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The Marysville Homes Group
Dana M. Garrett-Heidi Brown -Justin R. Hayes
Dear potential seller(s),
We know that your home is probably the most valuable
possession that you have. In fact, many of the people we serve have only
the equity in their property to see them through their retirement years.
With this in mind, we wish to thank you for considering us and placing your
trust in us to help you through the process.
We first want to introduce ourselves and our team as the single family
specialist for your area. With that said, we have prepared for you what
we like to call a “Pre-Listing Packet.” Enclosed you will find our resumes
along with our core values, the company history, some short tips on
preparing your home, and our commitment letter. Our commitment letter
is basically an outline of the services that we will provide for you
throughout the committed relationship with you. Please feel confident that
you are being represented by one of the best agent teams and an
organization plan that is second to none.
We have prepared this packet for you to get a better understanding about
us and HER Realtors so any time we spend together can be more focused
on YOUR needs and the marketing program we have prepared for you.
Our goal as your listing agents is to always get your home sold for the
highest price, in the shortest period of time, with the least amount of
inconvenience to you.
Yours Truly,
The Marysville Homes Group
Our Core Values
To always…
...Live by the “Get by Giving” Philosophy
...Make our client’s #1 goal, Our #1 goal
...Live up to our standards, despite
temptations to lower them
...Be willing to work toward a
common good
...Do what we say we’ll do,
sometimes more, just never less
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MEET OUR TEAM
“The Most Dependable and Trustworthy Name in Marysville Real Estate For 15 Years!”
Dana M. Garrett
Team Leader & Listing Agent
Office: 937–645-6545
Cell Phone: 937-645-5228
Email: [email protected]
Heidi Brown
Buyers Agent & Listing Agent
Office: 937-645-6510
Cell Phone: 937-243-0096
Email: [email protected]
Dani Steepe
Personal Assistant
 Online marketing
 Direct marketing
 Office organization
Justin Hayes
Buyers Agent
Office: 937-645-6542
Cell Phone: 937-645-5757
Email: Justin. [email protected]
The Marysville Homes Group is dedicated to getting your house sold for
MORE MONEY, FASTER! Our approach ensures that you get the highest level
of service from a group dedicated to living by and operating in business with a
high level of standards. It also ensures that you get utmost attention and
have an experience unlike any other. When you get to closing, our goal is that
you feel like you were our most important client ever and desire to call us
“Your Realtors For Life!”
Dana M. Garrett
Office 937-645-6545
[email protected]
Dana's experience in the real estate industry includes banking,
construction, marketing and administrative support. When it comes
to real estate, she has done it all! Dana's magnetic personality and
winning attitude shines through in every aspect of her business and
personal life! Dana grew up in Marysville and graduated from
Marysville High School. She is married to a great guy, David and is a
proud mother of two children, BrookeAnne and Justin.
Dana's Professional Accomplishments
 2013 Ex Officio—Marysville Association of Realtors
 2013 “Get By Giving” Award Winner
 2012 & 2006 President for the Marysville Association of Realtors
- Master Sales Association (MSA) designation 2006-2011
- 2008 Earned ABR Designation - Accredited Buyer Representative
- Member of the CBR & Ohio Association of Realtors Scholarship Committee-2012
- Trustee & 2006 Chairman of The Ohio Realtors Charitable and Educational Foundation
- Marysville Association of Realtors Accumulative 10 million dollar club
- Marysville Association of Realtors Million Dollar Club 1999-2006
- Marysville Association of Realtors Emerald Award 2007, 2008
- Ohio Association of Realtors Award of Achievement (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006) &
Award of Distinction (2007, 2008)
- Real Living Silver 2007 , 2011 Silver Award
- Real Living Bronze 2009 & 2010-Bronze Award
Dana's Personal Accomplishments
 Coordinated American Red Cross Blood Drive for Marysville
 Association of Realtors
 Annually assists with the food drive for needy families in Union County
 Built 2 Habitat for Humanity homes for Katrina victims in New Orleans
 Completed LaSalle Bank Columbus Half Marathon & was a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training Half Marathon
Areas of Expertise
 LISTINGS
Heidi Brown
937-645-6510
[email protected]
Heidi is a hard working, seasoned agent who has been looking to
expand her business and The Marysville Homes Group has
allowed her to do that. Her experience with HER Realtors includes
buyers, sellers, short sale homes, bank owned homes, and she
even has investment properties of her own! Heidi’s professionalism
is second to none and she will primarily be working with buyers for
The Marysville Homes Group! Heidi has a great husband, Dale and
they are proud parents of 3 children; Chelsey, Cassandra and
Blake.
