Selling a Home?

You’re thinking about selling your home. This leads to many questions. How much is my home worth? Should I do anything to my house prior to putting it on the market? When is the best time of the year to sell? Should I try to sell it on my own? How do I know I’ll get a qualified buyer?...

So, Where Do You Begin?

My job is to help sellers navigate through the entire process. Help them to ask the right questions, as well determine the answers to all of those questions. This is what I love to do. This is why I am a Realtor! Below, you’ll find some useful information to help you to get started on selling your house. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Steps for Selling Your Home

Below are the steps to take to get your home on the market: 1 . Schedule an appointment for a Realtor to visit your home. 2 . Tour the Realtor through your home, pointing out the details that make it special to you. 3 . The Realtor will create a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). This is done by searching for recently-sold homes in the area that are similar to yours. This CMA will give you an idea of what your house may sell for in today’s market. o Important note: The CMA is more accurate than Zillow’s Zestimate. That’s because Zillow doesn’t know all the details of your house, specifically improvements and overall condition. 4 . The Realtor will schedule a 2nd visit to your house to go over the CMA with you. The Realtor will recommended a price to list your house for, as well as point out any improvements that help your house to sell faster. 5 . When you’re ready to put your house on the market, the Realtor will have you sign a Listing Agreement, take photos and measurements, and put your home on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). From here, it goes to hundreds of websites (like Zillow and Trulia), as well as in local print ads. 6 . Wait for a buyer! Important note: It’s ok to get more than one opinion. Keep in mind, however, that the highest price isn’t always the best price to list your house for. A house that’s priced right will sell quickly. One that is overpriced will sit on the market for a long time.

What Company Should Sell Your Home?

This is a very important question. Should you go with a big company or small company? The reality is that in today’s world, size doesn’t matter. All agencies use the MLS to list homes homes for sale, as well as find homes for their buyers. As long as your home is in the MLS, ALL Realtors in the area will find it. The best advice I can give is to select a Realtor that you trust and are comfortable with . You may need to interview several before you find that one. What sets Dennis E. Beck Real Estate, Inc. apart from the rest is that we are a small, local agency, a team, that strives to do what’s in the best interest of our clients (whether buying or selling). We all live here in Lititz, and know the area well. One amazing fact - all 7 Realtors at Dennis Beck have accumulated 160+ years of experience in Real Estate! At Dennis Beck, we do the same thing the big companies do, but we’re small enough to give our clients the attention they deserve. Visit Dennis’ website to learn more about the Beck advantage.

Why Choose Me to Sell Your Home?

All of the agents at Dennis Beck are competent, trustworthy, and wonderful to work with. They have your best interest in mind. Everyone works together as a team, helping each other whenever they can. One advantage that my 28 years of experience in Information Technology gives me is the ability to make your home stand out above the rest. Specifically, I provide:

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Photography

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High Definition Videos

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Detailed Floor Plans

Click here for a sample. The ability to see an accurate representation of your property is key in attracting the right buyer. When a prospective buyer walks through the door, he/she will already have a good feel for the house. As a result, this buyer will be more likely to have a serious interest in your house.

Seller Testimonials

I’ve been very fortunate to work with some wonderful people. Read what people are saying about their selling experience: • Click here for Seller Testimonials

Doug’s Philosophy and Bio

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