IN THIS ISSUE
1. Home Sale Game
2. Best and Worst Cities for Commuters
3. Friends and Family
4. Quote of the Month
5. Food For Thought
6.
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Risk-Free Placements
at a
Discounted Price
Do you have
a candidate
considering a
move from
state to state?
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to email your candidate's information.
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to complete
an online
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Friends and Family
Benefits
As a value added service, we would like to invite your friends and family to enjoy the same great relocation benefits afforded to you at no cost!
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for details.
Quote of the Month
"Avoiding the phrase 'I don’t have time...', will soon help you to realize that you do have the time needed for just about anything you choose to accomplish in life."
~Bo Bennett
Food For Thought...
You must be the change you wish to
see in the world.
Where there is an
open mind, there will always be a frontier.
You must either
modify your dreams or magnify your skills.
To win without risk is to triumph without glory.
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HELP YOUR CANDIDATES
WIN THE NEW,
MORE CHALLENGING
HOME SALE GAME
The number one challenge when trying to relocate a candidate for a placement is selling a candidate's current home. There are several important steps that the homeowners can take to help improve their sales position
and make their property stand out in the crowd.
FIND A GOOD AGENT ...
Interviewing more than one agent is a must! Each agent brings not only market data, but their own experience, approach, and opinion to the table. The agent should provide a written marketing plan detailing why they should get the listing.
STAGE THE HOME ...
Home staging is important in order to attract buyers by overall look and feel. In addition, staged homes typically
sell faster, receive higher offers and have an edge over competing properties.
It is best to start the staging process by following the 3 “D” theory… disassociate, de-personalize, and de-clutter. The homeowners must try and look at their property “through
the eyes of the buyers” and remove all emotion.
Rent a storage unit and eliminate any and all clutter. Rearrange closets and cupboards and scrutinize every nook and cranny. Make any repairs that are needed and clean to make it sparkle. Also, check the home’s curb appeal – first impressions are crucial. And most importantly - neutralize! The current homeowners may like deep colors, but potential buyers may not.
KNOW THE MARKET ...
Research, research, and more research! Go online and look
up comparable homes on the market. Note the list prices and the home options that are available. Make comparisons. It is also a good idea to physically go and look at a few homes that are listed to check out the competition.
KNOW THE CONSUMER ...
There are currently 67 million people looking to buy, sell, or rent. It pays to know what consumers want in
a home and how to attract them. Consult a real estate specialist in the area for this information.
HOLD THE AGENT ACCOUNTABLE ...
Your candidate's home is now listed! Congratulations! Now
it's time for the agent to earn their commission. Hold the agent accountable for the marketing plan that was put in place before listing the home. At an absolute minimum, require regular updates and ensure feedback from the agent.
In summary, the best way to avoid a potential fall off when placing a relocation candidate is to ensure that the candidate has taken these necessary steps to prepare for their home for sale. This could potentially be the biggest financial transaction that they will make and planning ahead is vital
for success.
Contact your Recruiter Relocation representative today to find out more about how we approach this matter head-on. RR helps find qualified agents, requires regular marketing updates, suggests marketing techniques, and manages the entire real estate transaction with and for your candidates.
Also, here are a few websites that might help:
www.about.com
Search engine to help with any real estate question
http://www.homestaging.com/index.html
Home staging resource
http://realestate.msn.com
Great articles on staging and other real estate questions
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/real_estate/
Home improvement and homeowner assistance
www.recruiterrelocation.com
Great company, great people, and great relocation help
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