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SERVICES To HOME BUYERS

Jonathan's extensive knowledge of the local real estate market and his vast network of relationships with local brokers puts you at a great advantage when searching for a house. He is aware of what is happening in the towns and neighborhoods that he services in terms of any future development that might impact on your choice of a new place to live as well as the history of a given area to put your choice in perspective.

Working with a veteran broker, such as Jonathan, opens up an avenue to the many personal contacts developed over years in the business and gives you the inside track on upcoming listings before the general agent population is even aware a house is for sale. In the real estate industry, the top 5% of brokers account for over 90% of the homes listed and sold and Jonathan is one of those select few plugged into that network.

Having a full time licensed Associate, frees Jonathan to work with you directly and not delegate you to a buyer rep. Contact between you and your Realtor is key to a successful home search and Jonathan is able to provide the type of service that will allow you to meet your goals. A full range of services is offered; from assisting you in home selection, helping to get you pre-qualified and pre-approved for a loan, presenting and negotiating the offer on the home of your choice and follow through with inspections, mortgage contingencies and any other issues that may arise. It pays to work with someone experienced, and not someone learning at your expense.

When you choose Jonathan, you get years of personal experience in both real estate sales and knowledge of the market area. Jonathan listens to the needs of his clients and will act accordingly to find them that perfect home.

MARKETING STRATEGIES For HOME SELLERS

Prudential Connecticut Realty offers a comprehensive and varied marketing program to bring about the successful sale of your home. In addition to the standard activities, Jonathan Deak customizes a marketing plan for each property to bring about the best sale price in the least amount of time. As the marketing for each property is unique the list below only includes a sampling of the activities covering all homes.

• Jonathan employs a full time licensed Associate to provide complete customer service and follow through
• Personalized brochures created for each home
• Brokers Inspections, with personal invitations to the top 100 listing agents in the home's market area
• E-mail notification with photo of property to all area Prudential agents (over 400); and top agents in the home's market area as well as buyers
• Public Open Houses, always advertised in the appropriate local papers
• Prudential's Direct Mail program sending announcements to area residents that your home is for sale, Jonathan customizes this mailing to include target buyers
• Personalized invitations to open houses to both brokers with buyers and potential purchasers, including e-mail invitations to target areas & buyers
• Target Market Newsletters mailed in the towns of Easton, Fairfield, Westport and Weston, reaching over 6,000 potential buyers
• Advertising in The Real Estate Book for Fairfield County, 40,000 copies delivered in the county each month, including color photos of your home
• Internet access to your listing all over the Internet on local, regional and national real estate sites
• Virtual tours of your property available on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Advertising in the local papers including: Westport & Fairfield Minuteman, The Westport News, The Fairfield Citizen, The Connecticut Post, The Easton & Monroe Courier, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, and The New York Times

Accepting An Offer >Know Your Price Range As a homebuyer, you may have found the perfect new house for your growing family, but what if it is a little out of your price range? You might list your current home for more than it is worth and be lucky enough to find a qualified buyer who is willing to pay the price, but it is impossible to know in advance what your home will sell for. If you want to sell your home quickly, have a frank and detailed conversation with your real estate agent to determine the best price for the house. Setting your price within 5% of the fair market value of your home greatly increases your chances of getting solid offers that will result in a relatively quick sale. Don't buy and sell so close to your target amount that you become anxious when the numbers don't meet your expectations. There may be other approaches, such as adjustable rate mortgages or owner financing, to increase your buying power and get you into that new home. When you are selling one home and buying another, you will need more than good luck. You will need a highly professional and experienced real estate agent who can give you solid advice on how to make the transaction work for your particular requirements. See All Tips In The "Accepting An Offer" Category > See Complete Library Of Hundreds Of Tips In 30+ Categories >

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