Frequently Asked Questions....Picket Fence Preview

How
often is this site updated? This
site is updated daily - often many times per day - New ads are
posted as soon as possible. Check back often so you don't miss
the property you are looking for.
How do I approach a seller? What
is the first step? Call
the owner - their phone number is in the ad - ask questions about
the property then schedule an appointment to view it.
How
do I make an offer? All
Picket Fence sellers have all the forms and paperwork for you.
Complete the Sales Contract, bind your offer with a deposit and
initiate the loan process (if necessary.)
How do I
sell my property using Picket Fence Preview? Just decide
what size ad you'd like
in the print publication, gather up a photo or two, write your
description. We can take the photos for you and we help fine-tune
your written description. Some tips
for writing your ad.
How long does it take to sell through
Picket Fence Preview? The
average time on the market in 2007 was 48 days until an offer
in all of Vermont & New Hampshire; 49% got their buyer from
their Picket Fence web ad; 49% got their buyer from the print
publication; the remaining 2% from their sign or other means.
Over $12 million in commissions was saved last year!
What format
should the photos be? Color
prints (3x5; 4x6) are fine. No negatives necessary. If you have
digital photos, gif or jpg format is fine. You can bring in,
send in a disk or you can email the images and description to
billfsbo@sover.net
for Northern & Central Vermont and toni@sover.net
for Southern VT and NH Tips
for digital photography>>>Be
sure to WHITE BALANCE your camera depending on whether you are
taking interior or exterior cameras. It will make a big difference
in the quality and appearance of your images!
What does
it cost to sell through Picket Fence Preview? You pay only for the advertising...no other fees.
Ads range from $125 - $295 per month. The average amount saved
by a Picket Fence homeseller (expressed as the amount of the
real estate sales commission avoided) was a little over $20,200!
Are
all the ads on the web site also in the print publication? No there is not a one-to-one correspondence.
While there is a lot of overlap between the web and the print
publication each will have unique properties.
How
can I get the print publication if I don't live in Vermont? You can have it mailed directly
to you via subscription. Click
here to sign up.