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1 Presented by Agent Name Listing Presentation for (insert names) Date © 2011 Windermere Services Company. All rights reserved.

2 Why Windermere? Our Company Established in 1972 300+ offices and 7,000+ agents in 10 states Locally owned and operated Neighborhood knowledge and market expertise Serving all areas and property types Benefit: Full-service firm to ensure a successful real estate experience Windermere Standards of Practice Embodies our commitment to the highest standard of service to clients Practical standards for the conduct of business Benefit: You can be assured of a premium level of service, integrity and ethics when buying or selling your home through Windermere

3 Windermere’s Premier Properties™ Program The Premier program was created more than a decade ago to address the special needs of our clients in the high-end market. We have developed a reputation for our unparalleled expertise We are considered a pioneer in marketing strategies Windermere’s network of luxury home experts stretches throughout the West, representing a large selection of homes in the upscale market Benefit: I understand the cultured preferences of homebuyers and sellers in the upscale market. Drawing on the strength of the personal and professional network I have built, I will be able to attract qualified buyers to your home

4 Extended Family A Windermere office just down the street 300+ offices in 10 states 7,000+ agents Benefit: Our extended family culture encourages in-house referrals Benefit: You are able to access qualified Windermere agents that come from same region Benefit: You can stop by any Windermere office to receive support to facilitate your transaction

5 Commitment to the Community The Windermere Foundation Established in 1989 and has raised more than $22 million A portion of every sales commission goes to the Foundation Provides assistance to non-profit agencies in areas we serve Benefit: Building a future for homeless and low- income families in our community Community Service Day Since 1984, we have dedicated a day of work to neighborhood improvement projects Giving back to communities where we live/work Benefit: Improving our neighborhoods gives us all a better place to call home

6 Luxury Portfolio International™ Luxury Portfolio International Windermere is part of Luxury Portfolio International, a powerful luxury property marketing program Premier listings priced over $1 Million are automatically posted to LuxuryPortfolio.com Luxury Portfolio provides access to several national and global marketing resources and publications at significant savings Benefit: Utilizing the resources of Luxury Portfolio provides true national and international listing exposure for Premier listings.

7 Timing the Market Is there a best time to market your home? Yes, when you’re ready! Although Spring does see an up-tick each year in pending sales, a large supply of new homes often outpaces the number of buyers, which can soften prices Let’s discuss current market conditions and your personal goals to help us establish the right time for you Benefit: Windermere can help you position your home so that it stands out in the market and sells quickly

8 Listing Input Multiple Listing Service (MLS) One of the most important and effective tools to get your home sold Accurate, detailed and timely data input is essential We will ensure your listing is entered properly, giving you the advantage Real Estate Websites Your property will also be listed on Windermere.com and other sites like Yahoo. And we have access to exclusive tools that can keep your home posted consistently near the top of the list on craigslist. Benefit: Vital information about your home will be available to the largest pool of buyers

9 Windermere.com Windermere.com has: Online collaboration with your Windermere agent On average 1.4 million monthly visits On average 475,000 property listings Information about every MLS listing available in your area Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer A “save your favorite” feature RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria Open House search Featured “Showcase” and “Premier” homes on homepage Distinctive Windermere Premier Properties marketing/branding Benefit: Reach potential buyers and get your home sold quickly with detailed information and photos on Windermere.com

10 WindermerePremier.com The Windermere Premier site features: An enhanced online presence that highlights the distinctive features of your Premier listing Photo gallery Community profiles Detailed property information Benefit: These features help create a marketing showcase for your property, second only to an in-person tour

11 Office Websites Another way to get your home sold quickly is through detailed information and pictures on our office website. Our office website has: Online collaboration with me when you create a myWindermere account On average 475,000 property listings Information about every MLS listing available in your area Enhanced search capabilities and image viewer A “save your favorite” feature RSS feeds of new listings that match your search criteria Open House search Our office’s featured “Showcase” homes on homepage Share tools for email and social media Discover Your Neighborhood page, for users to search local information Benefit: Reach potential buyers and get your home sold quickly with detailed information and photos

