Frequently Asked Questions:

 Why should I employ the services of a Realtor? -

      On average you will usually net 3% - 5% more (even after paying the Realtor's fee), when trusting the sale of your home to a professional, experienced Realtor!  Let’s take a moment to analyze the selling process.

 Should I employ the services of a Realtor… or sell my own home?

      Many homeowners play with the idea of selling their own home… main objective, try to save the Realtor’s commission.  While this idea sounds appealing… this thought process is fundamentally flawed!  Statistics prove that a homeowner selling their own home and netting more than if they would have used the services of a professional Realtor… is the exception... not the rule!  In fact, over 90% of all “for sale by owners” will eventually call upon the services of a professional Realtor.

      Here is the challenge… the buyer that shops “for sale by owners” is usually bargain hunting, looking for a “deal” on a home.  They realize that a “FSBO” is not paying a real estate fee, therefore the first thing they will do is knock a minimum of 5% - 10% off the seller’s asking price.  At the very least, they are trying to save the very same commission that the homeowner is trying to save!

      Here is the reality… only one of you can actually save the fee!

 Maximum Exposure, Proper Pricing & Knowledge of Market are the keys to a successful transaction -

      Most homeowners when trying to sell their own home basically rely on two advertising vehicles to expose their home to the buying market: 1) an ad in the paper…  2) a for sale sign in the yard!

      Statistics have shown that only 2% of the potential buyers that call on an ad actually purchase the home they called on.  Most buyers are calling to eliminate the property from further consideration.  They are looking for specific characteristics in a home, and with the cost of advertising being what it is, it simply is not practical to advertise all of your home's features.  Therefore when a buyer calls, they are trying to determine if your home will satisfy their families’ strict housing requirements.  Statistics have also proven that only 7% of all potential buyers noticed a yard sign, set an appointment and purchased that home. 

      These statistics show that a “FSBO” is missing over 90% of the potential buying market!  If a homeowner is lucky enough to get a potential buyer to set an appointment to see their home, it is important to remember these buyers are also looking at other homes similar in features and pricing.  In other words... your competition!  So if you are not competitively priced with the market (your competition), your potential buyer is more likely to purchase a different home. Not to mention, you have no idea as to the buyer’s qualifications or motivations.

      Even if you are fortunate enough to come to an agreement with a buyer for your home, now the question becomes – WHAT IS YOUR TIME WORTH! When selling your own home… if you are not at home available to respond to a phone call… to that buyer your home is off the market!  What about the cost of advertising, the cost of an attorney, the financial qualification and/or ability of the buyer to even purchase your home, negotiations, contracts, as well as local and state laws.  The cost of these items and the time involved can easily accumulate to another 2% - 4% of your asking price.  And don’t forget about the 5% - 10% that the buyer has already tried to negotiate off of your asking price.

           The uncertainty and cost of selling your own home...                                                   is it really worth months of headaches & aggravation?

Advantages of having Tim Tatlock as your Realtor -                 Ask about our reduced commission schedule, “Menu of Services” (for even greater savings), FREE mortgage pre-approval, “Hot” homes of the week, Perfection Plus Real Estate Services guarantee and our $500 challenge!

      With approximately 30 years of full-time professional real estate experience, previously recognized as one of the top 1% of all agents in the country, whether buying and/or selling a home… when Tim Tatlock is your choice for a Realtor you can rest assured that all of your real estate needs are being handled in an ethical, professional manner.

      Tim brings to the closing table a proven track record of success!  In fact, he has sold over 800 homes in Franklin and Oak Creek alone.  With over 550 of these home sales being in Franklin… Tim is known as “Franklin’s Residential Specialist”.  Over the past 29 years, Tim’s average time to successfully market a home is less than 30 days; the “MLS” average is now over 180 days.  On average Tim’s list price to sales price ratio over the past 30 years is approximately 98%; the “MLS” average is approximately 92%.  In simple terms, if you list your home with Tim Tatlock and Perfection Plus Real Estate Services… on average, your home should sell faster and for more than the average MLS agent!  It is due to Tim’s extensive real estate knowledge and professional marketing ability that Tim offers a written guarantee and a $500 challenge (call for details).

      As owner/broker of Perfection Plus Real Estate Services, Inc. Tim is dedicated to offering the best in real estate service.  In fact, nearly 70% of Tim’s transactions are referrals from past clients and customers that were so pleased with his efficient and professional knowledge of the real estate industry that they told a friend. “It is my goal to become your Realtor for a lifetime… not just one transaction”.

      Tim began his real estate career with Century 21, followed by Coldwell Banker and then became a top agent for Re/max.   After 10 years of selling homes with other companies, it was time to put together a better real estate concept… Perfection Plus Real Estate Services, Inc. 

      As previously mentioned… Experience, education and a proven track record of success are the keys to a successful real estate transaction. Tim has demonstrated a commitment to further his knowledge of the advances in the real estate industry. Advances in technology, marketing strategies, networking, negotiations, tax ramifications of home ownership, and changes in contracts as well as local and state laws.  It is because of this dedication to his career that Tim has earned the following three National real estate designations: 

• Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) – with less than 5% of all agents in the country earning this prestigious designation, agents that have received their CRS designation are the “elite” of the real estate industry.  The CRS is the highest honor given to a residential Realtor.
• Graduate of Realtor’s Institute (GRI) – the GRI is a prerequisite for earning the CRS designation and has been earned by approximately 30% of the Realtors in the country.
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) – the ABR is a newer designation awarded to agents that specialize in representing the best interest of their buyer clients.

      When the time is right for you to begin interviewing professional Realtors, and you desire a professional real estate consultation with a friendly, no-pressure approach… one based on honesty, integrity and positive results, then please give Tim Tatlock a call today… you’ll be glad you did.