Home Star Realty is a full-service Real Estate Company serving all Dayton and surrounding areas including Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Springboro, and Kettering. We offer professional real estate services for Buyers, Sellers, Investors, and Property Management in the Dayton area. We never charge “processing” fees as many other companies do. We believe our commission rates are fair. Our competitive commission plans will help save you money without sacrificing services!
Click on the links below for information about selling your home and the services we provide to home sellers.
Services Provided to the Seller
The Facts About Selling Your Home
Home Star Realty offers two commission plans to choose from:
Flat Rate: This is a flat commission rate of 6%. This
includes full services and is based on the accepted contract
sales price.
Graduated Rate: This plan offers full services with
a graduated commission rate based on the time frame of the accepted,
non-contingent contract.
- If a contract is accepted within the first 30 days
of the listing agreement, then the commission rate is 5
½% of the accepted sales price. - If a contract is accepted within the 31st – 60th day of
the listing agreement, then the rate is 6% of the accepted
sales price. - If a contract is accepted beyond that 60th day, then the
rate caps off at 6 1/2 % for the remainder of the listing
agreement.
Here are some of the popular sources we’ll use to sell your home:
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Zillow.com
MilitaryByOwner.com
Realtor.com
HomeStarDayton.com
Harmon Homes Magazine
Dayton Daily News Tour of Homes (For Open Houses)
Dayton Daily News Classified Line Ads
Suburban Newspapers of Dayton
Oakwood Register
Wright-Patt Housing Database
“Just Listed” Cards – Target Marketing
Personal Property Brochure
- Assist in determining Fair Market Value by reviewing market
demand, seasonability of sales, location and many other
variables which often alter your home’s value. - Suggest ways to improve sale-ability based on Fair Market
Value. - Locate qualified Buyers through the local and national
multiple listing services. - Keep you informed of any interest in your home from initial
contact with the buyer to feedback from the buyer after
viewing your home. - Highlight showings by illustrating the best features.
- Qualify and counsel serious buyers toward a decision. Buyers
need answers to countless questions, not only on your property,
but on other technical matters. As your Realtor, I will
make detailed arrangements for financing, and serve the
buyer in dozens of ways to make it easy for him/her to complete
the purchase of your home. - Keep up-to-date with the best financing available, including
special lending programs your home may qualify for. - Synchronize buyer/seller transactions.
- Assist in the steps involved to ensure a successful closing.
- Handle any and all complications that occur throughout
this process…from before the contract to after the
closing. - Arrange your relocation needs, whether for temporary housing
or a permanent move out of the area. - Work to exceed your expectations.
“Why should I price my home realistically … I
can always come down on my price later, right?”
TIMING
Chances are that your home will sell at its fair market value.
Pricing it realistically from the start simply increases the
likelihood of a timely sale with less inconvenience and greater
monetary return.
COMPETITION
Buyers educate themselves by viewing many homes. They know what
is a fair price. If your home is not competitive in value with
those they have seen, it will not sell. If your home is not
priced within the correct range, it very likely will not be
exposed to its potential or targeted buyers.
REPUTATION
Overpricing causes most homes to remain on the market too long.
Buyers, aware of a long exposure period, are often hesitant
to make an offer because they fear “something is wrong”
with the house. Often homes that are on the market for a long
time eventually sell for less than their fair market value.
INCONVENIENCE
If overpricing keeps your home from selling promptly, you can
end up owning two homes-the one you’ve already purchased and
the one you are trying to sell. This can prove costly and worrisome,
as well as inconvenient.
THE MOST CRITICAL PART OF MARKETING YOUR HOME IS DONE THE NIGHT
WE DECIDE THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE OF YOUR HOME.
IF YOU ARE UNWILLING TO LIST YOUR HOME AT THE CURRENT MARKET
VALUE, YOU ARE BETTER SERVED TO NOT PUT IT ON THE MARKET AT
ALL.
PRICE FACT: The best chance for selling your property is within
the first seven weeks. Studies show that the longer a property
stays on the market, the less the seller will net.
It is very important to price your property at a competitive
market value at the signing of the employment agreement. The
market is so competitive that even over pricing by a few thousand
dollars could mean that your house will not sell. Interestingly,
your first offer is usually your best offer. Here are a few
good reasons for pricing your property at the current market
value right from the start.