12 My Agent Website myWindermere.com When you visit my website, the most current real estate listing information available is within your reach. Sign up for your own myWindermere.com account Create multiple saved searches and favorite listings Receive automatic emails Collaborate with me directly on the site My website also offers: Information about every MLS listing available in your area Easy around-the-clock access to my featured listings Buying and selling tips My contact information and professional profile The Windermere blog and Windermere Foundation blog Benefit: Have your listing featured on my website to help sell your home more quickly, and work with me directly on the site to find the home of your dreams

13 Controlled Access We use a state-of-the-art keybox system Allows access to members in good standing Controls access times Immediately tracks agents as they show the home Benefit: Safe, secure and tracked access to your home

14 Professional Photography You only get one chance to make a first impression 95% or more of a seller’s marketing efforts take place online Photographs make the difference We display professional, quality photography Benefit: Your home will get more views and be more appealing to buyers Professional photography vs. “point & shoot” camera

15 Marketing, Flyers and Signage Selling your property means the careful orchestration of advertising, marketing and public relations Getting buyers to your home and impressing them is our number one goal We use only the finest high-resolution print quality materials Over the years, our Premier signage has become synonymous with quality listings

16 Special Advertising Opportunities Exclusive advertising opportunities only available through Windermere Windermere Living – Windermere’s flagship publication featuring listings from around our network. Includes Premier Properties, Residential/Rental and Destinations section. Circulation of at least 16,000 copies distributed via advertisers, Windermere offices and direct mail. Pacific Northwest Magazine – Reaches nearly 300,000 households with a yearly income of more than $100,000 Puget Sound Business Journal – Paid circulation of 17,747 with an estimated readership of 67,000. Special Modern branded pages six times per year. Newspapers in major cities across the West

17 Open Houses Seeing is believing 45%* of buyers use open houses as an information source when looking for a home Open houses create a “buzz” in your neighborhood Benefit: We create traffic to enhance your home’s exposure to real buyers *National Association of REALTORS ® 2010 Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers

18 The Importance of Brokers Opens Allows immediate exposure to local brokers and their buyers Provides immediate feedback from local professionals Benefit: Brokers opens provide real life, accurate exposure to the brokers before they show your home to buyers

19 Social Networking (Optional: include this slide in your presentation ONLY if you actively use social media sites.) I actively participate in social media, and Windermere trains its agents on how to most effectively use these sites to maximize marketing efforts Benefit: I connect with more buyers, and can increase visibility of your home beyond traditional channels

20 REALTOR.com Official Site of the National Association of REALTORS ® Provides access to nearly 6 million visitors each month Features listings from every major Multiple Listing Service in the nation It’s the world’s largest single source of homes for sale Benefit: Exposure on the most trusted real estate site in the country

21 The Path to Closing Our job is to guide you through the complex closing process with ease and awareness Proven systems and follow-up Timely updates communicated to you Extensive coordination between all closing service providers Benefit: Timely closing of the sale of your home

22 Title Review Considerations Prior to listing your home: Order a preliminary title report from a reputable title company Review the report for: o Unforeseen liens or judgments o Boundary disputes o Unresolved title issues o Restrictions, easements, CC&Rs Benefit: Discovering issues sooner, rather than later, can save your transaction

23 Guiding you through the inspection Home inspections are very important and we’ll need to consider: Pre-inspection options Budgeting 1-2% of sales price for potential repairs How not to be offended when unknown problems are discovered Negotiating for fair and appropriate solutions Finding reputable contractors Benefit: Realistic recommendations and solutions from Windermere

24 Septic & Well Issues We will discuss whether proper inspections are warranted prior to marketing your home Your buyer will want to know if your septic and well are fully operational and free of defects and code violations Benefit: Having all of this information can save time during sales negotiations

25 Keeping You Informed We keep in touch to keep you informed Weekly updates by phone or email to communicate our progress Bi-weekly written reports to give you an update on the market and agent feedback 45 day analysis to re-evaluate where we’ve been and how we proceed Benefit: Knowing the current market conditions will help you make the right decisions about marketing strategies for your home

26 Why Me? (Insert your name in place of “Me”) About me (Insert a description of yourself and the benefits a client would have when hiring you.) Testimonials ( Insert client testimonials here.)


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