LET’S CHANGE HOMES!
This is how I help you get successfully from the house you have to the home you want!
Tim Coen — Broker and Owner of Priority Home Realty Group
Thanks inviting me to help you get from the house you have to the home you want!
You have important goals and dreams, and I’m eager to assist you in pursuing them.
You need your sale to go smoothly so you can move forward, but selling successfully in today's market takes lots of strategy and skill.
You want to sell for as much as possible in the current market so you have maximum resources for your next steps.
You need to sell in a timeline that works for your big-picture goals.
And you can't afford to have hassles, surprises, and setbacks take you off course.
I’ll also help you find and secure the home you love, in the budget and timing that work for you, with minimum hassles and surprises along the way!
And, I’ll help you coordinate the timing and details of both transactions so you can get safely through the process and live where you want to live.
I will honor God by serving YOU with excellence, so you can sell your house for top dollar in the market, on time to get you where you want to go, with minimum surprises and hassles, and have the best possible experience doing it!
My focus is on YOU. My energy and resources go to helping YOU successfully reach YOUR goals and enjoy YOUR experience.
We'll know I've succeeded when…
YOU have sold your house for terms YOU are happy with so you can move forward with your plans, and YOU have found and successfully secured the home YOU love.
YOU have felt supported and cared for along the way.
YOU consider me a trusted friend you’re eager to introduce to the people YOU care about—your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors—because YOU know they’ll also benefit from my help.
I want you to feel comfortable as we get started together!
Let's cover two important things first…
What you can expect from me when we work together, and
The steps we'll take together to reach your goals.
Then, YOU can take the first step when you feel comfortable that working together will be a good fit for both of us.
“Tim is the RIGHT PERSON. He left us the impression from our first visit that he had the knowledge and resources to get our home sold. He was so successful in guiding us and using his multiple resources in listing our home that we had 3 legitimate offers in 3 days. What a blessing to know that we could then purchase our new home without the stress of wondering when our current home would sell. He is so personable; and from the beginning he made sure that we understood the process and kept us informed on every issue. Of course, we love him, but so did our buyer. When we needed a reputable roofer, Tim had the right person for that job also.”
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ME WHEN WE WORK TOGETHER?
YOU MAKE ALL THE IMPORTANT CHOICES AND DECISIONS
I work for you, not the other way around. I have multiple roles as I work for you...
AS YOUR COACH…
I ask questions to help you clarify your desires and priorities.
I listen to and answer your questions and provide you with the information and resources you need.
I gather, analyze, and interpret data for you.
I help you navigate the process and identify your options.
So you can make the informed and wise choices that benefit you!
AS YOUR PROMOTER…
I attract buyers to your current house by making sure the value of what you are selling is prominently visible and attractively presented to engage interest in the four places buyers are looking .
I use professional pictures, video, drone footage, interactive 3-D floor plan and more to broadcast your message to online search engines and thousands of real estate websites.
I optimize your appeal to the realtors so they're eager to bring their buyers.
I use custom signs and flyers to promote your house to drive-by buyers.
I highlight the best features of your house and property to shoppers.
I follow up with potential buyers to encourage them to choose your house.
So you can attract the best buyers and the best offers!
AS YOUR GUIDE…
I inform you about all the available homes that match your desires.
I give you easy access to the ones you want to see.
I connect you with the experts and resources you need.
So you can find and secure the home you love!
AS YOUR NEGOTIATOR…
I do everything possible to get buyers competing for your house, and to craft an offer for the home you want, with details that benefit you.
I apply my skill and experience to negotiate the best terms for you in both transactions.
I protect your money and your interests like they are my own.
So you can get every penny you deserve for your current place!
AS YOUR ADVOCATE…
I take the steps to protect you from avoidable risks and surprises.
I keep track of the dates, deadlines, and details to make sure it all gets done.
I coordinate the people, paperwork, communications and events required to make it happen.
I lead a team of professionals working to make your life easy.
So you can complete your sale and purchase and can close smoothly on both!
AS YOUR FRIEND…
I strategize with you to help you find the best path through every opportunity and challenge.
I listen, empathize, encourage, and provide perspective as you go through the highs and lows of this journey.
