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Fredericksburg Realty assumes a special obligation when it comes to marketing and selling property. This singular imperative is based on and accomplished by adherence to an exacting set of standards that express the highest professional principles and offer Fredericksburg Realty’s clients unparalleled service with every type of a realty transaction.
Reputation. Fredericksburg Realty’s reputation is second to none. Backed by 42 years of superior service, the company has developed a strong trust and a solid bond with local and state lenders, banks, title and construction firms, appraisers, attorneys, community leaders and other real estate entities. Many of Fredericksburg Realty’s agents have served--and are serving--on numerous boards and community organizations and their dedication to the betterment of the community has been widely recognized.
Expertise. The professionals at Fredericksburg Realty continue to lead the way in property sales for Gillespie County, moving into their sixth year as the top-ranked Multiple Listing Service sales force. These same professionals continue to hone their marketing and sales capabilities with continuing educational pursuits, adding new degrees of technical, legal and personal accomplishments on a regular basis. Adding to this educational foundation are the unique and invaluable negotiation and consultation skills that are an integral part of Fredericksburg Realty’s success as the leader in local property sales.
Representation. One of the most important qualities that Fredericksburg Realty values is total dedication to their clients: complete representation from A to Z. Selling a piece of property is often a complex experience that, at first glance, can be daunting, but a seasoned agent can make even the knottiest proceeding a smooth operation. Fredericksburg Realty professionals are adept at dealing with every facet of all property transaction and stay beside their clients every step of the way. They take special pride, too, in the art of communication, so that a seller feels comfortable with each phase of the selling process.
Evaluation. Fredericksburg Realty prides itself in making accurate, timely and informed pricing strategies for every piece of property they list. A thorough knowledge of local market conditions coupled with access to statistical, projective and analytical databases from a wide selection of sources give the company’s agents a definitive edge in the property-selling arena. Fredericksburg Realty professionals avidly monitor not only the local real estate scene, but also pay careful attention to state and national property-sale-and-purchase trends.
Presence. Over one million visitors visit Fredericksburg annually. Fredericksburg Realty’s central location on the town’s historic Main Street insure that hundreds of these visitors make it a point to walk in the office on a monthly basis. And this is just the tip of the advertising iceberg: Fredericksburg Realty employs a broad array of media assets to give maximum exposure to the properties they list, starting with the worldwide web--where more than 80 percent of all buyers begin their search for real estate--and moving through newspapers, magazines, specialty publications and other public access outlets. Networking and co-brokering with other real estate companies provide an impressively extensive platform for their clientele that reaches across the country and, via the huge Internet pipeline, throughout the world.
We recommend that you refrain from discussing the following types of information with any buyers or real estate agents, regardless of whom they represent, other than your own listing agent:
- Reason for selling
- Motivation urgency to sell
- Willingness to consider an offer less than the listing price
- Terms under which you would sell
- Relocation timing, benefits of policies…if applicable
- Items of personal property which you “might” be willing to include in the sale
- Any confidential information that would serve to disclose your negotiating strategy
You Will Save Time and Money With Fredericksburg Realty Representing your Interests!
Fredericksburg Realty and our team of Real Estate Specialists are constantly researching market trends, financing trends, development, etc. We are aware of structural issues, codes, zoning, and a myriad of other real estate related issues. Our expert advice can prove invaluable when faced with the enormous task of selling your property.
Guiding you through the regulatory jungle of red tape:
- Fredericksburg Realty’s Specialists will keep you updated on market fluctuations pertaining to price, the financial market, buyer demand, etc., and explain their effect on the sale of your property.
- You will be made aware of all the various methods of financing used by buyers.
Keep in mind that buyers want to obtain the lowest price and best terms for themselves.
- Fredericksburg Realty will work with the appraisers to be sure the property will appraise and/or structure the contract to cover this aspect of the work with inspection companies to be sure that minor repair items do not prevent your closing from taking place. Fredericksburg Realty will work to resolve any possible problems quickly and economically.
