Christopher Orth
 

 
Christopher Orth - Philadelphia's Real Estate "The Third Generation Realtor"


Christopher Orth

Selling a Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


 


Selling your home is an involved process that affects your family and your future.  Before you begin this process, you'll want to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information.  When should you sell?  How do you get the best price? What kinds of renovations should be made prior to the sale? 

These home selling reports will assist you in answering the many questions that arise during the home selling process.  When you're armed with the right information, and an experienced real estate professional, you'll be closer to reaching your goal - selling your home fast, and for the best price.

Please contact me if you have any questions about selling your Philadelphia home. 

Below, select desired reports and complete the form provided.



Common Selling Mistakes

Learn the top nine selling mistakes, and what steps you can take to avoid them.

The Sale Process

The Sale Process of Your Home!

Selling Your Home

Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again.

How to Price

How to price your home – one of the most important issues you will face.

The Right Selling Price

When you’re selling your home, the price you set is a critical factor in the return you’ll receive. Learn several factors to base the assessment of your home.

The Challenges of Pricing Your Home

Pricing Your Home Right Makes the Difference!

Getting Ready to Move

A few tips for preparing to move.

Moving Checklist

Chris put together a moving checklist prior to settlement.

Garage Sales

Tips for Garage Sales

Surviving the Sale

Getting a good price for your home is important, but minimizing stress and simplifying the selling process can be just as essential.

Selling Your Home in the Winter.

Tips for Selling your home in the Winter.

Remodeling Your Home

Ideas and Tips for Remodeling Your Home


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What Chris Can Do For You


The often complex process required to sell your house can be confusing and exhausting. It helps to know you are not alone and that you have, at your disposal, your Agent's professional expertise. I will help you to do the following:
  • Educate you through the entire process
  • Listen to your needs to understand your real estate objectives
  • Help you understand all of the paperwork
  • Handle any problems that arise during the transaction
  • Properly prepare forms, contracts and disclosures, which are required by law, and make sure that they are legally correct
  • Provide comparable sales data to assure that you are setting the proper price for your home
  • Guide you regarding the repairs that should be made
  • Show you homes in an effective and professional manner
  • Guide you in your selection of escrow/closing and title people
  • Oversee the closing process
  • Help you spot buyers who are attempting to take advantage of you
  • Help you understand the use and limitations of good faith deposits
  • Advise you as to when you should seek the advice of an attorney
  • Make sure the appraisal process is handled properly
  • Help you to understand the complete escrow/closing and title process
  • Advise you as to any inspections such as septic, well or soil, which might be applicable to your property
  • Guide you as to how the escrow/closing instructions should be prepared
  • Properly handle the walk-through process with you prior to the final closing
  • See that any repairs or requirements are met prior to the closing
  • Advise you as to what course of action should be taken if the buyer refuses to close the transaction
  • Negotiate and deal effectively on your behalf with the buyers, other agents, escrow/closing, title people and attorneys
  • See that each and every facet of the buying process is effectively and professionally handled in your best interest

What Happens When Your Home Is Listed?


When listing your home with me, be assured that keeping you informed of all client interest and market activity is a high priority of mine. Whether by phone, by e-mail, or by written notification, I will report regularly to you and keep you apprised of all relevant information including:

  • Broker feedback from broker tours and open houses
  • Client feedback from showing appointments including broker feedback
  • Advertising notifications
  • Any new market data or trends affecting the sale of your home
  • Review of your home’s marketing activities
  • Suggested adjustments to your marketing plan or pricing strategy

If you are interested in selling your property but have not listed yet, it would be my pleasure to show you all the ways in which I can effectively market your property through a Listing Presentation.


Benefits of a Seller's Agent


When buying or selling a home, people often question the need for a Realtor® because they are tempted to avoid paying the commission. Keep in mind that if you take on the duties of buying or selling a home unassisted, you also assume many difficult responsibilities.

Without a Realtor®, SELLERS do all the work and take all the risks.

Time and expense
You pay for costly ads that may prove ineffective and you pay for legal fees. You must stay constantly at home "on duty" seven days a week, or miss possible contact with potential buyers.

Screening
Your "For Sale" sign and advertising may attract unqualified, curious people seeking entry into your home. Identifying a real prospect is often difficult. Without an agent, you could spend all your time with unqualified buyers. Furthermore, an agent will use their valuable contacts to find the right buyer.

Negotiation
For sellers without a Realtor®, negotiations lead to the most difficulties. A skillful third-party negotiator is usually necessary to secure a beneficial final agreement between the buyer and the seller and to provide a greater net return on your investment.

Financing Arrangements
Realtors® can save you hours of research by sharing their knowledge about where money is available and who has the most competitive rates.

Is It Worth It?
The commission "saved" may prove inadequate to meet the total costs of your own time and marketing efforts. Who wins if you sell through a Realtor®..? You do!


"Experience Counts"


Christopher Orth
 
Christopher Orth
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Phone: 215-698-1515 x215
Cell: 267-980-2260
Fax: 215-698-2164
Address: 15501 Bustleton Avenue
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania 19116
Country: United States
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