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in a series of tips on buying and selling real estate: If you are selling your home, one of your real estate agent's key responsibilities is to prepare and implement a marketing plan for your property. Clever real estate agents often target people living right in your neighbourhood by: - posting a FOR SALE sign on your property - arranging one or more open houses - preparing a flyer or mailer for local distribution Broader audiences are usually reached through: - the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - the classified section of local newspapers - specialized real estate magazines or newsletters - local cable television channels - the Internet - videotaped walk-throughs you provide of your home Knowing that referrals are the lifeblood of their business, good agents should: - organize a real estate agents' open house, or "caravan" to acquaint other real estate agents with your home - "network" with associates, past clients and current buyers about your property The marketing plan proposed by your agent should be detailed and should clearly spell out exactly how often, when and where your home will be profiled. This plan becomes part of the listing agreement, with the costs absorbed by the agent. Tip No. 1: Buy First Or Sell First? Tip No. 2: The Advantages Of A Resale Home Tip No. 4: Getting Interest On Your Deposit Tip No. 5: What Are The "Usual Adjustments"? Tip No. 6: Insuring Your Mortgage Tip No. 7: Home Insurance Tip No. 8: Choosing A Lawyer Tip No. 9: The Offer To Purchase Tip No. 10: Home Inspections Tip No. 11: Surveys Tip No. 12: The Counter Offer Tip No. 13: Conditional Offers Tip No. 14: Why Buy A Brand New Home? Tip No. 15: Deposits - A Vital Part Of Every Deal
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