For Sellers

"Marie was always way ahead of the game. She was an excellent & very patient realtor."
- Beth Peterson May/2011 

"Hi - just wanted to send an emaill to you regarding Marie. We have known her for several years and is a dynamic person. Both professionally and personally. She is a go getter from the word GO! She knows her job inside and out and is professional as one can expect. She is loyal and¿committed to her clients, updating and emailing knowledge, which is so inportant when you are miles and miles away.

Her knowledge in her profession is so above and beyond, we truly appreciate and admire her loyalty to us and her company.

If you don't already know, she is truly an ASSET to your company and hope we can steer some of our friends her way. Congrads to Marie and you for hiring such a wonderful, kind, courteous and personable realtor!!!

(She listed our lake home in Hayward and sold it within 3 weeks of acquiring it! Way to go Marie!!!"

 - The Mealey's/March 2010

 Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

I have earned the Certified Home Marketing Specialist (CHMS) designation.  Addressing in-depth marketing analysis, strategic pricing and effective home staging, this course provides agents with much expertise to excel in today's competitive real estate environment.  The result?  Homes sell faster at better prices -- in any market.

What I will do for you
Recent Home Sales
Getting the highest price
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, I Will:

• Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.
• Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
• Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
• Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
• Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
• Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Recent Home Sales

What are homes selling for on your street? Feel free to contact me to find out what neighborhood homes are selling for, free of charge, or to receive a more detailed analysis of the value of your home.

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home

Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. I have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective manner.

Closing Costs to Expect:

• Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
• Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 7%.
• Local property transfer tax, county transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
• FHA fees and costs are all fees are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
• Home inspections fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
• Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.

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