SELL YOUR HOME FOR THE BEST COMPARABLE PRICE 

DAVID CARR  

YOUR STRATEGIC CONSULTANT SINCE 1996

To have your property professionally represented and sold by a knowledgeable professional, all you have to do is contact David Carr;

 I am the only person you need to call. Since 1996 I have managed over $30,500,000 in closed transactions, creating a broad level of experience  and resources that will benefit you.

If you live in New Haven County, you need a full time professional to personally market your home. Don't be fooled by a part time agent or friend of the family who offers to list your house for more money, then does not generate any buyer activity. These agents will soon be asking you for a price reduction as the market changes.

Take a moment to review the Coldwell Banker Full Service Marketing Plan.  I will do what I promise to earn your trust, respect and future business.  

By  working with David Carr and the Coldwell Banker Full Service Marketing instead of a discount broker or part time agent you are assured of consistent attention to the details of your transaction. This difference, coupled with my sixteen years of negotiation skills and transaction management experience will make a difference when you decide on a sales price. 

1) I will discuss my professional position as a Coldwell Banker REALTOR and what it means to have me represent your best interests. I consistently deliver the fiduciary duties of a licensed agent including accounting, care, competence, confidentiality, diligence, disclosure, fairness, good faith, honesty, loyalty and obedience to lawful instruction.

2) I will use our Exclusive Lead Router Messaging Service to receive text inquiries about your home on my cell phone so I can respond to interested persons as quickly as possible.

3) We will talk about competitive, comparative pricing strategy in today's market that will sell your home to the best buyer in the shortest time. I will give you honest market prices so you can decide to sell now instead of reduce your price months down the road.   I will negotiate the sales price by accessing a menu of reliable information to support your price to the buyer. I will help you interpret the validity of information the buyer presents to undermine you sales price. In my opinion, Public Blogging and Online Valuation services do not always serve the best interests of my property selling clients.   

Nothing is worse than seeing your home sell for less 6 months later than it could have.

4) We will discuss financing options for the buyer of your property and review issues in your property that may affect your buyers ability to obtain a mortgage

5) I will create an estimate of your net proceeds at closing

6) I will offer a Property Enhancement Plan to polish your home's curb appeal, marketability and value. I believe that when a prospective buyer walks through you home they should have a seamless experience of agreement with their expectations and dreams. They will look at the layout, design, room sizes with a preconceived set of expectations. How your home matches the internal visualization of the buyers will cause them to move ahead or move away. You can perform a few choice improvements with little more than time to make a big difference. You may consider: 

1.  fresh, bright paint to make the interior look fresh and bright, 
2.  new or polished plug and switch plates, 
3.  Stainless steel covers for appliances, or stainless steel paint skillfully applied, 
4.  bushes trimmed from blocking windows to allow more light, 
5.  fresh, colorful  seasonal plantings, 
6.  a thoughtfully placed water fall or pond, 
7. 100 watt light bulbs 
8. essential aromatherapy oil on light bulbs that will be turned on in reply to a sign instructing prospective buyer to "turn on light for best viewing", a freshly painted front door (red or black is most attractive and a traditional indicator of sanctuary),
9. More open space created by the pre packing o personal items, you are moving, so start packing! 
10. Less pictures and small items on walls make the space seem larger.

7) I go to all of my client's home inspections. Over the years I have developed a broad perspective and understanding of the material issues that affect value in real property.  I will review and advise you on all home inspection issues after the buyer completes their inspection and requests you make repairs or offer concessions. 

8) I will only show your home to pre qualified buyers and personally make all appointments with you. Other agents employ office assistants (who may not be knowledgeable about your property) make appointments on the agent's behalf. I make all appointments because it increases our day to day communication. 

9) Your property will be posted on the Connecticut Multiple Listing Service and/or the Fairfield MLS  

10) Your property will be available on up to SEVENTEEN of the most popular real estate search engines: 

12) A Coldwell Banker yard sign will generate local inquiries when allowed

13) I may hold a brokers open with a local mortgage company and local REALTORS to generate interest for unique, Previews quality properties.

14) I will help you complete all the required property disclosure issues

15) I offer a One Year Buyer's  Home Warranty to provide peace of mind to you and the Buyer 30 days after closing, or extended warranty options as well, paid for by the seller at closing. The home warrant covers your property during the listing period as well, protecting you from unexpected expenses from mechanical failures

16) I will keep you informed on a consistent basis with email updates about your local market competition

17) I will always act in your best interest, honestly and honorably

18) I will propose solutions for unexpected problems if they occur

19) I will review all offers with you and negotiate on your behalf. My negotiation skills and sales management procedures are some of the most valuable components of your successful  transaction.

20) I will work with your attorney, or refer you to one, and successfully close the transaction

22) I can help you find a new home and relocate to your new destination

This is my unconditional assurance of a smooth, professional experience. You have other things to think about besides selling your home. David Carr is a person you can trust to take your best interests to heart, and help you realize your plans to move to your new home.

Are you a FSBO (For Sale By Owner)?  Do you think that you will save money by doing it yourself?

FSBO may not pay a Listing Broker a full fee but you may pay other costs later in the transaction, or discover lost proceeds after closing due to lack of marketing exposure and poor negotiation. 

FSBO often have no idea who is walking around in the home they sleep in every night. Working with me adds additional security and safety as I will prescreen every person I bring to your property. There is no reason to work with unqualified buyers in a world where Buyer Pre approval is free and easy to accomplish. Do you really want to answer a phone call from some one you do not know, then have them walk through your house and ask questions. Do you know what not do say? Please, make sure you know who your prospective buyers are.

FSBO may pay a buyer broker fee of 2-3% if the prospective buyer already has a buyer agent, 

FSBO may pay a MLS only listing fee up to $700

FSBO may pay other advertising fees on other websites to increase exposure

FSBO may  buy  local print advertising and printed handout information sheets

FSBO may  buy a real estate sign

FSBO may pay a photographer or home staging professional

FSBO may  buy the services of an answering service

FSBO may be unable to schedule appointments due to other commitments (work-family-travel-proximity)

FSBO exist in a specific market niche they may not even be aware of!

Soon saving money at the expense of employing a David Carr as your Professional Marketing Associate does not seem like such a good deal as these expenses quickly add up.

You may pay a professional service manage your home sale, but what if you sell you property for more with David Carr than you could have obtained by yourself, because you did not understand certain aspects of the transaction or market value action?  

What if you were always overpriced and did not have the perspective of experience to recognize that?

Nothing is worse than seeing your home sell for less 6 months later than it could have.

We find at least 70% of  FSBO list with a REALTOR after they get frustrated. Why waste market time? Why let anybody in your home who calls? 

Why miss the largest number of buyers available by alienating Real Estate Professionals. Some Buyers will not go into contract without their trusted advisor, the Licensed Buyer Agent.

FSBOs  often pay the buyer broker fee requested by the buyer (which is half of the total fee the FSBO  thinks they are saving), as well as internet marketing costs, print advertising costs and other expenses.