WHY SHOULD YOU "LIST WITH aTRUST" ...PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND CONSIDER THIS...
Market the Property Without Using a Broker?
PERCEIVED ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
- Limited marketing/limited exposure to buyers
- Buyers discount out fee savings with lower price
- Tremendous seller time invested fielding calls, sending packages, facilitating showings, etc.
- No intermediary/negotiating buffer
- Many buyers are represented by brokers who may not see the property
- Unrealized value potential
Market the Property on an “Open Basis” Through the Entire Brokerage Community?
PERCEIVED ADVANTAGES
- Maintain control
- Get more brokers working on the transaction
DISADVANTAGES
- No broker accountability or commitment to value
- Seller has the burden of qualifying buyers and brokers
- No seller representation: Broker only representing buyers and themselves
- To some buyers and brokers an open listing indicates the seller is not serious about selling the property (some exchange buyers avoid an open listing for this reason)
- Tremendous time commitment on seller’s behalf
- High probability of underpricing the property due to inexperience in the market
- Potential for being “tied-up” by unqualified broker or buyer
- No incentive for broker to continue to market the property if their immediate buyers reject transaction
- Tendency of brokers to present rather than promote the property
- There is no broker cooperation with open listings
Market the Property on an Exclusive Basis with a Broker?
ADVANTAGES
- Increased market exposure
- Saves time
- Intermediary/negotiation buffer
- Commitment/accountability
- Someone to qualify buyers/brokers
PERCEIVED DISADVANTAGES
Market the Property on an Exclusive Basis with aTRUST Corporation?
ADVANTAGES
- Achieve highest market price through unparalleled market knowledge and access to buyers nationally
- Broker specializing in investments
- Over 7,000 investment clients
- Large pool of investor relationships nationwide
- Immediate access to pre-qualified exchange buyers
- A comprehensive advertising campaign reaching old and new buyers
- Creation of auction-like environment as a result of buyer access and relationships
- Investment-specialized market research supports valuation
- Tightly written contracts, closing oriented
- A comprehensive national marketing system with accountability
- Seller-controlled broker co-op policy
- Our credibility endorses integrity of the listing
- Clout with title, escrow, lenders, etc.
- Million dollar exclusive inventory that attracts a wide spectrum of buyer, some of whom are seeking trade-up alternatives
- Constant internal information exchange and ongoing training
- Integrity of information, pre-analyzed inventory
- Fast and reliable buyer qualification
- Access to competitive financing
- A smooth and well-executed transaction and closing process
PERCEIVED DISADVANTAGES
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NOTE: It is our philosophy to co-operate fully with the entire brokerage community when we have an Exclusive Listing. All commissions are split 50/50 with co-operating brokers on Exclusive Listings. This translates to more people working harder to sell our Listings for TOP DOLLAR. More exposure means competitive bids for your property which equals the highest sales price achievable. If you are an Owner who wants to sell for TOP DOLLAR, make sure your Listing Broker fully co-operates on a 50/50 commission split.
The common law practice is that Licensees shall cooperate with all other licensees involved in a transaction except when cooperation is not in the customer's or client's best interest. The obligation to cooperate IS NOT the same as obligation to share commission or otherwise compensate another licensee. In order to cooperate, licensee shall be reasonable available when requested to perform the following duties:
Duties of cooperation:
1. Accept delivery of and present to the customer or client offers and counteroffers.
2. Assist the cusomer or client in developing, communicating, negotiation and presenting offers, counter offers and notices until the agreement of sale or lease is signed and all contingencies are met or waived.
3. Answer the customer's or client's questions relating to the offers, counteroffers, notices, negotiations and contingencies
4. Hold escrow deposit.
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