Preparing Your Home To Sell

God, Family, Business

Carl W. Semien

Preparing You

For A Successful

Sale

Carl Semien • 404-678-851-3340

[email protected] • WWW.CARLSellsAtlanta.Com

Welcome,

I realize that you have a choice when hiring an agent to help you sell your home and truly

appreciate the opportunity to present my proven approach and the results I’ve achieved for my

clients. As your agent, there are several services you can expect me to provide, including:

• Accurately pricing your home.

• Enhancing the perceived - and real - value of your home, enabling you to command a higher

asking price.

• Providing unmatched marketing including professional staging, photography, video and

custom property web sites.

• Securing a qualified buyer within your specific time frame.

• Helping you avoid the two main reasons sales fall apart - low lender’s appraisals and problems

with the home inspection.

Regardless of the price of your home, when you hire me as your Realtor, both you - and your

home - will be prepared for a successful sale.

Warm Regards,

Carl W. Semien

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


About Carl

As a Partner with Keller Williams, Carl's goal is to give you the highest level of

customer service. He wants to educate you throughout the process of buying or

selling your home, in order for you to make sound and informed decisions. He wants

to exceed your expectations. His past experience comes from ten years of

Electronics Engineering with C.N.N. He holds a B.S. Degree in Electronics

Engineering from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has been a

member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Rho Chapter for over twenty years. His

problem solving skills and ability to perform under pressure from his engineering

background helps provide you added value as your realtor. He is a native of

Opelousas, Louisiana (Bayou Boy). He has lived in Atlanta for over 24 years and

loves it. He is the youngest of twelve children(same mother and father). He knows

about the value of caring. He have a beautiful 19year old daughter, named Ky who is

a Sophomore at Syracuse. His hobbies includes playing golf and watching Ky play

volleyball. His mission statement is to exceed the expectations of his clients through

the highest degree of professionalism. At the CKA and Associates " We Exceed Your

Expectations, Over and Over and ....! Carl will take care of your needs like his parent

took cared of his needs ! You are in good hands with Carl , as your realtor !

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


Dear Mr. Semien I wish to thank you for the excellent services rendered in the sale on my investment property located at 2175 Belvedere Avenue, S.W. Atlanta. There were times during this process that I became quite discouraged with the process that were out of your control. When the mortgage company changed the closing date for the third of fourth time, quite frankly I was ready "to call the whole thing off". However, you were always encouraging: Willing "to look at the bright side" and exert that extra effort to make the deal work. You are indeed the consummate professional and I truly feel that without your vast skills and patience, the timely sale of my property would not have occurred. Paul Jackson 1479 Lucille Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404-906-9007

Paul Jackson – Investor- Retired

Carl Semien • 404-862-0060/678-851-3340


Testimonials

2179 Belvedere Avenue To Whom It May Concern: This letter is to inform you of the professional way Mr. Carl W. Semien handled the sale and closing of my residence at the above address. The sale was handled quickly and the closing was done in a proficient and professional manner. He was there to walk me through the selling process and to answer any questions I may have had. He was courteous and timely relieving me of a lot of stress which usually accompany any such a life changing experience. I would recommend him to anyone of my relatives or friends without any hesitation. Sincerely,

Ernest King - Retired

Testimonials

Wonya Lucas –Chief Marketing Officer –TV One

To whom it may concern: I would like to recommend, Carl Semien, if you are lookingfor a consultant, not an agent. Carl , with his creativity and persistency, was able to helpme with the purchase of my home that was actually mine about 4 years ago before my family moved to Maryland. My old home was not for sale but Carl’s put a strategy together toapproach the seller with a proposition to sell his home. I was aware that he was being promoted as a Chief Financial Officer with Coco Cola and would be relocating to Belgium.Armed with this knowledge, Carl submitted an offer to my liking and negotiated the sale of my home. He also structured a rent back agreement to the seller because his son was graduating And he did not want to move his family until graduation. It was a win-win for everyone. He alsodid this negotiation during a 5-day ice storm when the city of Atlanta was virtually shut down.This is the type of person you want to protect your investment when it comes to real estate.

Carl Semien • 404-678-851-3340


TestimonialsDerrik and Chinita Allen- General Electric -GM

To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter as my own personal letter of reference for Mr. Carl Semien of Keller Wiliams Intown Realty. Carl served as my family's realtor during our recent move from Bowie, Maryland to Atlanta, Georgia. I must immediately say that this move, largely because of the efforts of Carl, could not have been better. Carl was very courteous and professional in dealing with my wife and I. He showed us the types of properties and neighborhoods that we were interested in seeing, and not once tried to force any particular property or location upon us. This was exactly the type of behavior we were seeking in a realtor. We were able to call upon Carl at any time and leverage his knowledge of the area and extensive network of contacts to take care of a lot of business beyond just the purchase of our home. If you are looking for a Realtor who is knowledgeable, dependable, courteous and has the utmost professionalism, then I would suggest that you look no further than Carl Semien. If you would like to speak with me in more detail about my experiences in working with Carl, please feel free to call me at 678-438-9621.

