During my initial visit, I'll ask you an incredible amount of questions. I will gather the information I need to successfully market your house, get all your contact information, and collect any documentation you may have on hand that will aid in marketing your home. I'll measure your house for accuracy, including the exterior dimensions and each room inside. You can help make this initial visit go smoothly by having all the necessary items on hand. Here's a checklist to help you.

I will take all this information back to my office and conduct a comparative market analysis, then present the analysis to you, along with creative ways to make your home as appealing as possible to the average buyer. To see some of the ways you can increase the appeal of your home, click here.

Together, we will decide on a price for your house, discuss financing alternatives, and home warranties. You'll sign a listing agreement, then the fun begins!

• If you plan to live in the house while it is on the market, I will ask if you have any special-needs regarding appointments from other agents to show your home.
• If you leave the house vacant while it is on the market, is very important to leave all utilities on, so that prospective buyers can try out all the systems. I make a point to periodically checked my vacant listings to make sure everything is in order.

Want to know what happens next? Go to Lisa's Plan of Action