An overpriced home:
- Minimizes offers
- Lowers agent response
- Limits qualified buyers
- Reduces showings
- Lowers prospects
- Limits financing
- Wastes advertising
- Nets less for the seller
CLEAN FACT: Most people are turned off by even the smallest
amount of uncleanliness or odor when buying a home. Sellers
lose thousands of dollars because the home is not clean.
If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your
home faster and net
hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more. If you are planning
on moving, why
not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear
larger? Make more space. Odors must be eliminated especially
if you have pets, diaper pails, or if you are a smoker. You
may not notice the smell but buyers do! Most agents have a difficult
time talking to their sellers about odors. By employing us to
get the most money for you, the seller, do not take offense
if we must confront you about odor problems.
ACCESS FACT: Agents will not show your home if access is not
readily available. They do not have time to run around town
all day picking up and dropping off keys. They want to sell
homes!!
The greatest way to show a house is to have a lockbox. When
your home is scheduled to be shown, please do the following:
- Keep all lights on
- Open all drapes and shutters open
- Leave soft music playing
- Leave the premises
- Take a short walk with pets
- Help the buyer be at ease
- Let the agents do their job
PAINT AND CARPET FACT: Paint is your best improvement investment
for getting a greater return on your money.
Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat and look fresh.
If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint
looks faded, it is time to paint. If your carpet is worn, dirty,
outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider
replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem.
Don’t think that the buyers have more money than you to replace
carpet. They don’t. They simply buy elsewhere.
YARD FACT: Your front yard immediately reflects the inside
condition of your house to the buyer. It is the first thing
a buyer sees.
The Dayton area has a good climate, therefore, outside activities
are important. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the
trees are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street.
Have the grass mowed, trimmed, and edged. Walkways should be
swept. Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. This all adds
to curb appeal. If a buyer does not like the outside, they simply
drive on.
My objectives are the following:
- To get as many agents and qualified buyers as possible
into your home until SOLD! - To communicate the results of our activities to you on
a regular basis. - To assist you in getting the highest possible dollar value
for your property in the shortest period of time with the
least problems to you. - To constantly look for the best possible methods of exposing
your property to potential qualified buyers. - To earn your repeat and referral business forever.
My PERFORMANCE CAMPAIGN for marketing your property:
1) Submit your home to the Multiple Listing Service to be viewed
by over 1600 local realtors.
2) Preview your property to take detailed notes, brainstorm,
and target the potential buyer.
3) Promote your property by networking with other Top Agents
in the area for maximum exposure.
4) Develop a list of features and benefits of your home for
a color photo brochure.
5) Suggest initial changes to make your property more marketable.
6) Update you as to any recent sales so that you always know
the position of your property in the market.
7) Provide additional exposure by installing a professional
real estate sign.
8 ) Use local publications for advertising.
9) Pre-qualify prospective buyers that contact us directly.
10) Follow-up on all showings by other Realtors.
11) Assist in producing a written offer as quickly as possible.
12) All calls on your property will come directly to me, as
opposed to going to a large office with many Realtors unfamiliar
with your property, thus I will be able to track ALL activity
and inquiries on your property PERSONALLY!
13) Represent you on the presentation of all offers and help
negotiate the best price and terms.
14) Handle details, follow-up and keep you informed, after the
contract has been accepted, and oversee all mortgage, title
and closing procedures.
15) DELIVER YOUR CHECK AT THE CLOSING!
The Offer Procedure
Once an offer is received on your property, I will meet with
you to discuss whether you wish to accept or counter the offer.
I am required by law to present ALL offers.
Items to pay special attention to:
1) Are property taxes based on long or short proration?
2) What is the length of time for loan approval?
3) Who is paying the closing fees?
4) Time frames on all inspections?
5) Who is paying for the inspections?
6) What is the inspection repair period?
7) Are there limits of liability on repair work?
8) What is the length of the contract?
9) What are occupancy requirements?
10) Is this offer contingent on the buyer’s home selling first?
I will prepare a seller’s net sheet that will show you the
approximate proceeds you will receive at the closing to help
you make an educated decision about the offer.
