My Services for Home Sellers:

Exclusive representation - I represent only your interests throughout the transaction, never the buyers. Unlike some agents, I never do dual-agency (represent both the seller and the buyer in the same transaction).
Seller Counseling - I will review and educate you on the entire home sale process, including the effect of pricing and recent market-time trends, right from the start so there are no surprises.
Comparative Market Analysis - I will gather data on similar home sales in the recent past in an effort to determine the range of value which potential buyers will place on your home and I will review this data with you.
Pricing Recommendation - Using the market analysis data as well as our knowledge of current market trends, I will recommend a pricing range for your home and I will also present a rough estimate of your net proceeds from the home based on this pricing level. The ultimate pricing decision is yours.
Property Disclosures - I will review with you the legal requirements for disclosure and take care of the paperwork on these.
Third Party Vendor Recommendation - I will make suggestions for attorneys, title insurance companies, and other service providers you will need in the transaction.
Pre-Marketing Recommendations - Based on our knowledge of what is important to buyers, I will make recommendation on minor fix-up/paint-up issues which should be addressed prior to putting your home on the market
Home Staging - I will make recommendations on how to most effectively "stage" your home for showings. This may include removal and storage of some items, minor furniture rearrangement, etc.
Photography - I will take several digital photos in and around your home to show it at it's best advantage in the MLS, on the internet, and in print advertising. Depending on the situation, I may also arrange for a "virtual tour" of your property which will appear as a link on the MLS listing for your home and the one in realtor.com.
Lockbox - To facilitate showings while maintaining security, I will put a secure SUPRA® electronic lockbox on your home, not just a cheap combination lockbox.
Signage - If allowed by local regulations I will put the highly recognizable Koenig & Strey panel sign in your yard or on your property, including a "rider" which identifies your home's specific website (see below).
Listing in MLS - I will list your home in both local multiple listing services to maximize exposure to all area realtors. Up to seven (the maximum allowed) photos will be uploaded to each MLS system to show your home to it's maximum advantage.
Internet Marketing - I will list your home in several popular real estate websites, including an "enhanced listing" in the most popular website, realtor.com. The maximum number of home photos will be uploaded to all websites
Your Home's Own Website - I will purchase a domain name and set up a webpage specific to your home (www.youraddress.com) and market this site name on your signage, realtor.com, and elsewhere. Your home's webpage will have extensive photos, descriptions, neighborhood information, maps, and other data today's internet savvy buyers will appreciate.
Professional Brochure - I will have full color brochures professionally prepared and printed which will be available in your home for potential buyers to take when they tour your home. These will include extensive photography, descriptions, neighborhood data, and other information which will set your home apart and make it memorable to potential buyers.
Broker Marketing - I will market your home to all brokers who do business in your area. As part of this process, I will hold an Open House solely for area brokers shortly after your home is listed.
Newspaper Advertising - On a rotational basis, your home will be advertised in your local and regional newspapers.
Showing Feedback - I will personally follow up on every single showing of your home by speaking with the realtor who brought the client through. I will review the showing feedback with you.
Regular Communication - I will communicate with you on a regular basis, at least weekly and sometimes daily as the situation demands. These regular sessions will be used to review activity and to set strategies going forward.
Receive and Review Offers - I will receive all offers on your home. I will review these offers and will immediately communicate them to you, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each. I will recommend a negotiation strategy.
Negotiation - With your knowledge and approval of our actions, I will negotiate all offers on your behalf. Once negotiations reach a successful conclusion, I will review all necessary paperwork with you.
Appraiser Information - I will meet the buyer's lender's appraiser at the property for the appraisal and I will supply him/her with all of the market data which supports the price paid by the buyer. This is to ensure that the home appraises for at least this amount.
Pre-Close Activities - I will work with both attorneys, the buyer's lender, and the buyer's representative to deal with and resolve issues which will arise between the contract date and the closing.
Closing - I will counsel you on what to expect and then I will accompany you to the closing.

Paula Buns (tomnpaula.com) is a realtor serving real estate clients wishing to buy a home or sell a home in the north suburbs and northwest suburbs (NW suburbs), including Cook County IL and Lake County IL. Her real estate coverage area includes the communities of Arlington Heights (Arlington Hts), Palatine, Mount Prospect (Mt Prospect), Prospect Heights (Prospect Hts), Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Barrington, Inverness, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, Lake in the Hills, Rolling Meadows, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Vernon Hills, Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Mundelein, Grayslake, Gurnee, Round Lake, Beach Park, Zion, Waukegan, and Green Oaks. This website enables users to do a home search of MLS listings in the north suburbs and northwest suburbs, find real estate links and get IL school information and community information. Paula Buns is a realtor who can help people looking to buy a home or sell a home, vacant land, vacation and waterfront property, new construction, or investment property. She is also first time buyer specialists and relocation specialists for people relocating to the north and northwest suburbs.

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