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D'dee Fowler | 972.342.7727 | Keller Williams Realty

Meet the Team!

D'dee Fowler Peggy Whitmore
Team Lead | REALTOR® Buyer Specialist | REALTOR®
info@FastestWayHome | 972.342.7727
[email protected]

Lael Rogers
Transaction Coordinator | REALTOR®

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agent responsibilities

Expert Guidance Responsiveness

Research the comps in your area & Act in good faith at all times
complete a competitive market Adhere to your instructions
analysis to determine the best list & concerns
price for the sale of your property. Return calls & emails promptly
Make recommendations on potential Closely track dates & deadlines
repairs and cleaning of your
property, in order to make your Accounting
home more attractive to buyers.
Suggest quality professionals, Track receipt all earnest money
including attorneys, handymen and deposits
inspectors. Receive and deliver all documents in a
Guide you in making informed timely manner
decisions leading to a satisfactory Review final settlement statements
sale.
Present and respond to all offers in Loyalty
a timely manner.
Negotiate the best price & terms You are my priority!
available, always keeping your Place your interest above all others
specific needs in mind. Keep your personal information
strictly confidential
Ensure you are fully informed 

SELLING IN

TEN STEPS

DISCOVERY & RESEARCH SALES AGREEMENT

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I will tour your home and give my Once an offer has been made, we will
insights on what will help your sale. review all terms and conditions and
We discuss the process and develop respond as needed. 
initial marketing strategies.
INSPECTIONS
LISTING APPOINTMENT
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2 We discuss the value of your home,
review the calendar of expectations, Your buyer will probably hire an
sign documents and enter into inspector to review your home. The
contract. You're ready to list! inspector is likely to recommend
repairs or upgrades and we will
PRE-LAUNCH negotiate on your behalf.

3 LOAN COMMITMENT

All of our marketing materials are 8
collected. From photography to lock
boxes on your home, I make sure The buyer's loan is underwritten and
everything is prepared for launch day. appraisal is performed. All buyer's
documentation is verified and we wait
LAUNCH DAY for approval.

4 CLOSING PREPARATION

It's time! 9
Your home's profile is posted online. A
yard sign is placed on your property. The lender's requirements have been
Any and all marketing materials we've met and the documents have been
agreed upon will be rolled out. ordered. Closing has been scheduled.I
will review the figures and the buyer
BUYER PROSPECTING has a final walk through of your home
usually 24-28 hours prior to closing.
5
CLOSING
Consistent exposure of your home is
spread across the marketing platforms. 10
All scheduled events are completed via
until we reach a sales agreement. The last step! Documents are signed,
keys are exchanged and proceeds
received. You may cancel your utilities
and insurance, and your yard sign is
removed from your property. I am
there to help after the sale of your
home - whenever you need me!

ENHANCE YOUR Exterior:
PROPERTY'S INTERIOR
AND EXTERIOR APPEAL Keeping the lawn manicured and
watered regularly.
Interior: Trimming hedges, weeding flower beds
and pruning trees regularly.
Cleaning every room and removing Checking the foundation, steps,
clutter. This alone will make your house walkways, walls and patios for cracks
appear larger and brighter. and crumbling.
Hiring a professional cleaning service Inspecting doors and windows for
every few weeks while the house is on peeling paint.
the market. Cleaning and aligning gutters.
Removing items from kitchen counters Inspecting and clearing the chimney.
and closets. Repairing and replacing loose or
Removing all personal photos from the damaged roof shingles.
walls, and patch the holes where they Repairing and repainting loose siding
removed. and caulking.
Re-surfacing soiled or strongly colored Keeping walks neatly cleared of ice and
walls with a neutral shade, such as off- snow in the winter.
white or popular Agreeable Grey, and Adding colorful annuals near the front
applying the same color scheme to entrance in spring and summer.
carpets and flooring. Re-sealing an asphalt driveway.
Checking and repairing cracks, leaks Keeping your garage door closed.
and signs of dampness in the attic and Applying a fresh coat of paint to the
basement. front door.
Repairing holes or damage to plaster,
wallpaper, paint and tiles.
Replacing broken or cracked window
panes, molding or other woodwork.

show home ready in one hour.

(    ) Make the beds
(    ) Grab a basket and put personal items of clutter in your car
(    ) Make sure the bathroom towels are clean, straightened and match
(    ) Wipe down toilets and put the lids down
(    ) Wipe down all counter tops and sinks
(    ) Open all blinds & Turn on all the lights in the house
(    ) Make sure the house temperature is comfortable
(    ) Make sure the house smells good, but don't over do the air freshener
(    ) Vacuum all carpeted areas, sweep all surfaces
(    ) Clean all mirrors
(    ) Sweep the front doorway and wipe off the mat

4 FACTORS SALEABILITY
THAT OF YOUR HOME

AFFECT THE

Price Point Property Condition

Pricing your home for the current market is The condition of your property will have a lot to do
important for maximum exposure and ultimately, a with the selling price and how quickly it will sell. If
satisfactory sale. there are repairs needed, or if professional
- Factors that determine a property's value: staging is required, I will be there to assist and
location, design, amenities, competing properties, offer my guidance and network.
economic conditions.
- Factors that have little or no influence: Market Exposure
price the seller originally paid, amount spent on
improvements Our focus will be on what we're able to control -
market exposure and negotiating offers. I want to
Market Conditions get the most qualified buyers into your home, in
the least amount of time, and with minimal
The real estate market is always fluctuating, and inconvenience. With a comprehensive marketing
as your agent I will be able to discuss the pros plan, your home will get noticed in any market.
and cons of listing during varied market
conditions.