- Fredericksburg Realty will verify a buyer’s pre-qualification before presenting their offer.
- Fredericksburg Realty will only present you with good contracts that protect your interests. We will negotiate the best possible price and terms for you. Fredericksburg Realty will protect your valuable equity and ensure that you receive top dollar for your investment in your home.
- Fredericksburg Realty will keep you informed of all mortgage, title, and other closing procedures after the contract has been accepted. We will update you regularly, and provide you with all closing details and follow up on all contingency dates, etc.
And finally what you’ve been waiting for…
Your check at Closing and Funding!
Additional Tips For Sellers:
• 23 Questions to Ask Your Realtor
• How You Control the Sale of Your Home
• The Importance of Intelligent Pricing
• Why Should My property Be in the Best Condition and at the Best Price Before it is on the Market?
At Fredericksburg Realty, we adhere to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics:
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® adopted the Code of Ethics in 1913, following the professions of medicine, law,
and engineering.
REALTORS® are real estate professionals who have chosen to join the National Association and abide by its strict Code of Ethics.
What does this mean to you? It means that any REALTOR® with whom you work has voluntarily agreed to abide by a Code of Ethics, based on professionalism and protection of the public.
REALTORS® are subject to disciplinary action and sanctions if they violate the duties imposed by the Code of Ethics.
The Code of Ethics is a detailed document that spells out the professional responsibilities of
every REALTOR®.
Do not hesitate to ask a REALTOR® for a copy of the Code, including the Standards of Practice. The Code is your assurance of dealing
with a professional who has your best interests in mind.
The Code of Ethics consists of seventeen Articles and related Standards of Practice. The basic principles of the Code are summarized to the right.
Please note that the following is not a substitute for the Code, but simply a general overview of the Code’s key principles. For additional
information about the Code of Ethics and its enforcement, speak with a REALTOR® or contact the local association of REALTORS® nearest you. |
Duties to Clients and Customers
Article 1
REALTORS® protect and promote their clients’ interests while treating all parties honestly.
Article 2
REALTORS® refrain from exaggeration, misrepresentation, or concealment of pertinent facts related to property or transactions.
Article 3
REALTORS® cooperate with other real estate
professionals to advance their clients’ best
interests.
Article 4
When buying or selling on their own account or for their families or firms,
REALTORS® make their true position or
interest known.
Article 5
REALTORS® do not provide professional services where they have any present or
contemplated interest in property without
disclosing that interest to all affected parties.
Article 6
REALTORS® disclose any fee or financial
benefit they may receive from recommend-
ing related real estate products or services.
Article 7
REALTORS® receive compensation from
only one party, except where they make full
disclosure and receive informed consent
from their client.
Article 8
REALTORS® keep entrusted funds of clients
and customers in a separate escrow account.
Article 9
REALTORS® make sure that contract details
are spelled out in writing and that parties
receive copies. |
Duties to the Public
Article 10
REALTORS® give equal professional service
to all clients and customers irrespective of
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status, or national origin.
Article 11
REALTORS® are knowledgeable and
competent in the fields of practice in which
they engage or they get assistance from a
knowledgeable professional, or disclose any
lack of expertise to their client.
Article 12
REALTORS® paint a true picture in their advertising and in other public representations.
Article 13
REALTORS® do not engage in the unauthorized practice of law.
Article 14
REALTORS® willingly participate in ethics
investigations and enforcement actions.
Duties to REALTORS®
Article 15
REALTORS® make only truthful, objective
comments about other real estate professionals.
Article 16
Respect the exclusive representation or
exclusive brokerage relationship agreements
that other REALTORS® have with their
clients.
Article 17
REALTORS® arbitrate financial disagreements with other REALTORS® and with
their clients.
Click here to download the REALTORS® Code of Ethics as a PDF |
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