Are you thinking about selling your Park City vacation home? We’re sad to see you go, but we get it. Selling a vacation property can be a lucrative decision that can help you in the long run. Maybe you found yourself not spending enough time in Park City as you had planned, or maybe you’re hoping to use the proceeds of the sale to fund your next big adventure.
Regardless of the reasons why you want to sell your home away from home in Park City, it’s imperative that you work with a real estate team that is going to help maximize your sale and protect your investment.
Not all real estate teams are created equal, and some teams might just jive with your style better than others.
So when you’re looking for the best Park City real estate team to sell your vacation home, here are some of the key things you should consider:
How Diverse is the Team?
Celebrating our differences is what makes us stronger and in a market as unique and diverse as Park City, it’s important to know that your property is being represented across a spectrum. At CMFH, we work together as a unit, bringing our own unique experiences to the table when selling your home.
A team that is open and honest with each other will have more success marketing and promoting your property than a team that works independently of one another. Pooling resources, even if those resources are learned experiences or cultural norms, is important, and will help give your listing a competitive edge.
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Do They Have Support Staff?
Of course, you expect to work with a specific agent when you sign your listing agreement. But in many cases, agents who claim to always be the person answering the phone are not always going to get the job done.
Real estate agents are only as good as their support staff, and when the support staff is on the ball, updated on every aspect of your listing, and fully aware of your wants and needs, it’s like working with an extension of your agent. It feels seamless.
A great support staff is organized, responsive, and just another part of the team who is going to help your home sale go off without a hitch.
While your Realtor® is undoubtedly a talented person, they shouldn’t be a jack of all trades doing every part of your listing by themselves. Support staff are there to bolster our expertise when we need it.
Consider all the services you need in the process of selling your home:
Marketing
When marketing a home for sale in Park City, there’s much to do. We need photographers and videographers to take beautiful photos and videos, we use high-end technology to create interactive floor plans, and we work with graphic designers and administrative assistants to create beautiful print materials and get your listing on various websites. We also work with social media coordinators, marketing experts, advertisers, and beyond to help promote your listing to as wide of an audience as possible.
Showings and Logistics
In addition to working with stagers and interior designers, it’s also helpful to have support staff on hand to make sure the listing is well-prepared for showings. Someone should go to the property before a showing and set things up–open the curtains, turn on the lights, etc.
Conversely, there should also be someone on hand to shut things down after the showings. This person should know to turn off the lights, secure the property, do a final walkthrough, etc.
These logistical tasks help make sure your home is in tip-top condition, but also that your belongings are safe and your property is protected.
If you’re selling the home remotely, have you thought about selling it furnished or unfurnished? Depending on your unique needs, you might need help packing, getting rid of furniture, and beyond.
Do you have more questions about selling your home when you can’t be there? Read our blog post about selling your home remotely right here.
Transaction Coordination
Selling a home requires a lot of paperwork. With a transaction coordinator, you can rest easy knowing all the paperwork and preparation is done by someone who specializes in the type of documentation needed to sell a house.
Additionally, a transaction coordinator is adept at explaining the process thoroughly, so you know exactly what to expect throughout the entire process.
Someone to Manage Inspections
Selling a Park City vacation home is a bit different than selling other properties in other markets. For example, inspections here can have a lot of moving parts. It’s beneficial to have a dedicated member of the team whose job is primarily to “babysit” your inspection.
Particularly with luxury vacation homes, you may need more than just your average home inspection. You could need an elevator inspection, roof inspection, foundation inspection, the list goes on. With so many moving parts, it’s essential to have someone organized enough to handle all of it.
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What if Your Agent is Away?
Sometimes life can get in the way. If your listing agent falls ill or has a family emergency and can’t be reached, you absolutely do not want to be left hanging. With a larger team that works collaboratively, you’ll rest easy knowing that one or more agents on your team are fully aware of your transaction and can help you at any moment.
Whether it’s answering a question, returning a call, or setting up a last-minute showing. Things can move quickly when selling a vacation property, and your Park City real estate team needs to always be ready.
Does the Team Have a Database of Buyers?
You might hear it from a lot of different agents who say they have buyers on hand. But do they really? A database of buyers is one of the most valuable tools in any real estate agent’s toolkit. These are real people and other agents who are subscribed to be notified when new listings become available.
These people are actively looking in the market and could potentially be waiting for a vacation home exactly like yours. The size of an agent’s database is also important, as it correlates to how many eyes are going to be on your listing right from the start.
When you work with a team that pools resources, you can rest assured that the database of buyers as well as the industry contacts would be significantly higher than a single agent working alone.
More is Better!
A bigger team with more resources is always going to be the best way to sell your Park City vacation home. This is particularly true if the team model is all about collective knowledge, extensive preparation, and top-notch client service.
At CMFH, we believe strongly in combining our powers to make your home selling experience successful and stress-free. If you’re thinking about selling your Park City vacation home, get in touch with us today.
Email us directly at info@CFHparkcity.com or call 435-647-8035 today!
