Comprehensive Marketing

Print Internet Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Thorough Marketing Tracking

1-800 Phone Number Realtor.com Hit Page Real Comp Hit Page

Full Representation

Reviewing of Contracts Presenting of Contracts Finalizing All Conditions Title Work Review

Below are a few actions you can take to help The Porritt Group and increase the success of selling your home.

What You Can Do To Help The Porritt Group

Communication Interior Exterior

Comprehensive Marketing: Types of Marketing Print 1. Oakland Press: A daily newspaper distributed through out Oakland County. 2. Preferred: A high quality gloss magazine, available in local grocery stores, gas stations, etc. 3. Lakefront: A black and white magazine focused on lakefront properties mailed to all Oakland County lakefront homeowners. 4. Advertiser: An Oxford newspaper containing local ads 5. North/South Oakland Homes: A Black and White Magazine, also available in local grocery stores 6. The Observer and Eccentric: Newspaper distributed in several cities of Oakland County 7. The Real Estate Book: Don’t Use it Anymore Change to Mirealsource Homes: Spot Color Magazine distributed throughout Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, and portions of Oakland Counties Internet 80% of potential buyers begin their search on the internet, this makes marketing online an essential instrument for guiding buyers to your home. 1. www.porrittgroup.com 2. www.realcomponline.com 3. www.mirealsource.com 4. www.realtor.com 5. www.homes.com MLS Multiple Listing Service: This is a service available to agents that allows them to share their listings and search others for a home that meets their buyers’ needs.

Thorough Marketing Tracking 1-800 Phone Number 1-800-949-4708 The 800 # is found on all advertisements and brochures. Each of our listings has an individual “code” or extension that will provide callers with all specific information regarding your home. The number is linked to a website that allows us to see the number of calls and who has called so we can follow up with those callers and share with you the number of interested people have called on your home. 1-866-PORRITT Toll free number to our office that again allows us to track the number of calls. Realtor.com Hit Page www.realtor.com: this page provides us a report of the number of people that have viewed your home. Real Comp Hit Page www.realcomponline.com: This page tells us the number of agents that have viewed and emailed your listing to clients.

Full Representation Reviewing of Contracts: Forms Glossary Following you will find copies of all the forms you will be required to complete upon listing your home. This section defines what each form is, as well as its purpose. Exclusive Right To Sell - This is the binding listing contract which will describe your property, it's address, the listing price, the listing term, commission rate and any exclusions on the property. Please review this form carefully. Seller's Disclosure Statement (2 pages) - All sellers in Michigan are by law required to submit a Seller's Disclosure Statement upon execution of a listing and/or sale of property. Please review and complete this form very carefully, line by line. It is your duty to disclose any and all information you have regarding all aspects of your property. Lead Base Paint Closure (Disclosure) - Sellers whose properties were built prior to 1978 are required by law to submit a disclosure regarding lead based paint presence in your home. Lead Base Paint Acknowledgement - Sellers whose properties were built after 1978 are able to warrant that the property was indeed built after 1978, and that they are aware a lead based paint disclosure is not mandatory. Agency disclosure - As your listing agent, I am working as your personal Seller's Agent. This form verifies this, and discusses all types of agency available per state regulation. Seller Information / Payoff Request - This form requests your current mortgage information, your social security numbers, and association information. This form is supplied directly to the title company who uses this information upon the sale of your property to obtain payoff figures, ensuring that your property can be sold with clear title. Realcomp II Listing Form - This form submits your property information to the MLS system (which feeds Realtor.com). It describes in detail the features offered/available on your property. The accuracy of the information on this form is crucial, it is the information accessed by all Realtors and hence buyers who may be interested in your property. You may want to make notes in preparation for your meeting with a Porritt Group Realtor to verify room sizes and information accuracy. Presenting of Contracts (Contract Review) Presenting the Offer - Be assured that as soon as I am aware that a written offer has been signed, I will contact you immediately. Please note that when I call you, I may or may not yet be aware of the terms of the offer. When i have the contract in hand, I will study it closely and review each of the terms and conditions with you to your complete understanding and satisfaction. Three Options to Consider - When we consider the terms of the contract, remember that you are in charge. You are free to deal with the contract as you choose, and I will be there to assist you. Generally there are three options available to you: A. Accept the offer as presented. I will convey your acceptance and the home is SOLD! B. Make another proposal - Propose the changes to the offer, i.e., price, personal property, closing or possession date etc., so that it is acceptable to you. Be aware however that when you change anything that the buyer is completely freed from the earlier commitment to buy. I will convey the terms of your proposal, and the prospective purchaser may either accept, reject, or offer a new proposal. C. Reject the offer. Finalizing All Conditions A. Buyers Financing: If the contract states that the buyer has a specific number of days to secure financing for the home, it is his responsibility to apply for and secure a loan commitment within that time frame. The lending institution must... 1. Verify that the buyer has the ability to meet the monthly loan payment. They will examine the buyers credit history and employment record, etc. 2. Verify that the value of your home is enough to insure the safety of their loan. An appraiser, assigned by the lender will visit your home to affirm that it's value, based on a study of comparable homes, adequately secures the loan that they are making to your buyer. The mortgage loan underwriter will approve the loan based upon a satisfactory review of the above information. B. After the loan is approved, more legal work is necessary, although you will need to have very little involvement. The property title will be searched, title insurance will be ordered, and an updated survey of the property may need to be ordered. If the property is a condominium, the association may be contacted. C. When the paperwork is in order, the time and place of settlement will be agreed to by all parties involved. We will cooperate totally to insure a smooth and timely closing. D. Prior to the time of closing, the buyer may request a physical inspection of the home. The buyers may or may not be accompanied by a property inspector that they have engaged at their own expense. E. Keys will be delivered to the buyers at the closing, or whenever possession has been agreed upon. F. At closing, the documents finalizing the sale will be signed by all parties and all funds will be disbursed. Title Work Review My responsibilities are not fulfilled until the transaction is completed. A. I will follow the transactions progress and will inform you of significant developments. B. I will do everything in my power to work with your lender, account, lawyer, etc., to insure a timely and highly satisfactory settlement for you. C. Know that, beyond the above, that I am here to answer any questions and to resolve any problems that you may have. I want this to be a positive experience for you.

