Manhattan Kansas REALTOR®

At one time or another, you will probably be involved in selling your home, some land, or another piece of real estate. This process can lead to many questions and few crystal clear answers. This is typical because there are many variables in the real estate listing and sales process, and every transaction is different. Fortunately, REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS REAL ESTATE can be of help.

REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS REAL ESTATE has many years of success in the real estate industry. We pride ourselves on our exceptional sales results and extraordinary client satisfaction. Our company is unique because of our TEAM concept. This arrangement benefits our clients immensely because a knowledgeable WEIS TEAM MEMBER is always available to respond to your calls and questions. Our clients are our top priority. Our TEAM is a Team in the truest sense because all TEAM MEMBERS are involved in servicing all client accounts and compensation is shared by all TEAM MEMBERS on all closings. You will have a TEAM of REALTORS working for you; not just one!

REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS REAL ESTATE is committed to helping you sell your property in a timely fashion while attaining the best possible results in the sales transaction. Their careful attention to detail and extraordinary marketing efforts have made the REALY EXECUTIVES WEIS TEAM the MARKET LEADER in the Manhattan Area, # 1 in Sales for REALTY EXECUTIVES KANSAS, and #1 in Sales for REALTY EXECUTIVES FOUR-STATE MID-AMERICA REGION of Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, and Nebraska. The WEIS TEAM core values have propelled them to Local, State and Regional leader in quality customer service, first-hand industry education and more sold properties than the competition.

All REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS TEAM listings are supervised by their Broker, a Nationally-Certified Relocation Expert. All WEIS TEAM listings are comprehensively administered by a highly-talented REALTY EXECUTIVES LISTING MANAGER with 10 years success in listings and sales in Manhattan and Wichita.

The REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS TEAM ensures that all Seller Clients receive feedback on a regular basis, and any listing modifications are correctly implemented immediately and widely promoted. The WEIS TEAM has an excellent reputation for accuracy and factual listing data, as well as complete property information that is readily available; well-stocked in-house binders with colorful property flyers, disclosures, covenants & surveys; outstanding photography & sharp images; professional-quality internet VISUAL TOURS; weekly newspaper marketing of all listings; full-color advertising on numerous websites, including REALTOR.COM, MANHATTAN MLS SYSTEM, MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, LINDAWEISREALTY.COM, LOOPNET.COM (commercial), THEMERCURY.COM, REALTYEXECUTIVES.COM, REALTYX.COM, and others. Full-color monthly marketing appears in both the HOME GUIDE and SHOWCASE OF HOMES, and radio and television commercials have added a new advertising dimension, as has billboard advertising, commercial signage, and numerous forms of romotional advertising.

The exceptional marketing strategies of REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS REAL ESTATE has created increasing business for the WEIS TEAM in all types of markets. Clients know they can depend on all members of REALY EXECUTIVES WEIS TEAM to be diligent, honest, dependable, helpful, and skillful in their professional dealings. All WEIS TEAM MEMEBERS adhere closely to the Professional Standards of the National, State, and Local REALTORS Association, of which their Broker-Owner has been President for the local Association and Chair of Professional Standards.

If you have not already done so, you may wish to review comments from REALTY EXECUTIVES past clients, which you will find under "TESTIMONIALS". If you are interested in learning more about the services of the REALTY EXECUTIVES WEIS TEAM, please complete our SELLER'S REQUEST FORM or the WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH FORM. Now, let's learn more about the process of real estate listng and selling, as presented below. Enjoy!

Choose a link from the list below, or follow them step–by–step to learn more:

Preparing to Sell your Home
So You're Ready to Sell your Home
You're Ready to List
Determining Property Value
Getting Your Home Out There
Selling Your Home
Saying Goodbye to Your Home
Surviving the Move
Hiring a Moving Company

#1 Preparing to Sell your Home
The first question you might want to ask yourself is, “why do I want to sell my home?” Do you need more space? Are you an empty nester looking for a smaller space? Have you accepted a job in a different part of the country? All of these questions affect the potential sale of your home and the negotiating process of that sale.

You may also want to begin making a list of all of the interior and exterior projects that you want to complete before placing your home on the market.

Contacting a Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Real Estate Agent will point you in the right direction, too. Our agents have the knowledge and understanding of the industry. They can provide reliable information and get you moving in the right direction towards the sale of your home.

#2 So You're Ready to Sell your Home
Assessing your home is key in beginning the home selling process. You may want to ask yourself, “What would I like to see or not see if I were touring this home as a potential home buyer?”

Problems like chipped paint, dirty walls, windows and doors, unfinished remodeling projects and cluttered garages are all areas for home selling improvement. Treat the sale of your home as you would with any day living in your residence. Neat, tidy and organized works!

