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Why Use CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates REALTORS®

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.

1. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can help you determine your buying power -- that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders -- banks and mortgage companies -- offer limited choices.

2. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.

3. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

4. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can help you negotiate. There are myriad negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or equipment. The purchase agreement should provide a period of time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.

5. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports. You will also want to see a preliminary report on the title of the property. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.

6. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

7. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

8. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS when selling your home, can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.

9. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. Often, your REALTOR® can recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly enhance the salability of your property. Your REALTOR® markets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing -- a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.Customer Support Web Site

12. Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS can help close the sale of your home. Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is the best person to objectively help you resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or settlement).

What Is a CENTURY 21 REALTOR®?

A CENTURY 21 Real Estate Agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate® the world's largest professional association.

Century 21 Patty Snell & Associates are Certified - State Licensed Realtors® and are member's of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120 to today's 720,000 members. NAR is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They can join one of our many institutes, societies and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections.

A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® Real Estate Agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate® -- the world's largest professional association.

The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and Your CENTURY 21 REALTOR® subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Your CENTURY 21 REALTOR® are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Working for America's property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

What Your CENTURY 21 Patty Snell REALTORS Can Do for You

The CENTURY 21 REALTOR® you work with could be one of your most valuable resources. Unlike many real estate agents who are simply licensed by their state to do business, REALTORS® have taken additional steps to become members of the local board of REALTORS® and have agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. Plus...

• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® can help you determine how much home you can afford. Often a REALTOR® can suggest ways to accrue the down payment and explain alternative financing methods.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR®, in addition to knowing the local money market, also can tell you what personal and financial data to bring with you when you apply for a loan.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® is already familiar with current real estate values, taxes, utility costs, municipal services and facilities, and may be aware of local zoning changes that could affect your decision to buy.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® can usually research your housing needs in advance through a Multiple Listing Service--even if you are relocating from another city.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® can show you only those homes best suited to your needs--size, style, features, location, accessibility to schools, transportation, shopping and other personal preferences.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® often can suggest simple, imaginative changes that make a home more suitable for you and improve its utility and value.
• A CENTURY 21 REALTOR® is sensitive to the importance you place on this major commitment you are about to make. Look for a real estate professional to facilitate negotiation of a win-win agreement that will satisfy both you and the seller.

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There are 3 major components in selling a home

[1] Marketing the home to the right target market to expedite the sell via our Century 21 marketing strategies and advertising

[2] Staging the home to get the best price and [ROI] Return on Investment

[3] Pricing the home right to expedite sell while getting you the maximum dollar amount possible based on current market values.

What most sellers don't realize is that most real estate agencies play the "numbers" game They list as many homes as possible, at any price, in order to get more signs up and get more buyer calls. This types of real estate agency will put up a sign and advertise the home in real estate magazines or the newspaper and hope the multiple listing service sells the property. In today's competitive housing market, homes must be priced right and marketed to the correct groups of buyers in order to get them sold.

Unlike most real estate offices which award agents selling 1 million in real estate, every single one of our full time professionals are commited to excellence including giving the seller the best experience possible in a real estate transaction, and making sure our agents are among the best in the industry.

CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates Realtors Commitment to Excellence means

You won't feel left out in the cold. Our policy is for each CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates agent to regularly call you with updates on the sale of your property. CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates Realtors is the only Tuscaloosa, Northport, CENTURY 21 real estate office, with our staff, a full time Relocation Director who is in charge of getting feedback on showings on your home. She also copies all advertising on your property so that we maintain a file of marketing as well as send you copies of marketing pieces.

Your Agent handles all advertising

Unlike most real estate companies where your home is placed on a large list of homes and efforts to market your home are controlled by a broker, marketing representative or someone else who doesn't know your home. All CENTURY 21 Patty Snell & Associates agents select the marketing program for you themselves. If your home needs additional advertising, your agent has the control to provide you that advertising.

The 3 Components to Selling a Home

Staging Your Home to Sell! You'll never get a chance to make a good first impression. A gallon of paint can cost only $15, but can be worth as much as $1500 when applied correctly. There are thousands of homes for sale in the West Alabama area, and as nice as your home may be, it will be in competition with dozens or even hundreds of other homes. Buyers are looking for the best home for their money. We can help you to "stage" your home to show it's best. To schedule a confidential interview, please call us or simply call and ask for our free informational pamphlet.

Marketing Your Home the right way the first time!

OUR HiTech GLOBALInternet Program markets your property LOCAL, STATE, COUNTRY/USA and INTERNATIONAL!

A sign and an ad is not enough! Too many associates and agencies rely on the Multiple Listing System to sell their homes, and in this competitive market, that is simply not enough. Our Exclusive IMPACT marketing system includes advertising and target marketing. Our advertising program includes placing your home regularly in the Real Estate Weekly magazine, Show Case of Homes PLUS, on at least 11 Internet sites including the top sites: www.realtor.com , www.century21.com, and www.century21pattysnell.com as well as continual marketing and promotional programs. Our Target Marketing System is to identify the most likely place the buyers of your home will come from and directing marketing to them. We may send color postcards or brochures to relocation agencies, renters moving into your area, move-up sellers from neighborhoods where people are buying homes in your neighborhood, and our famous "Gold Post Sign" with low down payment programs. We have systems to target likely buyers and many other unique programs.

Pricing Your Home to Sell         

We don't pull any punches There are far too many agents in the Tuscaloosa-Northport-West Alabama who would be happy to tell you what you want to hear in order to get a sign in your lawn. Our goal is to tell you the truth about the marketplace, how homes are selling and what a realistic price will be.

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