INFORMATION PREP

Once your home is on the market, it's very important to have
information ready to go in case the buyer or lender requests it.
Below is a list of items that buyers, lenders, and title companies

might request during this phase of selling your home.

Gather:

Manuals for appliances
Receipts of work done to the home -
including all major & minor renovations
All keys and garage door openers
Surveys previously done
A list of utility providers & average costs
per month
Alarm instructions

HOA Communities:

Check in with the HOA to see if there
are any restrictions or policies when
listing your condo/townhome
If you have any known info regarding
assessments, certification letters or
HOA covenants, please have those
available for buyers

SUCCESSFULLY

Negotiating the deal

Disclose everything. Be proactive to disclose all
known defects to buyers - avoid legal problems
later.

Remember your priorities, but also respect the
buyer, as this will be their next home & they are
nervous about the unknowns.

Ask all of your questions. Offers may include
complicated terminology, which can be clarified
for you.

Respond quickly. The mood for the buyer to buy is
exactly when the offer is made - don't delay.

Meet halfway if there are disagreements about
small expenses - split the difference and move on.

Stay calm, even if the situation is tense.

HAVE YOU FOUND
THE RIGHT
BUYER?

Make the deal happen.

UNDER CONTRACT
PROCESS

OFFER INSPECTION APPRAISAL
ACCEPTED
One of the most crucial An appraisal will be
Now that you've decided on steps in buying a home is required by the lender if
an offer, it's time to start the performing an inspection. the buyer is obtaining a
under contract process. The buyers elect to do this loan. The appraisal could
There are a few dates and if they choose. The buyer's come in low, high, or at
deadlines to be aware of - agent will set up a day and value. I will guide you
title deadline, due diligence, time that works for you to through the process on the
inspection, appraisal, and have the inspector perform right moves to make if the
loan conditions. The under a full inspection on your appraisal comes in low.
contract process can home. You will be asked to After the appraisal, we wait
normally take anywhere leave during this time. It for the loan conditions
from 30-60 days. should take anywhere from deadline for the buyer and
1-4 hours depending on are that much closer to the
the size of your home. closing table.
After inspection, the
buyer's agent will send an
inspection objection
requesting specific repairs
or replacements, if needed.
At this time you can
decide which items you
agree to fix, repair or
replace, if any. Remember,
inspection items that
affect health and safety are
pertinent.

CLOSING A FEW THINGS TO BRING TO
101 CLOSING

THE CLOSING PROCESS A valid government issued picture ID
FINALIZES THE SALE OF House keys
Garage door opener(s)
YOUR HOME AND Mailbox and any other spare keys
MAKES EVERYTHING
OFFICIAL. ALSO KNOWN WHAT TO EXPECT
AS SETTLEMENT, THE
CLOSING IS WHEN YOU The escrow officer will look over the purchase contract and
identify what payments are owed and by whom/ prepare
GET PAID AND THE documents for the closing; conduct the closing/ make sure
BUYER RECEIVES THE taxes, title searches, real estate commissions and other
DEED TO YOUR HOME. closing costs are paid; ensure that the buyer's title is recorded;
and ensure that you receive any money due to you.

YOUR COST

Sellers commonly pay the following at closing:

Mortgage balance and prepayment penalties, if applicable
Other claims against your property, such as current or past
due unpaid property taxes
Unpaid special assessments on your property
Real estate commission
Title insurance policy
Home warranty, if applicable (Negotiable)
Survey, if applicable (Negotiable)

AFTER CLOSING, MAKE SURE
YOU KEEP THE FOLLOWING FOR
TAX PURPOSES

Copies of all closing documents
All home improvement receipts on the home you sold





Happy Client Club

D'dee is a fabulous realtor. She's very D’dee was a great advocate for us in getting
familiar with the area. This was truly what we wanted in a home. She was very
reassuring as we are new to the area. helpful, informative and professional. She
D'dee worked with our schedules even helped us as first time buyers, and made all
with us being in transition. She helped the difference.
through every step of the process and was Cole Vitolo
quick to respond to our questions. We
appreciate the time and attention to D'dee was great to work with as the listing
detail she provided during our home agent on a transaction where I was doing
search. If your looking for a realtor, I the loan. Great communication and help
highly recommend D'dee! You will be glad with problem solving during a last minute

you choose her! hiccup that lead to a smooth
Jennett Azzinaro closing for everyone.
Julie C Nichols
Fantastic! D'dee was there every minute
with us. Offering support and help. If we D'dee was great! We ran into
could not show for an appointment she some issues with our buyers and she was a
was there. Willing to assist in anyway.
Always going above and beyond. If you champ! She kept up informed and took
need a realtor that cares and has pride in care of everything every step of the way.

her work give D'dee a call. Cagnie Palmer
You will be glad you did.

Toni Peters

We have done 8 closings with D'dee over D’dee is amazing!! She helped my family in
the past 3 years and she is a master of her a very trying and stressful time. We moved
from Indiana to Texas in 2017. D’dee and
craft. We trust her with all of our her team helped with the entire process!
investments, she is true to her word, and You won’t find a better realtor to work with!
always over delivers in every possible way.
Thank you so much for everything!!
Monica Payan Brad Fales

Notable Sales

Lucas $737,000 McKinney $317,500 Dallas $235,000

Forney $308,500 Frisco $470,000

Allen $375,000 Eustace $95,000 Allen $410,000

D'dee Fowler
Team Lead | REALTOR®
info@FastestWayHome | 972.342.7727