Why use Dave?
How is Dave different from all the thousands of Realtors in the Greater Vancouver area?
Do you know what a good realtor does? Below is a list of over 200 things a realtor should do, big or small, when marketing a property. Wouldn't you like to know your realtor is getting it done? Dave does and will.
Research Ownership (get title search)
Research Legal Description Research Tax Assessed Value & Status
Research All Comparable Currently Listed Properties
Research Previous Sales Activity
Order [or Prepare] Property Profile
Order Tax Information
Tax Information Reviewed
Legal Names on Title Research
Completed Market Study Prepared (CMA)
Enter in Personal Computer Base
Send Confirmation for Listing Appointment
Prepare Personal Listing Information
Deliver Pre-Listing Information to Seller
Call to Confirm Appointment with Seller, Ask Pre-Appointment Questions
Present Market Study to Seller, Including Comps, Solds, Current Listings & Expiries
Present Strategic Master Marketing Plan to Seller
Discuss Preparation Needed to Market Effectively
Plan Goals with Seller
Present Plan of Action to Seller
Suggest Financing Alternatives That Potential Buyer May Need
Listing Contract & Addendum Signed by Seller
Property Disclosure Statement Discussed with Seller and Executed
Pre-Listing Information Package Picked Up
Pre-Listing Checklist Completed
Review Current Title Information
Determine if Current Loan is Assumable
Obtain
If Strata Order Form "B" , Minutes and By-Laws and Financials
Confirm with Property Manager any Pertinent Facts
Lot Size Confirmed [sq ft of condo from strata plan]
Owner's House Plans Received if Applicable
House Plans Reviewed
Measure Heated Square Footage
Exterior of House Measured for Total sq. Footage
Interior Room Sizes Measured
Organize File in Proper Order
Make Contact Cards
Put into Letter Sequence
Order "Just Listed" Labels & Reports
Prepare Flyers & Feedback Faxes
Year Home was Built Researched
Property Disclosure Delivered
Property Data Sheet Prepared for Office
Showing Instruction Prepared, Office Notified
MLS Data Sheet Prepared
Loan Company & Loan Number Provided by Seller
Current Loan Information Verified by Lender
Loan Assumption Requirements Researched
Second Loan Company & Loan Number Provided by Seller
Second Loan Information Verified by Lender
Review Current Appraisal, if Available
Lot Information Researched for Size & Dimensions [get survey if required}
Land Use Researched
Zoning Researched
Identify Home Owner Association Manager [property manager]
Home Owner Association Fee Researched [maintenance fee]
If Strata - Review all Minutes, By-laws, and Reports
Discuss any Irregularities or Deficiencies with Client
Home Owner Association Services Provided [what maintenance fee includes]
Copy of Complex Lay-Out [strata plan]
Have Extra Key Made for Lockbox
Lock Box Installed
Sign Installed
Electricity Availability Researched
Average Utilities Researched
Sewer/Septic System Researched
Water Availability Researched
Water Fees or Rates Researched
Well Status Confirmed with Well Report
Well Production Confirmed
Well Depth Verified
Natural Gas Availability Researched
Security System Term Verified
Property Inclusions (Chattels that stay) & Amenities Noted
Property exclusions Noted [fixtures that do not stay]
Ads Written With Seller's Input
Digital Color Photo(s) Taken
Power Of Attorney/ letters probate etc. Reviewed & Filed (if applicable)
If Property Leasehold - order copy of head lease; ask seller to have lawyer review
If Property is Leasehold - confer with seller's lawyer re head lease
All Pro-rations Researched & Noted
All Rents & Deposits Verified
Copy of Leases and Rental Agreements Provided
Coordinate Showings with Tenant
Repairs & Maintenance Noted Completed
Home Owner Warranty Made Available
Home Owner Warranty Application Completed
Home Owner Warranty Application Mailed
Home Owner Warranty Received
Home Owner Warranty Filed
Note All Unrecorded Property Lines or Agreements [easements, r.c.'s etc]
"New Listing Checklist" Completed
"Closing & Control" Checklist Completed
New Listing Entered into MLS System
Add Property to 'Our Active Listed' List
Add Property to 'Our Current' List
Confirm Owner Has a Copy of the Listing Agreement
Proof MLS Computer Printout
Marketing Brochure Prepared
Marketing Brochure Mailed to Seller for Review
Put Marketing Brochures In all Agent Mail Boxes & All Board Offices
Mail Brochure To Top 10% Agents in Area
Uploaded to Internet
