Services for Sellers
TURNQUIST PARTNERS REALTORS, INC. has established itself as a viable force in the Austin real estate market. With 4 offices serving Austin, North to Georgetown, West to Marble Falls, South to San Marcos East to Bastrop/Taylor and an office specializing in Texas farms and ranches, our depth of experience and knowledge of the market, gives our clients access to one of Austin’s finest Real Estate Brokerage companies.
We have an active Relocation Department giving us access to professionals and families transferring into the area. These buyers add a valuable source to our company client base.
Our marketing duties to our seller clients include:
- Represent the sellers interest first
- Maximize profit
- Advertise extensively in local press and specialty magazines
- Online listing and Virtual tour
- Utilize in-house marketing by presenting property at agent sales meetings and relying on the full cooperation and experience of all TURNQUIST PARTNERS REALTORS, INC. agents
- Arranging for property to be on area property tour
- Holding open house for public viewing, when appropriate.
- Holding open house for other local Realtor® agents, when appropriate.
- Listing and keeping current all property information in Austin area MLS and Realtor.com
When we reach an agreement to list your property. The process would be as follows:
- We preview the property
- Agree on the best way to continue our ongoing dialogue in a way that fits your lifestyle, i.e. via email, telephone, etc.
- Run comparable figures for active and sold properties in the area (Similar properties) to determine a price range in which we can successfully sell your home (Comparative market analysis)
- Make suggestions as to things you can do the make the property show better
- Review all documents, including contracts, disclosures, disclaimers and inspection reports. In some instances, I may refer you to a real estate attorney for further clarification.
- Provide you with relocation and mortgage assistance if appropriate through our affiliated lender and our referral network.
- Offer reliable advice and useful information to help you make informed decisions along the way.
- Handle the details that lead your transaction to a smooth, successful close.
- Explain how the commission is paid and distributed.
- Arrange for the other TURNQUIST PARTNERS REALTORS, INC. agents to preview the property. This will allow us to get some feedback from the other agents on the property condition and price (compared to other properties they may have recently sold, listed or previewed)
Some additional duties of your listing broker include:
- Representing your best interests to any and all parties
- Pre qualifying any prospective buyers who may have an interest in purchasing your home
- To make sure that all of our sales/marketing activity meets the Texas Real-estate Commission rules and regulations.
There may be a few additional things we would suggest you do before we put the house on the market. Depending on the condition of the house we may suggest painting, maintenance work that may need to be done, landscaping suggestions to increase curb side appeal Etc.
Why have these things done?
First impressions count. Before inviting buyers into your property, you'll want to be sure you've done everything to make it as attractive as possible.
Advise you as to how to present your property. This may include recommendations for cosmetic changes such as painting, clearing the yard, and arranging the best way to "stage" your property for a visit from potential buyers.
Advise you as to whether to obtain a professional inspection prior to placing your property on the market. An inspection generally presents a clear picture of the physical condition of the property and allows us to anticipate issues that may arise during the transaction. (This is not intended to preclude buyers from obtaining their own inspection.)
Advise you as to whether to purchase a one-year property protection warranty for the buyer of your property.
Advertising venues:
Austin American Statesman, Austin Chronicle, Lake Travis View, Round Rock Leader, Williamson Sun times, Westlake Picayune, Tribezia, Texas Home & Living, Wall St Journal, Who’s Who in Luxury Real estate, Great properties, Pinnacle Magazine, DuPont registry, Unique properties,
We tailor each individual listing to the best appropriate venue for that property. It is sometimes a combination of several of the above venues and sometimes it may be only 1 or 2 venues that suit a particular property.
Internet based venues:
Online Marketing
The Most Powerful Home Buying Channel
The Internet has changed the way consumers seek information.
Homebuyers searching the Internet for their next home have become as common as travelers ordering airline tickets online. According to a National Association of Realtors study, the percentage of homebuyers searching the Internet for homes has exploded from 2% in 1995 to 80+% in 2006.
Potential buyers find that real estate websites have more listings with more detailed information and photographs than print media. Internet databases are searchable by specific parameters so they cater to the homebuyer's unique needs.
Our Online Reach is Unmatched in the Central Texas area.
It's a fact—most home buyers begin their home search on the Web. That’s why Turnquist Partner Realtors, Inc. is dedicated to presenting your home where buyers look most often.
By listing with Turnquist Partner Realtors, Inc., your home will appear on hundreds of regional and major websites. It will also have an enhanced listing with multiple photos and custom text on Realtor.com, the first choice of the majority of buyers when looking for home and property information.
Our extensive on-line marketing campaign places your home on sites viewed by millions of local and international buyers. Turnquist Partner Realtors, Inc. knows that's the kind of exposure your property deserves.
