peter o'brien listing book
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Peter O'Brien Listing Book PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Sellers Agenda
I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet you and learn more about your goals. It is my job to educate you about the market and help you to establish a competitive position that will create a favorable response from today’s buyers.
Please know that my mission is to get you where you want to go on time! This booklet is for your review. I will pick it up when we meet. It has some disclosure forms that you can review and fill out along with information about me and our service. This prelisting presentation is designed to help you better understand me, my company and the process of marketing and selling your home. Reviewing this information, in advance, will help you to know what questions to ask and what needs to be clarified when I arrive.
Our appointment should be about 1 hour, during which time we should accomplish the following:
• Tour your home to discover the most marketable features• Review your needs, goals and any concerns you may have• Discuss current market conditions and how they may affect you• Discuss traditional marketing as well as my unique strategies to reach
today’s buyers• Answer any questions you have about hiring me to represent you in the sale of your home
If this time frame does not work for you, or if you have other thoughts on the agenda, please let me know so that I may customize this appointment to meet your needs...
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Thank you for the opportunity to price, market and sell your home. It is an honor to be able to assist your family. Over the next few weeks we will need to work together as a team to accomplish our goal of selling your home for the most money possible. You are hiring a motivated, energetic and intelligent negotiator. Someone who will treat you like family and make sure you get the best deal possible. My goal is to maximize the number of dollars you keep in your bank accounts while minimizing the stress of selling your home.
A little about me. •Currently live in Jacksonville with my wife Diane and our three boys. I have a
sales background and started in real estate in 2002.•Top Sales for the Coldwell Banker Vanguard Mandarin office in 2012, 2007-2004•Top Producer 11 consecutive years from 2002-2013•Ranked in the top 2% of Realtors® locally•Excellent negotiator•Certified Relocation Specialist•Member Cartus relocation program•Secretary of the Board for local Pop Warner Team, CFL Outlaws•Voting Board member of CAA Flag (there are 4 of us)•Head Coach, Jr. Pee Wee Football, Outlaws Gold 2008-2013•Assistant Coach Fruit Cove Middle School Football 2011-2012•Graduated from Tufts University 1992
The City of Jacksonville has a lot to offer. Weather it is the beaches, the St. Johns river, the Jaguars, the shopping, there is something for everyone here. You made a great choice in buying a home here in Jacksonville. Please, let me help you sell it.
Peter O’Brien
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Meet My Marketing TeamMy team of marketing specialists will help us achieve maximum exposure.
From flyers to buyers!
Eddy LitchfieldPreviews TeamVideo SpecialistGraphic Design
Amanda DiGregorioSocial Media Programs
Market MakerProperty Marketing
Brenda TaylorTeam Leader
Program Designs
Lisa AckermanCustomer Care Programs
Seasonal ProductsPostcard Campaigns
Cathy AgorisCBV Social Media
Market MakerProperty Marketing
Dave Tercha, Gabby Nicholson, & Ryann AlwoodProperty Photography
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Call Center Is OPEN 7 days a week.
All agent showing requests as well as customer contacts are managed through the CBV call center. Valuable information about your home is quickly routed directly to your agent.
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My Commitment To You• Iwillholdyourinterestparamountatalltimesandpledgehonestyandtruthfulness
in all dealings.
• Theserviceyoureceivefrommewillbecaring,compassionateandtimely.Iwilllisten to your needs and concerns and will treat them as if they were my own.
• Iwillprovideadviceandcounselregardingyoursale,includinginformationandinput about price and suggestions to enhance salability.
• Iwillbepositiveandenthusiasticaboutyourpropertyandpromoteitvigorouslythroughout our personal networking sources as well as within all other marketing avenues.
• Iwillkeepyouinformedonaweeklybasisandwillprovideyouwithupdatesofcurrent market activities that affect your property, reports on other agent showings, and the status of our marketing efforts.
• Iwill answeryourphonecalls the sameday, assist infindinganswers toyourquestions, and find solutions for you.
• Iwilladviseyouandthennegotiateonyourbehalfwithpotentialbuyerstosecurethe best price.
• Iwill follow through fromnowuntil closing---andbeyond; Iwillbewithyouevery step of the way in this process. If there is an issue with any aspect of the transaction before or after the closing, I will do all in my power to assist you in finding a solution.
• Youhavemypromisethatyourrealestateexperiencewithmewillbeasseamlessas possible. I will follow up and do all I say I will do, that is why I put it in writing!
As you know, many Real Estate agents are unwilling to offer this level of service. I choose to perform this way because I truly believe that when someone receives this type of personal service they feel compelled to refer the people they care about to such a professional.