I am the safe place, sounding board, buffer, and emissary you need to stay on track and reach your goals.
So you can enjoy your experience and benefit from it!
YOU’LL HAVE ACCESS TO AS MUCH INFORMATION AS YOU WANT
You'll feel comfortable and in control when you can choose how many of the details you want to pay attention to.
I’LL BE WORKING STEADILY FOR YOUR BENEFIT, MOSTLY “BEHIND THE SCENES” ON YOUR SALE
I do the necessary legwork of marketing, selling, negotiating, advocating, coordinating, and protecting.
I inform you about the big picture and the key events you need to know about.
I am constantly paying attention to details and acting proactively for your benefit, even though you don’t see most of it—similar to an airline pilot.
So you can get safely to your destination without drama.
YOU CAN SEE “BEHIND THE SCENES” ANYTIME YOU WANT
You can choose to relax without worrying about the details, comfortable in your “first class seat”.
Or, you are welcome to watch what’s happening in the “cockpit” by looking at YOUR SELLING INFORMATION CENTER whenever you like.
I'll regularly post updates on marketing analytics, showings and feedback, and contract dates and deadlines and activities.
So you can feel comfortable because you know what’s happening.
YOU CAN ASK ALL YOUR QUESTIONS
You'll feel more supported and in control when you know that you can ask any and every question, anytime.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY THAT I'M JUDGING YOU
There are no dumb or irrelevant questions. Whatever you are wondering about is important to me.
If I don't already know the answers, I'll keep learning as I research to find answers for you.
I'll try to anticipate your questions so you can feel comfortable and equipped. But knowing what you're wondering about helps me improve, because I can answer your questions and better anticipate what other folks I get to help may be wondering about too.
So you can ask for the information and perspective you need.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT OFFENDING ME
You don't have to be polite or politically correct with me—I’ve been working with people for decades, and I have 20 kids, so I’ve head it all.
I welcome all your questions, even if you're worried they might be personal or awkward or too direct.
I'll make sure we always communicate professionally and diplomatically with sellers and their agents, but there don't need to be any filters between us.
So you can feel comfortable asking any question you have.
YOU CAN ASK YOUR QUESTIONS WHENEVER YOU HAVE THEM
I ignore my phone when I go to bed at night, or I’m having dinner with my wife, or I’m in church, so you won't bother me if you text or call or email me after typical office hours, early in the morning, or even in the middle of the night.
I update my voicemail message daily, so you’ll have a pretty good idea what I’m up to and when I’ll be able to get back to you.
I won't always be able to respond right away, but you can move on without worrying you'll forget to ask, and I'll get back to you within a few hours at the most.
So you don’t have to worry about forgetting your important questions before you have a chance to ask them!
SECURING AND PAYING FOR MY HELP IS EASY
I want you to feel completely comfortable and confident with me, and with the home-selling and home-buying process, and with the value that I add to your journey, before I ask for any kind of commitment from you.
YOU CAN CHOOSE IF AND WHEN YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE MOVING FORWARD WITH ME
I'm very confident that your home-changing experience will be far more successful and profitable for you with my help than without it, but I want you to know and feel comfortable that I'm here to help, so we'll only move forward together when you believe and feel that the benefits of having my help far outweigh the cost.
We’ll only sign an agreement once you feel ready.
YOU ONLY PAY ME AFTER I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY HELPED YOU COMPLETE YOUR SALE AND YOUR PURCHASE
I’ll invest the work and financial resources to coach you, promote your house, negotiate for you, advocate for you, and help you close on your sale BEFORE you pay me anything, and my pay comes out of your sale proceeds.
Your only out-of-pocket expenses for your sale should be whatever you need to spend to prepare your house to sell, to maintain it until we close, and to move.
Your only out-of-pocket expenses for your purchase should be your down payment (earnest money is part of that), your loan closing costs, and whatever you choose to spend on inspections. My commission should be paid by the seller at closing, so you probably won’t pay me anything.
“We can't say enough good things about Tim Coen. He not only took tons of time to help us understand the ins & outs of all the decisions we were making but went way above and beyond in helping us make sure our house was taken care of and in good shape because we were out of state. You won't find anyone more trustworthy, honest, and eager to help than Tim - he's in a class by himself in realty!!”