What You Can Do To Help The Porritt Group Communication Communication is a vital part of successfully selling your home. The information that we will need from you includes: 1. Any changes to your home 2. Incorrect information/Updates in listing 3. Your individual needs (more brochures, extra signs, etc.) 4. Vacation Times 5. Showing instructions (certain times, pets, etc.) Interior Basement, Attic, Garage Clean out attic, basement and garage and dispose of everything you aren't taking with you when you move. Separate items that you won't need again until after you have moved and pack them away neatly in boxes. Make certain that there is plenty of light in the stairway to the basement. Paint ceilings and walls of basement a light color if it is currently dark and gloomy. Repair cracks in the basement floor. Vacuum garage, attic floors and rafters. Arrange and stack items neatly against walls to make room appear larger. Kitchen Make the kitchen bright and attractive. It is the most important room in the house. If it is dull and dated, paint the cupboards and update cabinet hardware. Clean ventilating hood. Put down new flooring if current flooring is worn. Remove excess small appliances such as toasters, coffee makers and can openers to clear counter space and make the room appear spacious. Bathroom Repair dripping faucets. Keep towels fresh and neatly folded. Clean stains from toilets, bathtubs and sinks. Clean mirrors. Keep a room deodorizer in bathrooms. Replace old caulking around bathtubs. Living Areas Have all plaster in top shape. Cracks, nail pops and visible seams in dry wall are easily fixed. Check ceilings for leaks and leak stains. Fix the cause of the damage, repair ceiling and repaint. Stick to white and neutrals when redecorating or repainting. Clean out fireplace and lay logs in it. Wash windows and replace/repair any broken glass or screens. Make certain they open and close easily. Replace all burned out light bulbs and make certain all switches are in working order. All bulbs should be at least 60 watts. Make floors shine and repair any creaking boards or stair treads. Straighten up closets, get rid of excess items, and store out-of-season clothing to make closets look larger. Use room deodorizers to eliminate musty odors. Lubricate all sticking or squeaking doors. Exterior Make sure lawn is well manicured, shrubs are neatly clipped, walks, porches, decks, and patios should all be swept clean. The grounds make a crucial first impression. Invest in new landscaping only in highly visible areas. Cut back overgrown shrubbery that looks scraggly or keeps light out of the house. Paint your house if necessary. A well maintained exterior does more for sales appeal than any other factor. At least paint windows, shutters and trim is exterior looks dull or shabby. Make sure walks are always free of snow and ice in the winter. Inspect the roof and gutters Clean out badly clogged gutters and replace worn or missing roofing shingles. Repaint the front door if necessary and put out a pot of flowers or some other attractive touch by the front door. Repair any broken steps.