THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING COLDWELL BANKER®
As you prepare to sell your home,
I appreciate the opportunity to assist you in reaching two important decisions…
A Full Complement of Real Estate Services is Available to Support Your Sale.
The Real Estate company and
REALTOR® you choose to
represent your interests in the sale
of your home.
The marketing plan and pricing
strategy needed to achieve your
home sale objectives.
The Company You Select Should Meet Your Needs and Exceed Your Expectations.
THE PURPOSE OF OUR TIME TOGETHER
Preview your home
Discuss your home sale needs
Show you what I do to get homes sold
Determine a market positioning strategy
for selling your home
Answer your questions
Make a mutual decision
Most sellers share the same priorities. Which are most important to you?
WHAT HOME SELLERS WANT
Price
The best price and terms
attainable for their property
Time
The shortest possible time
on the market
Convenience
The least inconvenience in
managing details
Communication
Frequent updates to stay
informed
Let’s review your specific home sale needs and expectations:
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Your complete satisfaction is my top priority.
Peter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about Real Estate to Buyers and $ellers of homes in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, Florida.
He grew up on Detroit’s east side, studied marketing and business at Ferris State University and majored in Economics at the University of Detroit..
Prior to founding of the MyUnclePete agency with Coldwell Banker, Peter worked in management, sales and business development for companies headquartered in Michigan and New York and managed projects worldwide. His career highlights include:
Managing Partner- IBM VAR - Software Services for Asset Management
Business Development Partner – Keystone Commercial Retail Properties
Vice President / Loan Officer - Citicorp NY and Michigan National Bank
Stockbroker - Paine Webber
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is
Florida's largest real estate company*.
With more than 75 offices affiliated with 4,800 independent
sales associates throughout Florida
In addition to separate divisions and affiliated companies for
new homes, corporate relocation, property management,
commercial properties, mortgage and title services, and
luxury homes.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is equipped to
serve all of your real estate needs and deliver the results
you require.
Some people think any real estate company will do.
You Expect More.
*Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is ranked number one in closed residential buyer and/or seller
transaction sides in Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa/St. Petersburg and Naples/Fort Myers, and number
one in residential sales volume (calculated by multiplying number of buyer and/or seller transaction sides
by the sales price) in Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg according to data
submitted to REAL Trends by NRT LLC, 2013.
Florida's largest real estate company
Lakewood Ranch / University Park Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida Each of the 31 villages of University Park and 7 villages of Lakewood Ranch feature distinctive neighborhoods that offer a wide variety of home designs to choose from single and multi-family homes to town-homes and villas.
Mote Ranch / Palm Aire Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida Mote Ranch and Palm-Aire are located West of I-75 and just north of University Parkway, Mote Ranch and Palm-Aire condos and homes are conveniently located near the beaches, downtown Sarasota and the shopping and dining venues at University Town Center..
Peter is licensed to sell Real Estate anywhere in the State of Florida. He is focused on helping homeowners buy and sell in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, Florida.
Any other properties that you need to sell?
What will be included in the sale?
Price the house with ___ or without___?
When did you sell your last home?
What were your experiences with that sale?
What did you like least and best?
Why are you selling?
Where are you moving to?
How soon do you need to be there?
What is your Real Estate Experience?
Multiple Listing Service
Your property information is made
available to all local Realtors®.
Yard Sign
Consumers worldwide recognize the
Coldwell Banker® sign.
Property Information Flyer
A custom feature sheet (price, photos and
detailed information) will be developed, printed and
emailed to potential customers to promote your home.
CUSTOMARY REAL ESTATE MARKETING
The initial steps in this full-service marketing system include…
At Coldwell Banker, even these customary services are handled with
exceptional care and expertise to get the best results for you.
Your property will be exposed to 16 million potential buyers
on 725+ websites every day, including…
Zillow.com® RealEstate.AOL.com Trulia.com
ColdwellBanker.com FloridaMoves.com Realtor.com®
INTERNET PROPERTY MARKETING
INCREASE THE EXPOSURE OF YOUR HOME ON THE WEB
Coldwell Banker® positions your home for sale on the leading real estate websites.
Featured positioning in property searches on
leading real estate websites including Trulia,
Zillow®, Yahoo!® Homes, AOL and FrontDoor.com™
Showcase listings are available on realtor.com®
and MSN® Real Estate
Your home, with a detailed description and multiple
photos, will be seen more often than it would
without this enhancement.