WHAT STEPS WILL WE TAKE TOGETHER TO REACH YOUR GOALS?
1. PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES
I want to understand what is important to you. The better I know your priorities, the better I can help you succeed.
Your answers will help me understand your unique situation so I can craft a personalized strategy to help you get from where you are to where you want to be.
2. I'LL GUIDE YOU THROUGH ANY PRELIMINARY STEPS THAT MAKE SENSE TO EQUIP AND PREPARE YOU
I'll help you get your finances and life ready for the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead.
You can move forward in confidence, because you’ll know you’re ready to succeed.
3. I'LL HELP YOU FIGURE OUT YOUR BEST PLAN FOR COORDINATING THE TIMING OF YOUR SALE AND PURCHASE
There are several options for organizing your plan...
1. We can BUY THE HOME YOU WANT, and it might make sense for you to KEEP YOUR CURRENT HOUSE as an investment (if you can qualify to buy without selling).
You can focus on finding the home you love, and you can keep benefiting from owning the house you have.
You can use it in the way that benefits you most--as a second home, as a short-term rental, or as a long-term rental.
2. We can SELL YOUR CURRENT HOUSE first, then BUY THE HOME YOU WANT.
You'll know exactly how much money you have available to spend, and you won't have to worry about selling delays messing up your purchase.
But you'll likely need to move twice, living somewhere in between.
3, We can BUY THE HOME YOU WANT first, then SELL YOUR CURRENT HOUSE (if you can qualify to buy before you've sold).
You can move smoothly to your new house, then clean the old one and sell it without interruptions to your life or the hassles of keeping things clean and ready to show.
But you'll own both homes for a little while, which might feel stressful.
4. We can DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME.
We can look at homes while you're getting ready to sell, keep track of your favorites while we're marketing your house, then secure your favorite as soon as we have a contract with a buyer, and we'll synchronize the timing so you close the same day so can move straight from one to the other.
But you may miss homes you love if yours hasn't sold yet, and you'll certainly have a busy month with lots of stress as everything is happening all at once, and there's always the risk that something will delay or derail either your sale or your purchase, which could cause the other one to crash too.
There's no right or wrong order. We'll craft a plan that fits your unique situation and needs best!
2. I'LL CRAFT YOUR PERSONALIZED BUYER ATTRACTION PLAN FOR THE HOUSE YOU ARE SELLING, BASED ON YOUR GOALS
I'll outline and explain the specific steps we'll follow to attract buyers, impress them when they come to look, and encourage them to write you offers.
Your plan will contain multiple, interdependent components for your selling success, including...
How we will prepare your house to win buyer confidence!
How we will prime your house to entice offers!
How we will price your house to maximize your profit!
How we will promote your house to attract buyers!
How we will perfect your showings to motivate buyers!
How we will persuade buyers to write you offers!
I’ll send you a link to YOUR PERSONALIZED BUYER ATTRACTION PLAN (then later add the plan to YOUR HOME CHANGE INFORMATION CENTERonce I’ve built it, so you'll always have access to all the information, resources, and tips you'll need along the way.
3. I'LL GUIDE YOU THROUGH ANY PRELIMINARY STEPS THAT MAKE SENSE TO EQUIP AND PREPARE YOU
I'll help you get your finances and life ready for the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead.
You can move forward in confidence, because you’ll know you’re ready to succeed.
4. LET'S GET TOGETHER AT YOUR HOUSE FOR YOUR STRATEGY SESSION APPOINTMENT AT A TIME THAT'S COMFORTABLE FOR YOU
For your purchase…
We’ll talk about your preferences and priorities, your goals and your dreams.
You can make sure that I understand what is most important to you and that you feel comfortable with me.
For your sale…
We'll look at the house together and clarify specific action steps to maximize its appeal to buyers.
We'll review and fine tune your marketing plan together and answer your questions.
We'll look at your competition together and start planning your pricing strategy.
For how we coordinate the timing of your sale and your purchase, I’ll help you figure out a strategy that works best for you.
