National Agents:
I just got a listing. Now what?
** Submit your listing agreement in case processing sheets found on www.nat22.com so Paul can sign. Then we get it back to you and you give a copy to the seller.
* Property Disclosure. You will upload this under documents in data input.
* Tell the seller to order HOA or Condo resale documents if applicable.
1) In brightmls.com search your house address with closed status anytime in history. If it shows up, it may have room sizes. You can not use the pictures as they belong to that original listing agent.
Next, click the listing tab and “add listing”. In your data input, only upload about 6- 8 of your very best photos. So many agents add millions of pictures which gives the buyer no reason to actually come to your listing. You want them to come to the house. This is like fishing. You only put a little bait on the hook. If you give them the whole fish there is no need to go look at your listing. You want the bait to entice them to go in person to your listing.
2) Do not upload house plans. Too much information.
3) If the house will be empty upon activation, take pictures of the living room, bedroom and the backyard. Then email them to VirtualStagingSolutions.com. U
4) Take a picture of the front elevation without the National Realty post sign before it gets installed. It’s a violation to have a picture with a Real Estate sign uploaded into MLS data input.
5) Make a nice flier for the kitchen counter. See example attached
6) Buy a lockbox to hang on the door with the front door key. Keith has them for $75 instead of retail which is $130.
7) The most important part of your data input is the Remarks. Be sure to use adjectives and enticing words. NOT 3 bedrooms /2 baths close to shopping. Have your seller make sure your input is correct.
8) Buy 4- 8 sign directionals in the center of www.nat.com with your name, picture and cell so you can get another listing in that same neighborhood. ( It’s a joke that you get them for the agent to find the home. It’s really about letting the neighbors know you are available to list their home.)
9) Buy 4 cheap Open House directionals found on www.nat22.com
10) Make a one page Neighborhood VIP Open House flier from 12-1pm and distribute it door to door. This is your way to get new listings. Provide them with shrimp, beer, wine and soft drinks. From 1-4pm continue your Open house for the general public. Advertise in all social media, craigslist, and the bottom of MLS data input.