Resources
How does Foundation help home sellers?
We have compiled a list of FAQs, helpful links, and services to aid you in your real estate experience.
Advertising
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Weekly ad in the Santa Barbara Newspress every Sunday.
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Featured on www.foundationrg.com, www.realtor.com, www.sbaor.com, and others subject to availability.
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Personal website for your property at www.youraddress.com with showing information, photos, features and directions.
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Colorful property brochures including a description of the property will be designed to give to buyers and other agents.
Showings
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The easiest way for potential buyers to view properties is to be able to see the property via a Lock Box along with a realtor. The Realtor can be instructed of your specific needs, either leaving a message at your home or cell phone number with the time the showing is going to be arranged or by appointment with you directly.
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You will be given feedback on all showings within 48 hours of showings.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
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The listing will be submitted to the MLS service immediately upon taking the listing.
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An email announcing this new listing and all subsequent open houses and caravans will be sent to each of the agents and associate members (approximately 1,200).
Brokers' Caravan - Subject to Seller Approval
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A Caravan where Brokers and Agents tour properties in your area will be scheduled for the first week the listing has been on the market. It will be held from 10:00-1:00. This is a great way for many agents to view the property in a short period of time.
Sign - Subject to Seller Approval
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Subject to seller’s approval, a sign will be placed in front of the property with our phone number to facilitate calls directly to our company by any buyers or agents passing by.
Calculators
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How much can you borrow?
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Which loan is better?
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How much should you put down for a new house?
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How much will your home payments be?
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What will your closing costs be?
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How much can you save in taxes?
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Are you better off refinancing?
Moving
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Compare two cities
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Change your address officially online
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Moving with kids
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Know your rights
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Go green, save green with the postal service