Heidi’s Professional Accomplishments
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Ex-Officio of The Marysville Association of Realtors (2014
President of The Marysville Association of Realtors (2013)
Director of Marysville Association of Realtors Local Board (2010-2011)
Vice President of Marysville Association of Realtors Local Board (2011-2012)
Independent Contractor
Heidi’s Personal Accomplishments
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Volunteer for Community Care Day
Marysville Community Parades
Hope Center Christmas Donations
Red Cross Blood Drives
Toy Drive for Care Train
Radon Committee Member
Areas of Expertise
 First Time Home Buyers
 Upgrading Home Buyers
 Rental Properties
 Property Management
 Investment properties
Justin R. Hayes
937-645-5757
[email protected]
Justin’s experience in the real estate industry includes
construction, property management, marketing, and single
family rental homes. Although a young, new face in the
real estate industry, Justin is far beyond his years in
knowledge and professionalism! Justin’s never say never
attitude and perseverance will help you get everything you
want and more out of real estate. Whether you are a first
time home buyer, a family looking to upgrade, or looking
for a real
estate investment, Justin will direct you in all the right
ways to create a better future for you!
Justin’s Professional Accomplishments
 Maintained occupancy of greater than 96% at a Luxury
Community for 1 full year.
 Promoted to a community director position within 1 year of
being in the industry.
 Certificate of Performance Management
Justin’s Personal Accomplishments
 Purchased 1st home (age: 21) and converted into a rental
property within 6 months
 Forming and participating in the Crawl For Cancer team fundraising event.
 Annually volunteered in Union County Community Care Day– 3
years
Areas of Expertise
 First Time Home Buyers
 Rental Properties
 Real Estate Investing
 Property Rehabilitation
 Property Management
Past Client
References
We have always said that “Our work speaks for itself!”
This is very evident through all of our happy clients! Here is
a list of clients who would be more than happy to tell you
about their experience with us! Please feel free to contact
any one of them!
Rob & Dianna Zimmerman
Past Sellers and Buyers
Phone: (937) 747-3193
Email: [email protected]
J. Michael & Mallory Newman
Past Buyer and Seller
Cell: (419) 266-3449
[email protected]
Kent Ferguson
Past Buyer
Cell: (937) 537-0599
[email protected]
Kyle and Sarah Chapman
Past Sellers and Buyers
Phone: (614) 314-6451
Email: [email protected]
Joe & Linda Aufderheide
Past Buyer
[email protected]
Karen Reiff
Past Buyer & Seller
Home: (937) 642-7734
[email protected]
Listing Appointment
Steps
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Understand your concerns
Analyze the property
Customize marketing plan
Current market statistics
Sellers net sheet
Mutual Decision
(Forms, Details and Timing)
Commitment
Checklist
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Explain listing forms and paperwork
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Help prepare and stage home so each home is in it best showing condition!
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Take photos of your home for advertising purposes
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Tailor a marketing strategy specific to your property’s target audience
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Market home heavily on internet including blogging about your home
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Add home to 2 Multiple Listing Services
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Oversee entire listing and selling process
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Integrate a print ad marketing strategy for your home
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Communicate with you throughout the entire listing
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Provide detailed information to every prospective buyer about your home
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Promote your home at area Realtor association meetings
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Provide detailed information to other agents with buyer prospects
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Be available to answer any and all questions and inquiries about your home
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Stay on top of all market trends and conditions that could affect your market
value
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Maintain open communication with in-house lenders to provide buyers with up
to date information on available financing options
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Handle all contract negotiations
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Ensure that contract stays together during inspection and financing
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Work with title company to ensure successful closing
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Anything and everything possible that we can to get your home sold for the most
money in the least amount of time!