I am that professional, and I want to be your REALTOR–for life.
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The Road To Getting Your Home On The MarketStep 1: Home Staging
First Impressions are everything and you only get one chance to make a good one! Have you noticed that brand new homes seem to sell no matter the market? That’s because builders create beautiful model homes with strong visual and emotional appeal. Buyers are drawn to these fresh, well-decorated and well-maintained homes. The goal is to present your home at its very best in order to sell quickly and for the highest price. (See the Guide to Home Staging for more information)
Step 2: Schedule Photography
Remember, the first “showing” of your home will likely be on-line so photographs mean everything! The National Association of Realtors stated in a 2010 study that 84% of homebuyers said that photos and detailed property descriptions are the most important feature when searching for homes on-line. Everyday buyers make decisions about which homes to see and - which to skip – If you can’t get them in the house then you can’t sell the house… In this case, pictures are worth a lot more than a thousand words – (think dollars!)
Step 3: Confirm Homeowners Association Information
Step 4: Research Covenants & Restrictions
Step 5: Coordinate Showing Instructions
Step 6: Test Key on Door and Place Lockbox
Step 7: Place Sign in Yard
Step 8: Enter Listing into Multiple Listings System (MLS)
Confirm geo-tag for address mapping
Confirm all details and features (over 100 fields)
Create description that sells
Confirm tax records and attach to listing
Confirm directions to property
Upload documents – HOA Disclosure, Survey, Floorplan, Sellers Disclosure, Covenants & Restrictions, Special Features Sheet (if needed)
Step 9: Edit and Upload Professional Photos
Step 10: Syndicate Listing to Over 500 Websites
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Marketing: A thru ZStep 11: The Marketing Checklist
A. Send listing documents to corporate office
B. Send hard copy of listing documents to seller
C. Prepare 30 Day Letter to seller
D. Create and send new seller contact info to coordinator and add to agent database
E. Add to customer servicing call list
F. Set up listing on Coldwell Banker Vanguard site
G. Distribution of listings to many websites
H. Add YouTube video to partner sites
I. Enhance listing on Realtor.com
J. Set up listing on Trulia to be featured
K. Set up Seller to receive Trulia reports
L. Enhance listing on Zillow.com
M. Add listing to other personal website(s) (when available)
N. Create virtual tour
O. Create flyers for inside brochure & mailing
P. Create Neighborhood mailings
Q. Upload documents to MLS
R. Upload community pictures to MLS and partner sites
S. Prepare property marketing
T. Prepare additional printed or electronic marketing (when necessary)
U. Set up seller on Listingbook & send notification email
V. Send seller Listingbook Brochure & Letter
W. Customer Care Coordinator to make calls to active buyers agents in the area and price range
X. Create Announce My Listing
Y. “Y”…
Z. …It’s all about You!
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Leverage The PowerOf The BrandGlobal presence in 49 countries and 3,300 offices worldwide. Over 100 years of Real Estate experience.ColdwellBanker.com generates over 730,000 inquires per month!
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Real Trends Top 500 ReportColdwell Banker boasts the highest sales volume of any national real estate franchise.
176% higher than the nearest competitor!
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Your Homes First Showing Is OnlineMake It Count!*I give your home a voice with professional photography detailing every area of your property. From entry to exit, loft to lanai, bed to bath...it’s all there for the prospective buyer to enjoy.
88% of buyers begin their home search on-line.
91% of those buyers use a Realtor®
*Check out our guide for preparing your home for sale.
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The Best Marketingfor your home is the Internet.
Buyers are 900% more likely to find the home they purchase on the Internet than in a newspaper.
Buyers are 3,400% more likely to find the home they purchase on the Internet than in a homebook.
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Leaders In Mobile Coverage
Multi-screen approach to reach the new generation of buyers;
• The first national real estate brand to customize our site for smart phone screens such as the Blackberry and iPhone allowing search for home values.
• The first to have listings on GPS.
• Offers apps that uses GPS technology to search for recently sold homes, homes for sale in their area or users can initiate a search.
A listing distribution strategy:• Delivers listings to sites such as
Google, Yahoo, Real Estate and more.
• Is compatible on iPhone, iPad, Android & Blackberry
50% of all searches happen on a mobile device
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50% of all searches happen on a mobile device
51% – READ gEnERAL HOME InfORMATIOn
48% – gET DIRECTIOnS In ORDER TO vISIT A HOME
44% – COMPARE PRICES
35% – COMPARE fEATURES
35% – SEARCH A LISTIng COMPAnY’S InvEnTORY
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Internet DistributionWork with me and I will have your property placed on dozens of real estate search sites.
