possible and your home with a showcase environment to be seen, be witnessed and sold.


a Virtual tour Promotes your ProPerty

Instead of just looking at photos, step inside them with our powerful Virtual Tour marketing tool. A Virtual Tour is designed to reach potential buyers and promote your property in a powerful new way. Listings with virtual tours get clicked more than listings without a virtual tour. More clicks mean more potential buyers for your home.

Pictures

Our virtual tours use large panoramic photos to help potential buyers visualize themselves living in your home. Using unique technology, our panoramics are high in quality and load lightning fast. Plus, still photos can be used to showcase those unique rooms and features that can't be captured with a panoramic photo.

information

Give buyers what they want - information! Listing data such as number of bedrooms, baths, living areas, etc... are just a few of the many features that can be included in your virtual tour presentation.

details

Your agent can also enter text to go with each photo. Like an in-person showing, you can describe the finer points of the amenities such as granite counters, oak cabinets, tile floors or a magnificent view.

internet exPosure

With our virtual tours, your tour will be automatically linked to many websites including:

• www.ameliabullock.com

• www.austinhomesearch.com

• www.realtor.com

• www.homedebut.com

• www.leadingre.com

• www.luxuryportfolio.com

Virtual Tours


At Amelia Bullock Realtors, we don’t just show homes, we “present” them. Offered exclusively for executive homes, this unique service will enhance your home’s all-important first impression.

After arranging the showing with owner and agent, our Special Presentation Service (SPS) representative arrives at the home 15-20 minutes prior to client appointment. Our representative enhances the home presentation by attending to lights and draperies adjustments, securing pets, and greeting the clients. This pre-showing preparation highlights the home and its strongest features.

It is very important to have someone who knows the home to be able to present the property to other agents and their clients. Our SPS representative points out special features in the home such as a hidden closet, wine cellar, and other features unique to the property. She also notes any questions and observations made by the customer. When the agent and clients leave, our SPS

representative returns the home to its pre-showing state and secures the home.

This Special Presentation Service has been offered exclusively at Amelia Bullock Realtors for over fifteen years. Our list of satisfied customers is growing everyday. To find out more about this unique service, please call Ruth Curran at 512.345.2100.

Special Presentation Service

Ruth Curran


Showing the House

you neVer get a second chance to make a first imPression

The "curb appeal" that your home offers prospective buyers is extremely important. Begin with your lawn, fertilize if necessary, and keep it neat and trim.

your front door is a Welcoming sign to ProsPectiVe buyers

Make sure it is clean and paint it, if necessary. A seasonal decoration, such as a wreath, adds an inviting touch.

Wear and tear make buyers uneasy Minor imperfections that we often overlook in our own homes tend to turn prospective buyers off because they overestimate the cost of repairs. Faded and scraped walls, as well as any scratched woodwork, should be restored to good condition. A little paint and furniture polish can go a long way in increasing the appeal of your home.

the brighter the better Clean windows and open draperies highlight your walls and ceiling. By letting in natural light, you are letting buyers see how bright and cheery your home can be.

aVoid clutter Buyers have a hard time looking past clutter. By removing items that you seldom use, you let people see the space your home has to offer. Items such as newspapers and toys should be put away, and stairways should be clean and free of clutter as well.

a clean kitchen is a must Many buyers judge housekeeping based on the condition of the oven and stove. Make sure both look as shiny as possible. Clean the interior of your dishwasher, removing stains, especially on the door. Clean out your kitchen


sParkling bathrooms Will helP sell your home All tile grouting, and vinyl coverings should be clean and free of soap scum. Fixtures should be free of watermarks and polished. If there is a window in your bathroom, open it to allow a fresh breeze to flow through.

making rePairs noW can mean a higher Price later

Since buyers tend to overestimate the cost of most repairs, it is generally in your best interest to make necessary repairs yourself rather than leave it to them. If closet doors or screen doors are off track, or if doorknobs are loose, fix them. Dripping faucets and cracked molding also suggest neglect to prospective buyers. By fixing them now you should be able to get top dollar for your house.

leaVe your home When it's being shoWn Having people in the house while it is being shown can be very distracting for buyers. Most people like dogs, but they distract attention. So try to keep your pet out of the way during showings.

let your agent do the talking If a prospective buyer asks you questions or starts a conversation about your home, be polite but try to avoid entering an in-depth discussion with them. Your agent is trained to increase the buyers' interest in your property and easily overcome objections they might have.

night shoWings In order to best highlight your property, remember to turn on porch lights and any other outside lights for night showings. Inside, try to have the house well lit throughout when the hour of appointment nears.

sell the house first

Do not attempt to sell the prospective buyer furniture, rugs or drapes in the house, as this practice will detract from the interest in your home. If the prospective buyer desires any personal property, discuss these issues with your agent at a later date.


We Are Proud ofthe Company We Keep

For Over 40 Years, Amelia Bullock Realtors has provided relocation assistance on a wide spectrum - from the individual transferring employee to moving an entire division or company. We enjoy a working relationship with human resources departments, personnel and placement services and corporate recruiters of companies that have successfully moved employees to and from the Greater Austin area

Amelia Bullock Realtors full time Relocation Department provides support to our associates when assisting customers who are visiting our area or who have recently relocated here as well as to large and small companies who are recruiting employees from out of town.

Our relocation services include:

Area Tours

Relocation Packets/Community Information

International Services

Rental Assistance/Interim Housing

Mortgage Services

Group Move Assistance

Home Marketing Assistance

Corporate Owned Property Management

Relocation Services

1-800-531-5029

[email protected]

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The bright yellow Amelia Bullock Realtors yard sign has been a recognizable mark of distinction in real estate since 1969. Our colorful residential yard sign is designed to increase traffic, communicate important information and make a strong curbside impression.

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