We'll, confirm that we are in alignment on our strategy, and that we are comfortable working together for your success.
We'll authorize me to get to work for you. We’ll sign a Seller Agency agreement that…
…authorizes me to work for and represent you in your home sale,
…obligates me to help you to the very best of my ability, protecting your money and interests as more important than my own, and
…clarifies projected and possible selling expenses (including how I'll get paid—not until you successfully close on your sale, and out of the proceeds of your sale) so you don't have to worry about any surprise expenses.
4. I'LL BUILD AND SEND YOUR SELLING INFORMATION CENTER
YOUR SELLING INFORMATION CENTER will make it simple to keep the big picture in view while having easy access to all the details you need, anytime you want.
It will include a step-by-step guide so you'll always know what's coming next.
It will include a link to YOUR PERSONALIZED BUYER-ATTRACTION PLAN, so it’s easy for you to reference the strategies and tips it contains.
It will include a way to keep an eye on your competition so you can stay one step ahead of them.
It will include a documents library so you can easily find and reference all your relevant documents as we create and update them.
It will include a deeper look at the selling process to help keep you aligned to your priorities through any turbulence, and also a link that makes it easy for you to recommend, introduce, and connect me with others who you believe would also benefit from my help.
It will also include many other useful elements as they become relevant in your process:
a view of your current marketing message once it is ready
analytics that track how the market is responding to your marketing message once it is active
a showing success checklist to help you make the most of every showing
a record of showings and feedback, and summaries of my dialog with other agents
an offer preview, so you’ll already be familiar with the Contract to Buy and Sell, empowering you to be ready to respond quickly, comfortably, and confidently
an offer summary and comparison tool so we can strategically negotiate with multiple competing buyers (hopefully we’ll need this!!)
a contract tracker (once we have a contract with your buyer) that explains what you need to know about every significant deadline, task, and event in your sale, through your closing and beyond
packing and moving tips and checklists
5. WE'LL PREPARE YOUR HOUSE AND DISCLOSURES FOR BUYERS
You can finish any steps needed to prepare your house to maximize its appeal to buyers through marketing materials and showings.
I'll help you gather the information we’ll need, and I’ll prepare the resources and disclosures that answer buyers’ questions before they ask, which builds their confidence in you and your house, encouraging them to make offers if they are interested.
6. I’LL BRING MY TEAM TO GATHER PICTURES, VIDEO, AND DETAILS
We will gather the photos, video, drone shots, floor plan, measurements and details we will need to build your unique marketing message.
We'll need a couple of hours at your house.
7. MY TEAM AND I WILL BUILD YOUR MARKETING RESOURCES
We will work hard over the next 2-3 days to build your walkthrough video, interactive floor plan, website, MLS listings, flyers, custom signs, and more.
8. WE'LL CONFIRM YOUR PRICING STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFIT
We'll re-analyze market trends and your most current competition so you can choose a marketing price that positions you where you want to be in the market to be to reach your goals.
You'll know what bottom line you can expect at your marketing price, and how it could change if we need to negotiate.
9. WE WILL ACTIVELY MARKET AND SHOW YOUR HOUSE
I'll attractively package the message about your house and make sure it is prominently featured in the four places buyers are looking.
I'll keep you updated when buyers want to see your house, make friendly contact with their agent before they come, then follow up with them to find out what they think of it, encouraging them to write you an offer, and to hopefully getting buyers competing with each other for your house.
10. ONCE WE HAVE ONE OR MORE OFFERS, I'LL NEGOTIATE THE BEST AVAILABLE TERMS FOR YOU, AND YOU CAN CHOOSE WHETHER TO SIGN A CONTRACT TO SELL IT OR TO KEEP LOOKING FOR BUYERS
I’ll reach out right away to any agents or buyers who have seen, or plan to see, your house—giving them an opportunity to make competing offers before they lose their chance.
I'll analyze offer details for you to make sure you understand all the implications and how the fine print affects you.
I'll seek the highest and best offer from the buyer you feel most comfortable with.
You can review the details, timing, and bottom line, and then you can sign when you are satisfied.
We'll keep looking for buyers until you have a contract you like.
