Prepared for: Amy Chow Property: 32 Hill St . Unit 301 Prepared by: John Ames, CRS AMES Realty St. Louis, MO www.JohnAmesRealty.com

What Ames Realty will do for you!

About My Company Ames Realty started in 1991 Excellent reputation for serving residential buyers and sellers Huge network Recognized for excellence in service High standards in customer service John Ames, CRS 3

About Me Specialty: Fulltime Certified Residential Specialist representing buyers and sellers Giving personalized service in single family homes, condos, garden homes and land Working with families to obtain superior quality in a home at an affordable price Experience: Obtained real estate license in 1984 and state brokers license in 1991 John Ames, CRS 2

What My Clients Say “John was easy and fun to work with. He sold our home in fewer days than we expected.” Jan Thomas “We refer all of our friends and family to John Ames because we know John will take great care of them.” Mr. and Mrs. Guy Williams 4

Homes I’ve Sold I’ve sold numerous other condos in this city that are similar in size and price range. 32 Hill St. Unit 230 1243 Spring St. Unit 5 I already know who is going to buy your condo. Young professional or young couple moving into the city for job or lifestyle change 5

Why Work With a CRS? Technology Experience and Education Ethics Training available to a CRS includes a strong focus on technology and the real estate business Experience and Education To earn the Certified Residential Specialist Designation, every REALTOR® must have a significant mix of experience, education and real estate transactions Ethics CRS designees SELL MORE HOMES 6

Working Together We Will: Using the Internet: Determine the price for your property Present your property to its best advantage Establish terms of the sale Attend to every detail of the transaction Using the Internet: You’ll have access to the entire sales process online I’ll set up an account for you to view, sign, and manage all paper work online 12

Your Expectations To better meet your needs, let’s discuss the following: Communication Previous home selling experience Concerns Expectations Motivation Time frame Home selling decisions Price

Marketing Plan Local marketing Working with the real estate community Relocation and referral services Internet Signage MLS

Specific Internet Marketing Strategies Take multiple interior and exterior photos Create presentations Create a master flyer for distribution Create a digital flyer for e-mail distribution Post in MLS Virtual Tours for viewing by online consumers within listing and on YouTube E-mail digital flyers to top agents in area

Internet Websites www.JohnAmesRealty.com Realtor.com Local paper website Craigslist YouTube Etc.

Showcase Your Home A complete guide helping you, the homeowner, maximize the market position of your home by making improvements to the condition of your home and creating a pleasing and welcoming presentation 17

Financing Options Written financing options to help buyers to make the decision to buy your home, such as financing plans, 15 year vs. 30 year mortgages, adjustable vs. fixed rate mortgages, repurchase analysis and amortization schedules. 19

Home Warranty Plans Types of home warranty plans The impact of warranty plans Recommendations Any additional information that may be helpful 21

What Affects the Market Value of Your Property? We must deal with some factors that we have no control over: Physical qualities of your property (location, age, size, floor plan) Market conditions (interest rates, availability of financing, buyer demand, prices of recently sold properties, state of the economy, seasonal demand) The competition (the number of similar properties for sale; their prices, financing terms, location and condition) 13

Risk of Overpricing Listing Price Number of Potential Buyers 14

Pricing Analysis A complete analysis of transactions that have occurred in your neighborhood including those that have sold and those currently on the market in order to agree upon a price for your property 16

My Service Pledge Represent your best interests Consistent communication Personal attention Problem-solving Your real estate professional for life