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ABOUT US
Dave Jones
Broker Associate, Prudential Kahler Realtors
I have lived in Rapid City my entire life and have extensive knowledge of the area. I feel very fortunate to have met and worked with so many great people over the years. I am also proud to bring over 30 years of business experience to Prudential Kahler REALTORS. I feel very fortunate to be a local and state director for the Black Hills Association of REALTORS This year I had the honor to be inducted into the Presidents Circle by The Prudential Real Estate Network. I join the top 3% of the 50,000 Prudential agents in North America. I also had the good fortune to be the Top Producer and Selling agent in our office the past 4 years in a row. I am also a past Realtor of the Year! Plus, we have the resources and backing of the Prudential Company, one the strongest and most respected names in the financial and business world. For buyers, my business background helps negotiate the best possible deal. Our cutting edge technology searches for the property thats just right for you. Nothing satisfies me more than seeing the smiles that come with a successful purchase of a lifetime. One more thing, we also make your buying experience a lot of fun. Just ask any of our clients.
Kelsey DeMers
Marketing Assistant, Dave Jones Group
I was born and raised in Winner, SD but have lived in the Rapid City area for more than 5 years. I am a graduate of Black Hills State University with a B.S. in Business administration with an emphasis in Tourism and Hospitality along with a Marketing minor. I decided to join The Dave Jones Group because of my interest in real estate as well as the opportunity to learn and help grow his business. I am excited to use my marketing and business education and experience to better assist clients and prospective clients with their real estate transactions.
AGENCY AGREEMENTS
South Dakota law requires 3 forms to be signed by buyers or seller who are working with a real estate agent. These forms were produced to specifically protect you and your rights. Below you will find brief explanations of the real estate relationship disclosure, agency agreement, and the agency agreement addendum. REAL ESTATE RELATIONSHIP DICLOSURE
The purpose is to disclose or explain the different forms of real estate relationships, or agencies, that exist. This form also documents that you have been given a Consumer Real Estate Information Guide, which is also required by state law. Signing the Real Estate Relationship Disclosure does NOT constitute a contract or agreement with the agent or Prudential Kahler Realtors.
ONLINE MARKETING
According to the National Association of Realtors, over 80% of the population uses the internet to buy or sell homes. And this number isnt expected to decline. Online marketing is necessary to compete in todays marketplace, so we focus heavily on marketing online vs. print. Your home is put on over thirty websites, which are maintained and updated to reflect the additional photos taken, price changes, open houses, etc.
www.DaveJones.biz My Business Page on Facebook www.KahlerInc.com www.Realtor.com www.YourAddress.com www.PrudentialProperties.com www.prure.com www.PrudentialRealEstate.com www.BHMLS.com www.Trulia.com www.Vast.com www.CLRSearch.com www.Zillow.com www.Yahoo.com www.FrontDoor.com www.Oodle.com www.HotPads.com
www. Trovit.com www.CyberHomes.com www.Point2Homes.com www.HomeGain.com www.Homepages.com www.HouseLocator.com www.JustRealEstateListings.com www.Locanto.com www.PropertyIndex.com www.WallStreetJournal.com/ RealEstate www.HomesandLand.com www.NewYorkTimes.com www.UniqueGlobalEstates.com www.olx.com Dupont Registry
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MAKING AN IMPRESSION
SELLER STAGING IS A MUST
Every home seller wants to make a positive first impression. In order to do this, you need to repair, clean, and stage your home for showings. Staging allows potential buyers to get excited about the life they could have in your home. Here are some tips to get you started:
De-clutter. Less is more. Objectively go through your belongings, removing any unnecessary decorations or fixtures. Depersonalize your home by removing family pictures and creating a neutral place. By doing this, you allow a buyer to picture their personal belongings in the space. In addition, your home will appear cleaner and may even look larger. Define the space. Each rooms function should be easily identifiable. Avoid combining spaces, such as a craft/living room. The buyer may perceive there is not enough room in the home for each space individually. Avoid themed rooms. Your favorite sports team is more than likely not everyone elses. A themed room may not allow a buyers imagination to envision their own take on a space. Just as you removed family pictures, you need to neutralize any dcor that may not appeal to the masses. Keep it neutral. Bright colors, bold patterns, or other creative paint ideas need to be toned down and replaced with neutral colors. Use artwork, throw pillows, or flowers to bring in color and personality. Clean. Deep cleaning is an essential part of staging. If you have animals in your house, you may have become acclimated to the odors, but prospective buyers have not. Consider having your carpets cleaned, hang new shower curtains and clean linens, and cover couches with new, inexpensive slipcovers.
Properties priced above market value have a difficult time selling An evaluation of market activity is the most effective way to estimate a propertys potential selling price. A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) considers similar properties that: Have sold recently. This shows what buyers have actually paid for properties similar to
yours.
Are currently on the market. These are the properties yours will compete against. Failed to sell. Understanding why these properties did not sell can help
avoid disappointment in the marketing of your property.
SHOWING STATISTICS
ASKING PRICE IN RELATIONSHIP TO FAIR MARKET VALUE PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS WHO WILL LOOK AT PROPERTY
SELLERS COSTS
The professional service fee for both brokers (sellers agent and buyers agent) involved is 6% of the selling price. This is split equally between the seller and buyer agent and both respective offices. My services as your selling agent are covered in the fee above and include:
MLS (Multiple listing Service) exposure, which is accessed by all agents to view homes Marketing to ALL agents BHMLS.com exposure (main public website that lists homes for sale) Indoor detailed packets Outdoor flyers Lock Box which allows agents to show your home Marketing materials Company website exposure Personal website exposure www.davejones.biz Market reviews Certified Negotiations Expert Digital photography Signage Showings, follow-up and feedback All paperwork from listing through closing Professional guidance Documentation to title company Fee only paid upon a successful closing Open houses Advertising expenses Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Creating an individual website for your home Ordering a survey Market updates on a weekly basis
Approximately 2.5% of the selling price is needed to close on your home for the following fees:
All property taxes must be paid current to the day of closing. Please keep in mind that we are always a year behind in property taxes. Sellers share of the title insurance Title Company costs such as deed preparation, transfer of tax stamps, courier service, sales tax, attorney fees and other associated costs Property Survey
RADON FAQ
WHAT IS RADON?
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that is produced from the natural decay of uranium found in nearly all soil and then released into the air.