More views can increase buyer inquiries
Leads are routed directly to your sales associate’s
cell phone
Our parent company, NRT, is the only national real estate brokerage
with the strength to offer this exclusive online marketing strategy,
available only through Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate.
CONNECTING WITH HOME BUYERS
An online buyer requests
information about your property
Within seconds, my cell phone
rings with the contact information
I immediately contact the
buyer to set up a showing
HomeBase inTouch rapid-response technology ensures
that every online lead receives a fast, professional response.
HomeBase inSight reports provide you with the number of
views your property receives on FloridaMoves.com,
coldwellbanker.com, realtor.com®, Trulia.com, Zillow.com®,
Homes.com® and many of our online partners.
Reports can be produced weekly,
monthly or by date range.
FloridaMoves.com
is translated into 19 languages and
receives more than 7 million visitors
annually from 215 countries
Hamptons-International.com PrimeLocation.com
WorldProperties.com Zoopla.Co.Uk
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MARKETING
COLDWELL BANKER® NETWORK STRENGTH
Coldwell Banker ® Heritage
Established in San Francisco in 1906
Recognized as the industry leader
The most personalized service in real estate
Florida Network
Coldwell Banker sells more residential real
estate than any other company in Florida.1
More than 75 offices with 4,800 sales associates
$11.35+ billion in closed sales volume
Over 39,700 closed transactions
National and International Network
Nine out of 10 consumers recognize the
Coldwell Banker brand2
85,000 independent sales associates worldwide
3,100 sales offices in more than 50 countries
$207.8 billion in annual sales in the U.S. and
Canada
Although Coldwell Banker is international
in scope, we know that every
transaction is local, unique
and very personal to our customers.
Coldwell Banker’s® global outreach includes offices in more than 50 countries
Complete closing services
Financial strength and stability guarantees
the highest quality services.
Your best interests will be protected during
a smooth, efficient closing.
Title and Closing Services
Affiliated provider Sunbelt Title Agency
supports our customer satisfaction
goals with timely and accurate
closings.
MORTGAGE SERVICES
Pre-approval prior to contract acceptance
minimizes the risk of taking your home off the
market for an unqualified buyer.
Pre-approval services are available to you at no
cost or obligation before beginning the search for
your next home.
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT
MANAGING THE SALE OF YOUR HOME I, Peter Gruits, will manage the details needed to bring your sale to a successful closing.
Position Your Home to Sell
Develop a competitive listing
price to attract home buyer
interest and inquiries, and
generate support from
Realtors®
Discuss recommendations for
making your home look its
best for showings and open
houses
Implement a full-service
marketing plan to provide
maximum property exposure
and generate online and in-
person showings.
Frequent Communication
Follow up on all leads and
activity and communicate
feedback on showings and
inquiries to keep you
informed of activity and
current market conditions
Update your transaction
documents and status online
using HomeBase®
Discuss a repositioning
strategy, if needed
Negotiate a Favorable Contract
Terms and conditions
Acceptable to you.
Manage the Closing Process
Approvals obtained
Inspections conducted
Contingencies removed
Required repairs made
Close the Transaction
Proceeds check handed to you
at the closing table
After Sale Follow Up
I will remain in contact
with you to assist with your
future real estate needs
For years my extended family and friends have called me Uncle Pete.
My Clients want a Professional they can rely on, but they also want someone they can be comfortable with and talk to. Someone who will listen to their concerns about selling their house and will take the time to explain their options and where they are in the process of selling their home.
They want an Uncle in the Real Estate business.
I provide insight, innovative marketing, expertise about listing and selling options and a unique understanding of the importance of a secure and accurate transaction.
My Uncle Pete and the COLDWELL BANKER team, can help you sell your home and find you a new house you can call home.
Sincerely,
Peter
Peter Gruits, LLC - REALTOR® Spend Summer this Winter
in Sarasota
Beyond Florida Real Estate, Peter is a volunteer; He helps out at RHEMA Life Line, a hospital and food charity for the poor, and he is a certified mentor at Manasota SCORE a voluntary business advisory service sponsored by the SBA. After years of business travel and cold weather Peter and Patricia decided to find a place where they won’t have to travel to, just to sit on the beach. After much searching they found their way to Sarasota 2011
Peter and his wife Patricia live in Sarasota.