My marketing strategy

How I market your home for top dollar.

You only get one chance at a first impression. Detailed pre-sale preparation and a marketing plan tailored to your home help it reach the highest price, with as little stress for you as possible.

20 steps, from pricing to completion.

Staged interior of a Richmond home listed by Katerina Zemlia
Steps 1 to 7

Before we list: prepare to impress

  1. 01

    Pricing strategy

    A detailed Comparative Market Analysis sets the market value of your home. Pricing right the first time brings more activity, more showings and the best sale price.

  2. 02

    Professional home staging

    At no cost to you, a professional staging consultant advises on furniture placement, traffic flow and accessories, so your home's highlights appeal to the widest range of buyers.

  3. 03

    Complimentary cleaning

    So your home looks its best before photos.

  4. 04

    Complimentary handyman

    Leaky faucets, slanted cabinets and small fix-it jobs are taken care of before the home inspection.

  5. 05

    Complimentary landscaping

    Done before your professional photos.

  6. 06

    Professional floor plan

    A floor plan sketch defines the square footage and answers buyers' questions about room sizes and layout.

  7. 07

    Professional photography

    Interior and exterior photos that capture your home's best features and help it stand out online.

Steps 8 to 14

Marketing that reaches the right buyers

  1. 08

    Lifestyle video

    A video of your home, used for targeted social media advertising to reach the right buyers.

  2. 09

    Polished feature sheets

    High-resolution images and detailed property remarks that capture what makes your home special.

  3. 10

    Feng Shui consultation

    If your property is likely to appeal to international buyers.

  4. 11

    VIP open house invitations

    Invitations to your neighbours, the people who already love the community.

  5. 12

    Strata documents

    For condos and townhouses, I arrange and order all the strata documentation required.

  6. 13

    RE/MAX lawn sign

    A trusted brand on your front lawn, promoting your home in the community.

  7. 14

    MLS® and every major website

    Your listing goes on the MLS®, the largest online network of properties in Greater Vancouver, plus these sites for 24/7 exposure to active buyers:

    • remax.ca
    • remax.com
    • realtor.ca
    • rew.ca
    • zemlia.ca
Steps 15 to 20

Showings, negotiation and a smooth close

  1. 15

    Public open houses

    Live open houses, as the market demands and you agree.

  2. 16

    Agent open houses

    To show your property to other REALTORS® and their buyers.

  3. 17

    Showing feedback

    A record of every agent who shows your home, with buyer feedback shared the way you prefer: text, email or phone.

  4. 18

    Market updates

    New listings and recent sales near you, and what they mean for your sale.

  5. 19

    Strong negotiation

    Trained to negotiate with different cultures and personality types, for better prices and terms.

  6. 20

    A smooth completion

    I work with you, the other agent, the lender and the lawyers so every part of the sale flows smoothly, through to the final walkthrough.

Katerina Zemlia, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Westcoast
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