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Mission:

Assist you in accomplishing YOUR GOAL- To sell your property:
  1. At the HIGHEST possible PRICE
  2. For the BEST possible TERMS
  3. With the SMOOTHEST possible TRANSACTION

ACTIVE LISTINGS
PAST BEACHFRONT SALES
CHIP'S MARKETING PLAN
IMPORTANT SELLER FAQS
MARKET REPORTS
REQUEST FREE CMA


Chips Marketing Plan

  • Utilize COLLINS ASSOCIATES, coordinating a team effort to gather all data for presentation to MLS, place a sign on the property and begin solicitation.
  • Create and use custom FLYERS, BROCHURES, POSTCARDS AND PRINT OUTS.
  • Employ custom DIRECT MAIL to special target markets.
  • Arrange presentation including OPEN HOUSES AND BROKER OPEN HOUSES.
  • E-market, using instant download custom VIRTUAL TOURS and VISUAL TOURS to TARGET MARKETS, including Berger Realty’s 15,000+ customer bank.
  • E-MARKET to COMPANY agents and the CITY’S TOP PRODUCING AGENTS FROM OTHER COMPANIES.
  • Feature a custom display in one or more of our own websites, including :
    • WWW.BERGERREALTY.COM
    • WWW.CHIPCOLLINS.COM
    • WWW.COLLINSASSOCIATESOFOC.COM
  • Utilize other forms of advertising media current sponsor of PHILADELPHIA’S “ALL ABOUT REAL ESTATE” (WPEN 950AM) HOSTED BY JAY LAMONT.
  • Represent you as a “SELLERS AGENT ONLY” (Talk to Chip on this!)


Process

  1. Provide a comprehensive CMA (comparative market analysis)
  2. LIST YOUR PROPERTY according to your objectives after making recommendations and providing incite.
  3. Gather all pertinent DATA, information and records:
    • Disclosure statement
    • Copy of deed
    • All warranties (construction and service)
    • Copies of monthly bills
    • Copy of master deed (if condo)
    • Copy of insurance
    • Copy of inventory
    • Your features/benefits list
    • Leases (if applicable)
  4. Check for LIENS, including easements, assessments, riparian claims, leases, Etc.
  5. Begin MARKETING (See: Chip’s marketing plan)
  6. SOLICIT public and professional FEEDBACK
  7. Co-ordinate and update you on all SHOWING ACTIVITY
  8. Keep you updated on all MARKET ACTIVITY on a weekly basis via “weekly market reports”
  9. Present and negotiate all OFFERS on your behalf
  10. Handle all PROCESSING- including municipal inspections and title company co-ordination- on your behalf once a satisfactory agreement has been finalized.
  11. Represent you at SETTLEMENT (along with your attorney, if you so choose)
  12. Proudly hand you your settlement CHECK!!!


Chip’s Competitive Advantages

  1. SUPPORT: Collins Associates is a group of sales and administrative pros- Buyers Agents, Listing Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Technology Administrator, Photography Assistant and Executive Assistant all combining their efforts on your behalf. We are the largest team in the largest company in Ocean City.
  2. AUTHORITY: As Co-Broker of Record Chip has the authority to negotiate the offer to “Make the deal happen!”
  3. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE: See Chip’s “Biography” and “Past Beach Sales”
  4. EXPOSURE: Chip Collins “For Sale” and “Sold” signs are a prominent fixture on Ocean City’s beach and luxury home front. Moreover, Collins Associates have access to Ocean City’s largest customer bank, totaling over 15,000.
  5. REPUTATION: Developed over 35 years of excellent customer service, Chip’s record speaks for itself!
Your Competitive Advantage:
  1. You will have your property promoted with the BEST POSSIBLE TOOLS, in the most efficient manner.
  2. You will have your property exposed to the MOST QUALIFIED BUYERS.
  3. You will have get the HIGHEST PRICE.
  4. You will get the BEST TERMS.
  5. You will have THE SMOOTHEST TRANSACTION.


Note: Co-op listing

Chip will share a listing with another agent. He will not penalize a potential seller for having a friend or relative in the business.

However - do not let that friend or relative penalize you. Get the BEST! Call Chip to discuss this win-win-win concept!