Our Proven Model for Success
Locally owned and operated, The Realty Shop has become one of the fastest growing, top-ranked real estate companies in St. Louis.
We have simplified the home selling process into a streamlined system that leverages our innovative team approach to ensure a smooth transaction for every seller. When you list with The Realty Shop, you get an entire team of enterprise level experts—beyond your dedicated listing agent—who work together to get your home sold. Our clients experience fewer days on market, less headaches, and more money to their bottom line.
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Our Streamlined Sales Process
We have simplified our home selling process into a streamlined system that leverages our innovative team approach to ensure a smooth transaction for every seller. Our clients experience less headaches, fewer days on market, and more money to their bottom line.
Phase 1Information Gathering
After signing a listing contract, we assess your property, provide a comparative market analysis, and recommend any staging or home improvement projects that will help you maximize your ROI.
Phase 2Marketing
One size doesn’t fit all. Because each home is unique, we form a custom marketing plan for your listing before we have your professional photos and media created, schedule open houses, and begin marketing on and off-line.
Phase 3Contract to Close
Once you have accepted an offer, we will get all documents and next steps in order to finalize the contract and close on your home!
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Expert Listing Strategy
One size doesn’t fit all. Each one of our properties receives a specific, targeted marketing plan to reach both local and relocating buyers. Our expert, in-house marketing department will give you the competitive edge through a variety of available services:
- Professional Realty Shop signage for your property
- Advanced feedback system to solicit insights from the agents of potential buyers
- Professional photos and media including drone, twilight, highlight videos, and virtual reality tours
- Dynamic listing activity communication to you, the seller
- Syndicated listings across all online real estate networks and featured on our own premier website
- Custom, color property flyers and brochures
- Just listed and targeted direct mail pieces featuring your property sent out to local market and to a select internal mailing list
- Custom email campaigns to all our exclusive agents, area agents, past clients, and potential buyers
- Open houses to attract potential buyers and buyers’ agents
- Private and virtual showings with an exclusive Realty Shop agent who know the property
- Broker’s opens for local agents to tour the home
- Visibility in luxury publications and print advertisements
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We Maximize Exposure
Combined with our partnerships on the many home search engines, we have the potential to syndicate our listings and reach home buyers on hundreds of websites
Second to the MLS, these powerful real estate portals make up the majority of online home searches. The Realty Shop invests additional marketing dollars to enhance and upgrade our listings on these sites to reach the most potential buyers.
Beyond the Web
Here are just a few of the additional strategies we incorporate into our targeted marketing plans:
Personal Signage
Upon signing with The Realty Shop, we will put in place a For Sale or Coming Soon sign at the property.
Brochures & Direct Mail
Our high-quality brochures and direct marketing are an effective and aesthetic way to reach your home’s target audience.
Print Advertising
The Realty Shop covers more traditional advertising by placing periodical print advertisements in carefully selected publications.
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Choose your services, Choose your fees
Listing a home is just one part of the process, but there are many additional services that may be needed and can increase the value of your home. Our experts know that every home is unique and we can recommend the best options for you—from staging, to painting, to cosmetic renovations. From our initial consultation, we will decide on any appropriate packages and will coordinate needed services for you with our Transaction Management staff so you can stay focused on your next move.
Services may include but are not limited to:
StagingVirtual renderingDeep-cleaningDeclutteringMoving + storage discountsSeller-side inspections + evaluations includedAppraisal services
if applicableVideoDroneProfessional VRUtility set up & transfersLegal & title discountsPacking serviceEstate sale coordinationContractors & repair servicesSeller warranty included
High Quality Photos
Property Website
3D Tour
Videos
Virtual Staging
In-Home Staging
Getting Ready to Sell?
On-site Agent Appointment
Meeting at your home, our team will help you compare the cost of potential renovations to their expected return.
Learn more about home improvements’ cost vs. value here
Review of Comp Data
A comparative market analysis ensures your home is priced competitively. Pricing too high can limit the number of prospective buyers, prolong the selling process, and lead to price reductions.
Learn more about comps here
Listing Checklist For Sellers
There are some easy steps every seller should take to maximize ROI.
- Declutter
- Neutral Paint and Decor
- Exterior landscaping
- Minor repairs and touch up maintenance
- Proper lighting
Learn more about prepping your home to sell here
REVIEWS
Amanda and her staff are amazing to work with. I have sold & purchased residential and commercial properties with her. Nothing less than professional and highly motivated ! I can't say enough positive things re her and staff!
Becky C.
My wife and I were dreading the stress of trying to sell at the same time finding the house of our dreams. From the initial meeting with Amanda we was impressed by her knowledge of the market, and the info she brought with her to help us know what to list our house at. We gave her a list of our expectations of our new home. They nailed it, after looking at about 6 homes we found the one we loved. They got our house listed and not only sold our house for $6K over asking but helped us make sure we didn't over pay for the house we was buying. We put our offer in the first part of July and closed on 8/19. George was our main Realtor we dealt with doing all the heavy lifting with the other agents. I'd admit I'm a difficult client, and George impressed with not only how he was advising me but making sure I made the right decision and gave us the guidance we needed with all the info up front ( the good and the bad). His main goal was ensuring my wife and I was more than happy with our sale and purchase. If your looking for a realtor that'll make your selling or buying process painless and an awesome experience, he's the man to call. Anytime I needed to talk with Amanda she was always available. Thank you for everything you guys did for us, you guys are awesome !
Christina C.