Testimonials

Carl, I'm writing this letter to commend you on the service you provided in my family's recent relocation to Georgia. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile ensuring our satisfaction not only met, but exceeded every expectation we had of a real estate professional. As evidence by the clients referred to date, we have no reservations in recommending your services to friends, family and business associates in need of knowledgeable, reliable and courteous real estate professional. Thanks again for all your efforts, and feel free to use us as a personal reference with prospective clients. Regards,

Truman Greene – Human Resource Director –General Electric

The Home Selling Process: Closing and Beyond

Coordinating Your Sale to a Successful Closing

All potential buyers will be pre-qualified, so valuable time isn’t wasted.

Each offer will be presented and discussed with you.

We will negotiate the details of your transaction with the other agent.

Closing will be prepared, coordinated and finalized for you.

Beyond the Sale

Do you need an agent to assist you in your relocation?

Need a recommendation for a moving company?

Would a moving checklist help?

We are happy to refer you to great providers of other real estate-related services.

We are here to make the sale of your home as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


Questions to Ask Your Agent

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


Are you a full-time or part-time agent?

What is the average number of days your listings are on the market before

selling?

Will you service our listing personally or will we be working with your assistants?

How many sellers and buyers are you currently representing?

What is your Internet marketing program?

What is your policy on responding to phone calls/emails/text messages?

How much of your business is generated by referrals?

What references can you provide?

Do you offer an “easy exit” listing so that I can end our agreement if I am not

satisfied?

Homework: Questions For You

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


Your answers to these questions will guide me in how to best serve you. We’ll

discuss them at our listing meeting:

What is the most important thing you are looking for in your listing agent?

What prior real estate transaction experiences have you had??

How would you like to be communicated with? (please circle)

Email Phone Fax Text Other (explain)

How frequently would you like an update on marketing and showings?

Weekly Twice a month After each showing Other (explain)

Please list what you are most concerned about in the marketing and selling

process (buyer qualifications, commission, showing procedures, open house,

possession, pricing, negotiations, other issues.)

About Us

How We are different from other real estate agents?

Carl , unlike other agents, he prospects for buyer’s each day to sell his listings. He

uses Social media and the many organizations that he is affiliated to get his listings

sold.

Experience

He has over 14 years of combined real-estate experience.

Technology

He is certified e-Edge agents! When a buyer are ready to make an offer, e-Edge

allows him to receive and accept offers on the spot. All of the necessary

documentation is available online, and buyers can submit complete offers online,

even as they tour your home.

Expertise

Carl’s expertise is in traditional home sales and relocation.

Communication

He is able to communicate by phone, email, text messages, or Skype, what ever

works for their clients.

Clients for Life

Over 75% of his clients are from referrals or repeat business

Awards/Recognition

Carl have been part of the Agent Leadership Council

Carl has been awarded Top Gun of The Year 2011

Carl is also a Partner with Keller Williams Since February 2004

Personal

Carl volunteer for KW Cares. Lorries is also a volunteer for L.E.A.D., INC.

Carl volunteer for his church as a photographer.

Our Commitment to You

Providing excellent services to his client is the Semien Team number one priority!

Carl Semien • [email protected] • WWW.CARLSellsAtlanta.Com

Why Keller Williams Realty

Technology

Leading-edge tech tools and training give me the edge in effectively marketing your

property online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week! Through KW’s exclusive Keller

Williams Listing System (KWLS), your property is fed to more than 350 online search

engines and available on KW’s Web network of more than 76,000 sites.

Best of all, because of Keller Williams Realty’s “Our Listings, Our Leads” philosophy,

every single Internet inquiry on your property will come directly to me so that I can

follow up quickly on potential buyers for your property.

Teamwork

Keller Williams Realty was designed to reward agents for working together. Based on

the belief that we are all more successful if we strive toward a common goal rather

than our individual interests, I’m confident that every Keller Williams professional

shares the common goal of serving you, Our client, in the best way possible.

Knowledge

Keller Williams Realty helps me stay ahead of trends in the real estate industry

through its comprehensive, industry-leading training curriculum and research

resources. It’s what prepares me to provide you with unparalleled service.

Reliability

Founded on the principles of trust and honesty, Keller Williams Realty emphasizes

the importance of having the integrity to do the right thing, always putting your needs

first. It reinforces Our belief that Our success is ultimately determined by the legacy I

leave with each client I serve.

Track Record

We are proud to work for the #1 real estate company in North America with over

90,000 agents. It’s proof that when you offer a superior level of service, the word

spreads fast.

Carl Semien • 678-851-3340


Real Estate

Preparing Your Home To Sell