First Impressions
Can Make The Sale
There are a variety of things you can do to improve your home’s
appeal. Before showing your property, you should look at your home
through the buyer's eyes. Often when homeowners see their own
home, they fail to notice the flaws and imperfections. By looking at
your home objectively, sometimes even the smallest improvements
can make a significant different in your buyer’s perception of your
home!
Basement, Garage, Attic
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Clean out the clutter
Keep stairways and entries well lit
Keep basement bright with new paint or lighting
Repair cracked floors and walls
Stack items against walls if possible
Kitchen
Paint Cabinets
Put up new curtains
Remove appliances from
Countertops
 Leave a delicious smell
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Bathroom
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Repair any Dripping Faucets
Keep fresh towels hanging
Remove stains from toilets, tub, and sink
Unclog sinks and tubs
Keep a nice smell
Replace old caulking around tubs and sinks
First Impressions
Can Make The Sale
Living Areas
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Have walls in great shape
Check ceilings for leak stains
Use white and neutrals if painting and decorating
Clean the fireplace
Wash windows
Keep draperies open
Be sure all light switches work
Remove items that will be trash when you move
Straighten up the closets
Keeps pets away for showings
Lubricate any sticking or squeaking doors
Turn off all televisions
Outdoors
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Invest in landscaping where it can be seen at first
sight.
Cut back over grown shrubbery and keep lawn
mowed
Paint house if necessary
Repaint front shutters and front door if needed
Keep walkways shoveled
Inspect roofs and gutters for repairs
Place flowers outside of front door
We can refer you to a vendor
that will take care of all of
this for you very quickly! All
you have to is ask!
Planning: The Key to Moving
A new city, new job, new friends, new neighborhood, and new home—an adventure is
about to begin. Selling your current home and moving can be an exciting and wonderful
event, but before you reach your new destination there are many things to do. And, of
course, moving can be a stressful experience. However, reducing your stress level is possible
with forethought, organization and planning. You should begin preparing for your move as
soon as possible. Those who plan ahead, are organized, and have a positive attitude adjust
much quicker to their new lifestyle and usually become active members of their community.
This moving checklist will help you prepare for your relocating adventure.
As soon as you know you will be moving:
 Begin planning your move to eliminate as much stress as possible.
 Reserve a moving truck. They are often booked one month in advance.
 Find out what expenses your employer will cover.
Four weeks prior to moving:
 Check the registration procedures for enrolling children in school. Obtain copies of
children’s transcripts. Ask teachers for a statement describing the student’s achievement
level and written descriptions of any unusual courses taken.
 Request copies of all medical, dental, and veterinary records and ask for referrals.
 Notify the post office of your new address. Send change of address cards to friends,
subscription services, creditors, and insurance companies.
 Purchase moving supplies, such as boxes, tape, and bubble wrap.
 Begin packing seldom used items and dispose of unwanted items through charities. (Get
receipts for tax purposes.)
 Contact the IRS for forms and regulations regarding tax-deductible moving expenses
 Transfer or arrange for insurance in your new city to cover your home, furnishings, and
automobile.
Three weeks prior to moving:
 Arrange to have appliances, utilities, phone, Internet and cable TV disconnected. Coordinate the final readings for gas, water, telephone, etc. Check on deposits. Set up connections at your new home.
 Review details with your mover: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking labor, arrival day, directions, shipping papers, time and method of expected payment.
Two weeks prior to moving:
 Handle bills, stocks, investments, and banking transfers. Arrange for check cashing in the
new city.
 Make special arrangements for transporting pets.
 Clean cupboards.
 Plan remaining meals so you can pack what you don’t need.
 Update your pet tags and licenses with new address information.
One week prior to moving:
 Discontinue delivery services, such as the newspaper.