Have "Just Listed" Endorsement Signed
Mail Out "Just Listed" Endorsement to Neighborhood
Advise Network Referral Program
Provide Marketing Data to International Relocation Buyers
Provide Marketing Data to Incoming Referral Buyers
Provide "Special Feature" Cards for Marketing (if applicable)
Write Ad for Internet Using Emotional Hot Buttons
Write Ad for Internet Advertising
Submit Ad to the Home Web
Submit Ad to my Personal Sites
Submit Ad to Yahoo
Submit Ad to Homeseeker
Submit Ad to Network Groups
Submit Ad to Newsgroups
Loan Information Reviewed & Filed
Loan Information Updated if Necessary in MLS
Feedback Faxes Sent to Agents after Showings
Showing Feedback Conveyed To Seller, Weekly
Weekly Market Study Reviewed
Regular Calls to Seller to Discuss Marketing & Pricing
Pre-Qualify all Buyers when Possible
Price Change Entered into MLS Computer
Price Change Announced to all Agents
Price Change Announced to all Internet Groups
New Brochures are delivered as needed
Refer you to one of the Best Agents at Your Destination (if applicable)
Offer Received
Contact Selling Agent to Discuss Buyers' Qualifications & Offer
Offer Reviewed with Seller
All Responses are reviewed
All Needed Forms are presented to Complete the
Offer is Accepted, Amended or Countered
Signed Offer is delivered to Selling Agent
Contract is signed by all Parties
Advise Broker of New Contract
Copies of Contract to Seller
Copies of Contract to Selling Agent
Copies of Contract in Office File
Original Document Files with Agent Obtaining Offer
Sales in Progress Checklist Completed
Deposit Money is recorded
Deposit Money is deposited in Trust Account
Closing File Forms & Files Updated
Transaction Record Sheet Completed and Given to Broker
Showings are Restricted as Seller Requests
MLS Notified of
Coordinate with Selling Agent & Lender
Fax Copies of Contract to Lender
Contract Management
Confirm Purchaser is Pre-Qualified
Review Credit Report Results
Provide Credit Information to Seller if Seller Financing
Assist in Arranging Financing
Coordinate Discount Points Being Locked with Dates (pre qualification of financing)
Provide Comparable Sales for Appraiser
Order Survey
Schedule Inspection
Schedule Appraisal
Follow-Up on Appraisal
Appeal for Increase if Appraisal is Low
Relay Results to Seller
Confirm Verifications of Deposit & Employment have been returned
Follow Loan Processing Through to the Underwriter
Contact Lender Weekly to Track Processing
Relay Loan Approval to the Seller
Fax Copies of Contract & Addendum to the Closing Attorney
Confirm Loan Payoff Statement Created [with bank]
Confirm Loan Assumption Statement Ordered
Contact Existing Lender for Assumption Requirements
Compile all Required Items for Assumption
Submit all Required Items for Assumption
Order Title Insurance Commitment
Prepare Subject Removal Documents
Review Title Insurance Commitment
Confirm Purchaser Received Title Insurance Commitment
Confirm Selling Agent Received Title Insurance Commitment
Note Title Insurance Requirements
Coordinate Meeting all Insurance Requirements
Have Buyer's Hazard Insurance Delivered
Provide "Home Owners Warranty" for Closing
Coordinate Home Inspection
Review the Home Inspection Results
Negotiate the Payment & Completion of all Required Repairs
Inspection Clause Requirements Completed
Deliver Unrecorded Property Information to Buyer
Septic Inspection Ordered
Septic Report Received & Reviewed
Copy of Septic Inspection Report Delivered to Lender & Buyer
Copy of Well Flow Test Report Delivered to Lender & Buyer
Copy of Well Flow Test Report Filed
Loan Approved
Subject Removals Executed
Copies of Subject Removals Delivered to all Parties
Get Lawyers Information from Client
Forward Lawyers info to Other Broker and Receive Info from Other Broker
All Documents Sent to Other Brokers and Lawyer if Doing Conveyancing
Closing Figures Requested from lawyers
Closing Figures Confirmed with other Broker
Appointment Scheduled for Client with Lawyer
All Documents Sent to Lawyers from Broker
Closing Time Scheduled with Buyer
Final Walk Thru Scheduled for Buyer
Closing Figures Received & Reviewed
Closing Figures Forwarded to Selling Agent
Closing Figures Forwarded to Buyer lawyer
Closing Documents Requested
Send Excess Deposit to Buyer
Oversee the Entire Closing Process
Coordinate this Closing with Your Next Purchase
Confirm Registration of Property
Do Walk Through of Property
Present the keys to the Buyer or their Agent at Closing