Seller’s Guide to Success
Everything you need to know to sell your Mount Laurel home for top dollar, with less stress.
Partnering With Jacki & Stan
We have more than 20 years of combined experience and have lived in Mount Laurel for years. Jacki is licensed in PA and NJ and is a consistent top producer. We both majored in Accounting, and Stan is a former CEO of an orthopedic company. Our Bernese Mountain Dog, Cosmo, is part of the team too.
When you hire us, you get a team that treats your sale like it is our own.
- We guide you through every step
- Prompt calls and texts, every time
- Connection to all the services you need
- Immediate feedback after showings
- We represent your best interests
- A simple, stress-free sale
Our Results
vs. 43 days for the average agent. That is 58% faster.
vs. 98% for the average agent, about $31,296 more on a typical sale.
Ranked by sales volume and number of units.
Even a small difference adds up. On a $500,000 home, a 4% higher sale price is $30,000 more in your pocket.
The 4 Stages of Selling
Prelisting
Meet your Sales Associate, evaluate the property, discuss selling strategy, complete a market analysis, set the sales price and sign the listing agreement.
Prepping for Market
Launch the marketing campaign, take professional photos, install signs, submit the listing to the MLS, deliver a property brochure, start email campaigns and schedule an open house.
Active on Market
Hold the open house, begin showings, maintain curb appeal, keep the home show-ready and share all feedback with you.
Offer & Closing
Receive and negotiate offers, accept an offer, complete inspections and the appraisal, then close.
Our 3-Step Launch Plan
A phased launch builds early interest and anticipation, which puts you in the power position when offers arrive.
Exclusive Listing
Time to prepare your home, marketing and professional photography, with an option for early showings to high-urgency buyers who may pay top dollar.
3 days to 2 weeksComing Soon
The listing is announced and syndicated in the MLS with no showings. Buyers discover your home online while we advertise the open house and schedule showings.
2 to 3 days (Wed to Fri)MLS Active
Your home is fully prepped and marketed, ready to be showcased and sold for top dollar.
If neededPrelisting regulations vary by location. All listing agreements are set for six months minimum.
Home Selling by the Numbers
Introduction
Meet your agent. Share goals, questions and concerns.
Pricing
Expertly position your home in the marketplace.
Marketing
A comprehensive strategy maximizes your listing’s reach.
Listing
Your home is added to the MLS and appears on a vast network of websites.
Offers
Evaluate purchase offers and understand all terms and conditions.
Negotiations
Guidance, advice and strategy for your best possible outcome.
Under Contract
Agreements are reached and the deal heads to closing.
Closing Day
The transaction is completed and keys are handed to the new owner.
Steps to Prep Your Home
Simple tasks that make a great first impression.
Outside
- Trim, weed and tidy up the lawn and garden
- Clean up pet areas; resod or seed
- Repair screens, windows and doors
- Add fresh mulch under shrubs
- Add potted or hanging flowers to the deck or porch
Living and Family Rooms
- Rearrange furniture for a more spacious feel
- Remove any extra pieces and store them
- Spot clean carpets or rugs
- Use neutral paint or wallpaper
- Accent with fresh flowers
- Open the shades and drapes to let in light
Kitchen
- Clear away extra small appliances
- Remove stains and items from the sink
- Straighten memo areas and remove papers
- Clean and deodorize the vent or exhaust hood
Bathrooms
- Clear counters of extra toiletries and store them out of sight
- Remove stains and mold from sink, tub or shower
- Patch, caulk and grout as needed
- Put out attractive “for-show-only” towels
Bedrooms
- Straighten closets. Box and store clothing, shoes, etc. as necessary
- Arrange toys to look appealing
- Add curtains or valances to rooms without them
- Remove attention-getting posters
Basement and Garage
- Thoroughly clean and deodorize areas where pets sleep or spend time
- Straighten tools and the laundry area
- Sweep floors and clean up grease spots
- Get rid of any items you will not be taking with you
Your Marketing Plan
Smart Pricing
Priced to current market conditions and trends with Weichert’s proprietary Price Trend Analysis tool.
Prep & Staging
Proven home preparation and staging changes that yield better returns, more choice in offers and faster sales.
Layered Exposure
Facebook ads, social media, print mailers, flyers, yard signs, video, the MLS, hundreds of real estate websites and Weichert.com.
Professional Photos
HD photography and compelling descriptions in professionally produced materials for agents and buyers.
Local & Global Reach
Open house system, neighborhood mailers and agent networking locally, plus Leading Real Estate Companies of the World globally.
Weekly Reporting
A weekly seller report shows how your listing is performing, plus expert offer negotiation and buyer qualification.
What Sellers Say
Selling our family home of 25 yrs was an emotional experience for me. Our process needed to be handled with care by someone who was able to empathize with how difficult that this sale was for me. Jacki and Stan connected with me from the beginning. They are the best of the best but what truly differentiates them is their empathy and their ability to connect with us. They are the total package. They have huge hearts as well as the expertise to say what they do and do what they say. I am so grateful that they were the team who we chose to sell our house.
Susan G.Mount Laurel, NJJacki is simply amazing! We interviewed quite a few agents. Some tried to set our expectations too low, some tried to lure us with a promise of moon. Within 15 minutes of walk through, Jackie gave us a perfect game plan. … She masterfully negotiated with them all to get us the best price for our house, much above our expectations. Jacki is not just a veteran agent rich with knowledge and experience but also an advisor you can trust and a friend you can depend on. We highly recommend her!
C AbhayMount Laurel, NJUltra-professional, really on top of their game with comps and getting you the best possible price for your home, no matter the type. … By following their advice on list price, I had two occasions with bidding wars and closed at higher than list price (my mom’s house and a year later my own townhouse). You absolutely cannot find a better agent/team.
L J GreinerMount Laurel, NJConnected to Our Community
The Weichert Way
A 32-step process that guides your sale from first meeting to settlement.
See all 32 steps
- Get acquainted with you and your home
- Present a customized marketing plan
- Deliver a pricing evaluation
- Recommend improvements
- Finalize the listing agreement
- Review Weichert’s suite of services
- Discuss home protection plan benefits
- Post “For Sale” sign
- Add to Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
- Post on major real estate websites
- Engage Weichert.com Welcome Center
- Arrange Weichert Caravan
- Plan broker open house
- Manage print marketing strategy
- Send “Just Listed” cards
- Host Ultimate Open House
- Convey affordability data to buyers
- Get interoffice referrals
- Connect with transferees
- Offer mortgage pre-approvals
- Share listing updates with team
- Follow up with feedback
- Streamline your transaction
- Provide relocation assistance
- Analyze market and provide updates
- Strategize with office sales manager
- Field all offers and negotiate
- Help settle on all sales terms
- Manage contract process
- Negotiate any inspection issues
- Confirm mortgage commitment
- Support through closing and settlement
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Curious About Your Competition?
See what is on the market near you and how your home compares. Call or text Jacki and Stan at 856-235-1950.