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Internet DistributionWork with me and I will have your property placed on dozens of real estate search sites.
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Internet MarketingInternet exposure is KEY these days to selling your home. I will exposes your home all over the world. We are everywhere you want to be when you are selling your home.
Top Rated Real Estate Websites
vanguardcb.com
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Your Home Becomes Part of the Premium Listing Program on
Ad SpaceDirect Contact
To Me
Trulia.com has more than 23 million visitors to their site every month. Of those 42% are pre-qualified for a mortgage – That means buyers!
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MORE ExPOSURE fOR YOUR PROPERTY
25+ JUMBO PHOTOS
LISTIng vIDEO TOURS
PROMOTE OPEn HOUSES
I Will Provide Showcase Superiority That Looks Like ThisYour home will be more visible to buyers.
I receive customer leads directly so I can personally respond to buyers.
There are addit ional enhancements I can add to your listing to show off the best features.
My contact information not
a competitors advertisement
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Approximately 9 million people zoom to Zillow each month! 7 million people visit Yahoo Real Estate, which is now fed by Zillow!Marketing for your home includes:•Multiplephotos •Pricing information•Creativehomedescription •Openhousedetails
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Worldwide Exposure For Your HomeColdwell Banker Vanguard houses over 400 property videos daily on its own channel
Additional helpful videos can be found at YouTube.com/cbvanguardrealty
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My Premier Marketing Provides:
If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. ©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Offi ce Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo and “We Never Stop Moving” are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Julington Creek Plantation community is cornered by the Saint Johns River and the Julington Creek in Northern Saint Johns County, FL.
Tree-lined streets give Julington Creek Plantation much of its peaceful and comforting atmosphere, which has attracted homebuyers from all over the United States (and Europe). The close proximity of I-295 and I-95 are major factors in bringing people to our community. The neighborhood has a warm and well-developed sense of community pride.
Residents say they like the community’s quiet and safe surroundings and convenient location, giving high marks to quality of housing and schools. Some of the major concerns are lack of parkland and recreational facilities.
Julington Creek Plantation is a young and vibrant community with abundant group sports and activities that encourage your children to stay active and healthy.
Cell: (904) [email protected]
Julington Creek
825 Cloudberry Branch Way
Cell: [email protected] your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. ©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Offi ce Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo and “We Never Stop Moving” are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
4BR | 3.5BA | Approx. 2,761 SFMLS# 635955
Offered at $322,000
825 Cloudberry Branch WayCome enjoy the openness of th is f loor plan. This lovely pool home has a pr ivate backyard and si ts on a cul-de-sac lot . Hardwood f loors throughout. The large, eat-in k i tchen boasts upgraded counter tops, breakfast bar, and plenty of cabinet space. Upstairs has a Jack n J i l l shared bath and a bonus room that has a bedroom and ful l bath off of i t . The spacious master sui te is downstairs and boasts a garden tub. Great schools and al l of the Jul ington Creek amenit ies avai lable. This home is ready for new owners.
Instant Buyer Response
Professional Local Marketing
Total Internet Exposure
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Connecting You To TheWorld Of BuyersColdwell Banker Vanguard Realty is affiliated with the market leader in Relocation Services, Cartus®. That means I have the ability to bring buyers from all over the globe right to your front door.
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty $110 million in relocation sales in 2013!
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Pricing Your HomeFactors that don’t affect the value of your property
History of an over-priced listing
• What You Paid
• What You Need
• What You Want
• What Your Neighbor Says
Ultimately selling price was lower than if the home would have been positioned properly in the beginning.
215K 225K 235K 245K 255K
Price Reductions
Competitive Range
Seller Chooses initial market position
• What Another Associate Says
• What It Would Cost To Rebuild Today
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Five Critical Elements Of A Sale
AskingPrice
Property Location
Property Condition
This is the number one factor in the sale of your home. Our sales and marketing program provide exposure to a large segment of potential buyers. The actual market value is then determined by what a buyer is willing to pay.
The second most important factor in the buyer’s mind is location. The proximity to area amenities and schools is typically a concern. In addition, street traffic, proximity to expressways and public transportation are considerations.
Buyers look at the structural and mechanical integrity as well as the upkeep and cosmetic appeal of a property. Neutral décor, including floor and wall covering, appliances and fixtures offer the broadest appeal to potential buyers.
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Market Condition
Contract Terms
Interest rates, competition from other properties, the economy and consumer confidence all influence the sale of your home. Each of these factors is beyond our control, so, we must respond to these conditions with the appropriate marketing and price considerations.
