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15000 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Phone: (216) 423-5100
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Thank you again for finding us this Great House! Tom and Beatrix Tyna (Bay Village)

In this market, it would be easy to throw up your hands and say it's close to impossible, just sit back and hope for the best, but not you. The marketing materials were great and the effort you put in helped to sell the house in an impressive amount of time. Thank you for your input to get the house looking its best and for helping with all areas of the sale. I can rest easy with planning my wedding knowing I have that checked off my list. When Chris and I head back to Cleveland, I will be the first one to look you up and use your services to find our new home. Yours Truly, Kate Plenzler (Avon Lake)

Your ambitious approach is very refreshing. Linda Wagenknecht (Lakewood)

Tony is the Professional in Realty Professionals. Lee Zapis (Bay Village)

Professional in every detail. Sensitive to our personal situation. Business ethics and moral values are to be admired, Does everything in his power to make what could be a highly stressful time in your life, a pleasurable experience. Donald and Betty Maxam (Huron)

A pleasure working with you. We think of you as a new friend. You are truly a professional. Zita and Ken Boitel (Westlake)

Your consistent communication, attention to detail and advice made the entire process a smooth one and one that I learned a great deal from. James Elios (Avon Lake)

I knew throughout the whole process that everything would turn out well because you were very honest and up front with me. You went above and beyond what any other Realtor would do. Robert W. Rosol (Fairview Park)

We couldn't be happier in our new home - could not have done it without you! Dennis and Michelle Pinozzi (Lakewood)

You were knowledgeable and taught me how to look at electrical, plumbing and structural things I never would have noticed. You also listened to what I wanted and helped me to narrow my search. I was treated with respect, something a single female does not encounter very often in the Real Estate market. Theresa A. Clarke (Lakewood)

Thanks again for all your help. I've told a lot of agents in my office what a super agent you are - a real professional. Judy Nupp - Howard Hanna (Rocky River)

Signing A Listing Agreement

When you choose a Real Estate Professional, you will most likely sign a listing agreement - a contract in which you agree to allow the Real Estate Professional to sell your home during a given period. The agreement says that you will pay the Real Estate Professional a fee when you sell your home. Most Real Estate Professionals are independent contractors who work for a company operated by a licensed real estate broker. (A salesman is licensed by the state to sell real estate through a broker. A broker is licensed by the state to sell real estate to others for a fee and employ salesmen and other brokers.)

The amount of compensation you pay a broker is negotiable, but the Real Estate Professional will generally follow the company's policy regarding compensation. The amount of the fee will be spelled out in the listing agreement. Make sure you understand how the fee will be paid before signing.

Exclusive listing
Most Real Estate Professionals will ask for an exclusive right-to-sell listing. This means that you will owe the broker a commission regardless of who finds a buyer during the listing period. In other words, if you decide to sell the house to your cousin, your broker still gets a commission. The advantage of this kind of arrangement is that the broker is motivated to work harder to sell your home.

It's possible that a Real Estate Professional from another company will find a buyer for your home. In that case, your broker is the listing broker, and the second agent is the selling or cooperating broker. Many times your listing broker will agree to pay the cooperating broker a fee from the amount you pay the listing broker. Your listing broker cooperates with other brokers who procure buyers interested in your property and offers to compensate the other brokers for procuring a buyer. Cooperating and compensating other brokers is discussed in the listing agreement you sign with the listing broker.

Length of listing
The listing agreement will specify how long you agree to list your house with a company. Your Real Estate Professional will probably suggest an average time that homes like yours are on the market. You want a period that's long enough to motivate your Real Estate Professional to advertise your home and respond to buyers, yet short enough to allow you to change to a different company if you become unhappy with the Real Estate Professional's service. Remember that the listing agreement is a contract. You should get a copy for your records. Your Real Estate Professional is bound to the terms just as you are. You can expect the Real Estate Professional to keep appropriate information confidential and effectively market your property.

SELLER TIP: Use higher watt bulbs in lights to make rooms appear brighter and larger especially during winter months.

BUYERS TIPS: Familiarize yourself with mortgage loans. Contact a reputable lender - calculate the limits of your buying power.

SELLERS TIP: It Matters to Make Minor Repairs. Fix sticky doors, torn screens, cracked caulking or a dripping faucet. Buyers will ask why you did not or what else could be wrong.

BUYER TIP: Work with your REALTOR about getting Pre-Approved for your home loan. A Pre-Approved Buyer is the one sellers pick when there are multiple bids, you win.

SELLERS TIP: Rid your home of smells. Clean carpeting and drapes and eliminate cooking, smoke and pet odors. Make sure buyers take home a fresh impression of your Home.

BUYER TIP: Know all the choices when picking a home. Ask Tony A to build you an Automated Buyer Site today. See ALL of the Newest Listings and Price Changes.

SELLERS TIP: De-clutter and/or stage your home. Go into each room and pick one piece of furniture that could possibly be removed. Confused buyers will psychologically always say NO.

BUYERS TIP: Avoid making pre-mature large purchases. Increased debt VASTLY reduces your buying power.

SELLERS TIP: Keep your home extra clean and neat. You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!

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