It is our experience which tells us sellers don't really understand what is involved in the process of selling a home once the property is listed with a real estate agent. The following should explain some of the process.
Once the listing agreement is signed by the seller, a lot of work begins which takes time. The "for sale" sign is ordered up which takes approximately 48 hours once the order is placed to the third party sign installer. Since buyers like to see photos, it normally takes our team 50+ photos to accurately show all the aspects of the property (depending on the size of the property). These photos are then put into a slide show or virtual tour. The room measurements must also be taken and submitted to the MLS and websites. Taking the photos, taking measurements, and entering this information in to all of our websites and MLS usually takes 4 or 5 days.
Copies of the house key are made. Two copies remain in the office and one is put in the lock box on the property. The lock box is normally one of the last tasks to be completed. Once we have all of the pictures and measurements, the flyers are designed and printed. Once the flyers are designed and printed, the flyers are either mailed or delivered to the seller. If the flyers are delivered, they will be taken to the property when the lock box is installed If the property is being advertised in magazines, it may take two or more weeks to get the property into publication.
One week after the listing agreement is signed by the seller, the listing should be 100% in full swing. One week after the listing is signed the following has been completed.
- The property should be on the web with full description and visual tour
- The property should be in the MLS with 10 photos and visual tour
- The lock box should be on the front door
- The for sale sign should be in the front yard
- Full Color flyers should be in the brochure box in the front yard
- IVR message recorded for 24hr real estate hot line
- The Listing should already be e-blasted to 5,000+ buyers via email
- Property info should be listed on over 20 major real estate sites
Our team immediately begins receiving inquiries from buyers interested in our new listing, after only one week. Most of these leads are from the internet. The internet enables us to drop your property under noses of thousands of potential buyers around the world. If you have questions about our marketing or services, just ask. www.LakelandHomeSales.com