 Clean out your safety deposit box and place all valuables and documents together.
 Either carry them with you or send them ahead by registered, insured mail.
 Reconfirm your moving and delivery dates with your mover.
Two days prior to moving:
 Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers.
 Arrange for traveler’s checks for trip expenses and payment to the mover upon delivery.
 Reconcile and close checking account and withdraw savings.
 Conclude any financial matters relating to the lease or sale of your home
 Set aside items you will need immediately upon arrival – a few dishes, towels, soap, bedding, light bulbs, flashlights, and toilet paper. Clearly mark the boxes.
 Leave forwarding address to new tenant.
Moving day:
 Pay close attention to the mover’s paperwork. You will need to sign it upon completion of
loading.
 Supervise the movers to make sure your instructions are understood.
 Double check your residence for forgotten items before leaving.
 For emergency reasons, alert a close friend or relative of the route and schedule you will
travel.
 Leave keys and garage door transmitters for new owners.
Dana M. Garrett
Earns ABR Designation
June 19, 2008
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of
excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to
real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC)
of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
Why should you look for the ABR designation before looking for a home?
These three letters after a REALTOR's name tell you that you will be working with buyer representative who is committed to your best interests. The ABR Designation is awarded by REBAC to those REALTORS who have
met the specific educational and experiential criteria needed to provide
the high level quality service required by REBAC (Real Estate BUYER'S
AGENT Council).
The Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council, REBAC, was founded in 1988 to promote superior buyer representation skills and services. An affiliate of
the National Association of REALTORS since 1996, REBAC's membership now
numbers well over 40,000 and is the worlds largest organization of real
estate professionals concentrating on buyer representation. Members who
meet all course and professional experiential requirements are awarded the
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative) and/or ABRM (Accredited Buyers Representative Manager) designation(s). Both are the only designations of
their type recognized by NAR.
The ABR designation is geared towards agents who wish to enhance their
buyer representation skills, and provides proof to prospective buyerclients of their proficiency at servicing the special needs of buyers. The
ABRM designation, on the other hand, is intended for owners, brokers and
managers who have or intend to incorporate buyer representation into their
company's service offerings.
Contact the Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council:
Mail: 430 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 800-648-6224 or 312-329-8656
Fax: 312-329-8632
Email: [email protected]
Dana M. Garrett can be reached at 937.645.6545 or www.MarysvilleHomes.com
PRESS RELEASE JANUARY 2008
Dana M. Garrett Earns Top 1% Distinction
with MSP Designation
Master Sales Society Stresses Relationships, Service and Values
Dana M. Garrett a local realtor with HER Realtors, has been inducted into the Master Sales Society with the
designation of Master Sales Professional, or MSP.
This distinction is earned by the very few committed real estate
professionals who place value and service of their clients above
all else.
On January 13th 2008, Dana M. Garrett completed three days of
training and took an oath to uphold the high standards and code
of conduct that the Master Sales Society demands. Less than 1%
of all Realtors nationwide have earned this select distinction.
Nationally recognized trainer Floyd Wickman, founder of the
Master Sales Society and perhaps real estate’s first Master Sales
Professional led the three day annual Master Sales Academy in
Chicago. Floyd Wickman said, “I’m proud of Dana , she is committed to be the very best.””
“My business depends on the trust I earn from my clients, so I
stay trained in order to provide the best possible service,” says
Dana M. Garrett, “and Floyd Wickman is the recognized industry
leader in teaching how to earn that trust. The standards are high,
and the training is tough, but my clients are worth it to me.”
The Master Sales Academy completed by Dana M. Garrett teaches
how to build lifetime client relationships through world class service and abiding by Core Values.
Harley E Rouda, owner of HER Realtors, says, “Dana M. Garrett’s
commitment to education shows in the glowing recommendations
from her clients and their willingness to refer Dana to friends
and family. We are proud to have Dana M. Garrett as part of our
team.”
Dana M. Garrett can be reached at 937.645.6545 or
www.MarysvilleHomes.com