The terms of a sale can make or break the contract. House sale contingencies, closing dates, and exclusions of accessories or fixtures should always be handled clearly up front in order to avoid any confusion that could affect the sale.
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As Your Agent My Duties Are:•Report to you.•Listen to what the market tells us.•Expose your house to the entire market.•Overcome objections.
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As Your Agent Your Duties Are:•Be the employer.•Be comfortable with the initial price.•Set the initial price based on market
trends.•Control the condition of the property.•Control the properties availability to be
shown.
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Get Ready To Show...Before you show your home to any potential buyer be sure to go through your entire house with your agent to finish the staging process. Meanwhile, here are some quick tips to help you start. Follow these general tips and your home will look better than the completion. Staged Homes sell faster and /or for more money!
INSIDE• Clear all unnecessary objects from furniture throughout the house. Keep decorative
objects on the furniture restricted to groups of 1, 3 or 5 items. In general, a sparsely decorated home helps the buyer mentally “move in” with their own things.
• Rearrange or remove some of the furniture in your home, if necessary. Many times home owners have too much furniture in a room. When it comes to selling your home, thin out overcrowded rooms to make the rooms appear larger.
• Clear all unnecessary objects from the kitchen countertops. If it hasn’t been used for three months...put it away! Clear refrigerator of messages, magnets, pictures, etc.
• In the bathroom, remove any unnecessary items from the countertops, tub, shower stall and commode top. Keep only the most necessary cosmetics, brushes, perfumes, etc., in one small group on the counter. Coordinate towels in one or two colors only.
• Take down, reduce, or rearrange pictures and objects on walls. Patch and paint all walls, if necessary.
• Review the house interior, room by room, and1. Paint any room needing paint.2. Clean carpet and draperies that need it.3. Clean windows.
• If you need room to store extra possessions use the garage or rent a storage unit.• Leave on certain lights during the day (your agent will show you which ones). During
showings turn on ALL lights and lamps.
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Get Ready To Go...
OUTSIDE• Go around the perimeter of the house and move all garbage cans, discarded
wood scraps, extra building materials, etc., to the garage or, if applicable, take them to the dump.
• Check gutters and roof for dry rot and moss. Make sure they are swept and cleaned.
• Look at all plants. Plants are like children...they grow so fast. Prune bushes and trees. Keep plants from blocking windows: “You can’t sell a house if you can’t see it.”
• Remove any dead plants, weed all planting areas and put down fresh mulching material.
• Keep your lawn freshly cut, edged and fertilized during the growing season.• Clear patios or decks of all small items, such as little planters, flower pots,
charcoal, BBQ, toys, etc. • Check the condition of the paint on your home, especially the trim and the front
door. The first impression, or “curb appeal” is very important.
IN GENERAL Try to look at your house “through the buyer’s eyes,” as though you’ve never seen it before. This exercise will help you see what needs to be done. Any time and money invested on these items will usually bring you the return of more money and a quicker sale.
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Let’s Get Started!
So You Can Get Packing.
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My Service Speaks For ItselfPeter O’Brien worked tirelessly on the short sale of my home. He was over the
top from start to finish, and knew full well his profit line would not be very much on a sale for less than $100 K. He even did personal favors at the property for me because I was living out of town. The deal fell through several times, Peter never gave up, and he found a cash buyer when that became the only option. Peter should be commended- I am in the service industry, and he was the best.
Chris S.Peter was very patient on our extended quest to find a home.
Peter was consistently pleasant and very positive-minded while
showing us at least 50 houses (maybe 100). Peter is a credit to
your company and the Real Estate profession.
Andrew T.
Peter was phenomenal. Peter worked extremely hard to make sure we had everything we wanted in our new home. He went above and beyond his commission. If we decide to purchase any other property in the North Florida area I will only work with Peter O’Brien. We have already referred him to two associates looking to purchase in the near future.
Quantun R.
Peter O’Brien rocks and so does the relocation program. Peter is highly recommended for first time home buyers and all customers relocating. He was extremely helpful and all of my questions and concerns were quickly addressed. He is a true professional and great agent.
Relocation Customer, 2014
Peter was GREAT to work with! I would gladly choose him
again on another purchase and refer him to our friends!
Nicholas H.
Cell: (904) [email protected]
www.peterobrien.vanguardcb.com12276 San Jose Blvd., Suite 730
Jacksonville, Florida 32223
O�cial Real Estate Company Of The Jacksonville Jaguars
If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully. ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. A Realogy Company. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo and “I Never Stop Moving” are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.