Before we execute a Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place or Gig Harbor, Washington listing agreement ....

• Prepare pricing recommendations by analyzing recently sold properties in the Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, or Gig Harbor areas, homes that did not sell and pending contracts and reviewing current competition in the Pierce County Washington area market
• Prepare a report of current market conditions in the Tacoma Washington area that will affect the sale of your property - Click here to view Market Overview
• Research tax information in Tacoma WA area for your property
• Obtain special assessment information, loan information, utility costs, etc for Tacoma, Washington and surrounding areas
• Recommend possible improvements to yield the highest price for the Washington areas
• Provide you with instructions for showing appointments for Tacoma areas
• Assist you in the presentation of your home to yield the highest price for the Pierce County, Washington area
• Prepare and explain an estimate of closing/settlement costs and net proceeds for the Tacoma Washington areas
• Prepare a market update to review Washington market conditions and prevailing interest rates
• Discuss possible inclusions/exclusions and personal property
• Assist you with information about your destination city (if you are moving from the Washington area)
• Provide information regarding home inspection and appraisal procedures

First Phase

• Arrange for photographs
• Install a sign in your yard to attract "Drive-By" prospects from the Tacoma Washington areas
• verify all Tacoma, Washington area property information
• Enter property information into Pierce County Washington Multiple Listing Service database in the local Tacoma, Gig Harbor, University Place and Fircrest areas, which will expose your property to all licensed realtors in the Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, and Gig Harbor areas
• Install a lock box to facilitate showings by all agents in the Pierce County Washington areas
• Contact current prospects to offer a private showing for Tacoma WA home for sale


• Search for additional prospects using the Pierce County Washington Multiple Listing Service data base for the Tacoma WA areas
• Cross sell your property at our sales meeting
• Arrange for an office tour of your Tacoma Washington Real Estate For sale
• Prepare special feature sheet
• Counsel you on preparing your home for sale to all agent, brokers and prospects in the Tacoma Washington and surrounding areas

Second Phase

• Prepare classified ads that will appear in the Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, Gig Harbor areas
• Call local real estate offices in the Pierce County Washington areas to give them advance information
• Set up information/brochure box for Tacoma, Washington and surrounding Washington areas
• Advertise in secondary publications, that will appear in the Washington area, when necessary (this or like properties)
• Prepare a feature sheet with a list of all benefits/features of your property
• Review your Tacoma Washington property to check condition

Third Phase

• Conduct direct mail program, in the Pierce County Washington area, to zone market
• Conduct direct mail program, in the Tacoma Washington area, to move-up market
• Provide information about your Tacoma, Washington purchase agreement and negotiations
• Hold your house open, if appropriate
• Provide you with opportunities to evaluate my service through performing surveys, you can also click here to view my testimonials

Fourth Phase

• Direct mail program to top broker list in the Pierce County, Washington area
• Direct mail program to personal sphere of influence in the Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, and Gig Harbor areas
• Provide a monthly update regarding changes in current Washington market conditions in the Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, and Gig Harbor areas

Fifth Phase

• Hold pricing strategy conference about your Tacoma Washington home for sale.

At the time a offer to purchase agreement is received ....

• Prepare an estimate of seller expenses, closing costs and net proceeds for Tacoma Washington
• Discuss qualifications of the prospective buyer

....Current situation and buyer profile
....Motivation
....Ability to purchase in Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, and Gig Harbor areas

• Review your Tacoma, Washington purchase agreement for completeness and accuracy
• Represent you during the presentation of all contracts and negotiate on your behalf to obtain the best possible price and terms for your home in Tacoma, Washington
• Explain all details and contingencies
• Deliver all counter-proposals promptly
• Preview any contingency properties
• Maintain rapport and communicate with the other Pierce County, Washington agents involved in the transaction

While your transaction is pending ....

• Deposit earnest money as required by Tacoma, Washington law
• Order Tacoma, Washington title insurance, deed, affidavit and survey through Tacoma area settlement company
• When appropriate, meet with Pierce County Washington appraiser at property and present market data
• Coordinate Tacoma, Washington water, well, septic, radon, etc. inspections when necessary
• Review the Tacoma, Washington inspection reports with you
• Follow up with borrower's lender
• Post sale as "Pending" on the Pierce County Washington Multiple Listing Service records, put up "Sold" at your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate sign when all contingencies are met
• Assist cooperating real estate agent with any problems relative to Tacoma Washington sale


• Schedule your Tacoma, Washington closing


• Locate a new home, if desired - Click here to view Pierce County Washington Homes for Sale

At the time of closing or settlement ....

• Discuss your Tacoma Washington real estate proceeds and closing statement with you
• Attend your Tacoma Washington closing and answer your questions
• Coordinate possession of your Tacoma, Washington property


• Maintain a file of all your Tacoma Washington real estate closing papers


• Arrange for transportation to your Tacoma Washington Real Estate closing if desired
• Explain your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate pay-off


• Arrange for your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate payment of expenses from closing proceeds


• Coordinate all your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate final inspection documents


• Coordinate all transfer of all your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate utilities and keys
• Pick up your Tacoma, Washington Real Estate yard sign and key lock box