11. YOU CAN CHOOSE WHETHER YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT TO SELL YOUR HOUSE OR WHETHER WE KEEP LOOKING FOR BUYERS
You can review the details, timing, and bottom line, and then you can sign when you are satisfied.
If you’re not satisfied we'll keep looking for buyers until you have a contract you like.
12. ONCE WE HAVE A CONTRACT WITH A BUYER, I'LL COORDINATE ALL THE PEOPLE, PAPERWORK, COMMUNICATIONS, DETAILS, AND EVENTS TO GET YOU SUCCESSFULLY TO CLOSING
I’ll diligently and faithfully take care of the multiple meetings and events, dozens of phone calls, and hundreds of emails and documents involved, mostly “behind the scenes”, to keep you moving smoothly and comfortably toward your successful closing.
I'll update you whenever your input is needed, and I’ll steer you around potential obstacles, protecting you from avoidable surprises so you can relax and start planning for your next steps.
I’ll zealously advocate for you in every detail, protecting your interests and bottom line.
You can see many of the details in YOUR SELLING INFORMATION CENTER anytime you want, and you’re always welcome to ask any questions you have.
13. YOU CAN GET READY FOR YOUR MOVE
While I'm keeping the real estate transaction moving forward, you can be packing, moving, and cleaning so you're ready for the next chapter of your adventure.
YOUR SELLING INFORMATION CENTER will include tips and checklists for packing and moving, to help make things as easy for you as possible.
14. WE WILL SUCCESSFULLY CLOSE ON YOUR SALE
I'll coordinate and oversee your closing, to protect your interests.
You and your buyers will sign all the paperwork to transfer ownership.
If it makes things easier or more convenient for you, we can arrange for you to sign your paperwork sometime before the actual day of closing, either at the title company or remotely.
The money will change hands and you'll get your check!
15. I’LL STAY AVAILABLE TO YOU AND THE PEOPLE YOU CARE ABOUT!
I'll be your trusted friend and real estate resource for life, ready to help you any way I can.
I’ll be available to serve your family and friends who will also benefit from my help, whether they are selling, buying, or both, in the Colorado Springs area or Pikes Peak region.
You can always check out HOW TO INTRODUCE ME to see resources and tips that make it easy for you to connect me with people you care about.
“Tim's assistance to us was invaluable. Not only did he help us sell our home, he also helped us sell an adjacent piece of property and purchase our current home. Our experience with Tim has always pleasant. Tim is ethical, friendly, very knowledgeable, and has in-depth understanding of the manifold details hiding within a variety of real estate transactions. We could not recommend Tim more highly.”
LET’S GET STARTED TODAY!
The first step toward selling your house for top dollar in the market, on time to get you where you need to go, with minimum hassles and surprises is to TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES!
“Tim was not only professional, he was personal. He took the time needed to make selling our home a blessed success. Tim is a man of integrity and who cares about serving his client's needs to make the process work for everybody.”
TIM COEN — Honoring God by Serving You
Understanding YOUR goals
You already have access to lots of information, but do you have someone who deeply understands what’s most important to you?
I ask insightful questions, listen carefully to help you clarify your priorities, and deeply care about you. I prioritize what you value most!
Meeting YOUR needs
You have something important you want to accomplish, but do you know the safest and most effective way to get there?
I have deep knowledge, experience, and tools from 40+ years of serving people and 20+ years in real estate in the Colorado Springs / Pikes Peak area. I guide you to success!
Earning YOUR trust
You have a compelling interest in how this goes, but are you confident and comfortable that someone is putting your interests first?
I am completely committed to treating you the way I would want to be treated. I succeed only when YOU feel valued and protected!
Valuing YOUR lasting friendship
Your story will be filled with challenges and victories long after your successful closing, so are you open to sharing about it with me?
I will always see you as a person I care about, not as a past or potential paycheck. I stay available to encourage and help you any way I can!
Helping those YOU introduce to me
You want the people you care about to feel safe and protected too, so do you have a trusted friend you can connect them with?
I want you to be so happy with how I have helped you that you’re eager to share your experience with them. I honor God—and honor you—by serving them well too!