#3 You're Ready to List
Before you list your home, it is important to do your homework on the real estate companies in your area.

Search the Internet for your local real estate companies.
Review local publications for agent advertisements.
Call each company to compare commission fees, marketing campaigns and yearly sales volume.
Talk to people. 9 times out of 10, someone you know has sold their home and can point you in the right direction and provide a credible recommendation.

When choosing a real estate agent, do not be afraid to meet with many different agents. After all, they are competing for your business and this is what makes the real estate industry successful.

Feel free to ask them the following questions:

How many years of experience do you have in this industry?
What is your selling experience in my community?
What professional certifications do you hold (ex. Certified Residential Specialist–CRS)?
What services will you provide for me as my agent?
How will you represent my property?
Can you provide a market analysis for my property?
How will you determine the price of my home?
What is the fee for your services?
Can you provide all of the different scenarios with the sale of my property? (as far as commissions and fees)
Explain the paperwork that I need to sign.
What is the timeframe for listing my property with you?

#4 Determining Property Value
There are a number of factors that go into determining the value of a home.

It is realistic to compare the homes in your area and the asking prices of those homes.
The law of supply and demand always comes into play. Do you live in an area with increasing job opportunities or an increasing supply of homes?
Owners needs greatly impact the selling price of a home. Does the owner need a quick sell or do they have time to sit on their sale?
The selling price is not cut and dry. On many occasions, the seller will negotiate the price, split closing costs or offer different allowances to the buyer, to make the sale of the home complete.

Only a qualified Realty Executives Weis Real Estate agent can provide a fair market analysis of the homes for sale in your area. A Market Analysis is usually free and without obligation. For more information on how to receive a FREE Market Analysis that will help you properly determine the value of your home, click here.

#5 Getting Your Home Out There
There are a number of different ways that an agent can drive traffic to view your home:

Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Open Houses
Websites/Internet
Print Advertising
HOMES™ Magazines
Realty Executives Weis Real Estate Marketing Strategies

#6 Selling Your Home

The Offer

An acceptable offer depends on many different things:

Is the proposed offer near the asking price?
The timeframe of the seller – Does the seller have another house payment? Insurance?
Does the owner have enough time to wait for the agent to bring them more potential buyers?
What if the home is listed and never receives a single offer?
What if several offers are received at the same time?

The Counter-Offer

When potential buyers are searching for a home, they can respond in three different ways to the seller(s):

This home is not what we were looking for. We are not interested in the property.

We are interested in the home and we will purchase the property on the buyer's terms per the real estate agreement.

We are interested in the home, but here is our counter–offer for the property.

Negotiating

This negotiating process can at times seem very complicated. However, if you are equip with the right Realty Executives Weis Real Estate agent, all of this can be made hassle-free.

During the negotiating process of the sale of a home, the seller can react in one of three different ways:

Accept the buyer's proposed offer
Decline the buyer's offer
Make a new counter–offer

#7 Saying Goodbye To Your Home
The closing process is always changing. It is even referred to “settlement“ or “escrow” in different parts of the county. With increased technology, most closings are completely automated and both parties do not have to be present at the same time to sign.

Closings usually take about 30 days to complete. This mainly depends on the buyer's financing availability, successful home inspection completion, and various lender conditions (ex. title search, title insurance, termite inspections, surveys and appraisals).

The closing process is the transfer of the title of the property from the buyer to the seller. The buyer will receive the keys to the home or the deed to the land, while the seller receives payment for the property. The amount the seller receives is based upon the amount that is still owed on the mortgage, any outstanding fees or taxes and any additional closing costs. All legal papers are filed with the local record office.

It is this step where the buyers and sellers do very little. It is important as the seller to take a final walk through the property to make sure the property's condition as not changed. It is equally important for both the buyer and seller to make sure the paperwork they are signing reflects the agreement of the original sale.

#8 Surviving the Move
Moving can be one of the most emotional times in your life. The thrill of something new … new career, a new neighborhood, a new home. While this may sound great to some people, for others, these changes can be an emotional rollercoaster.

The key to surviving your move is to first analysis the situation. You may want to ask yourself this question, “What does my move entail?” “Will I be moving across the country or just down the block?” “Could I handle the move myself, provided I have the right packing materials and friends to help?” Or “Do I need to explore the option of hiring a professional moving company?”

There are many resources out there. You may want to consult your Realty Executives Weis Real Estate agent for guidance or refer to our Moving Checklist for more information.

#9 Hiring A Moving Company
If you plan on hiring a moving company, you might want to do some research first.

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Home Improvement
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Realty Executives Weis Real Estate
2316 Anderson Ave • Manhattan, KS 66502
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