Selling a home in today’s market can be challenging – we understand that.While the market can be challenging, hundreds of homes are sold eachyear in Central MO. What’s the difference between selling your home orfailing to do so? The Details. Whether it’s our proven sales approach,effective marketing campaigns, or utilizing our existing network, theCentral MO Home Team makes sure no detail is overlooked.

With a proven track record, the right skill set and years of experience, wehave all the tools to sell your home. If you’re serious about selling yourhome, we’re serious about getting the job done. Who you work with intoday’s market matters. We look forward to hearing from you.

Cell 660.833.5828 // Cell 660.833.5865 // Office 660.263.3393 Ames@AskAdvantage.com // www.CentralMOHomeTeam.com

A Team Always Out Performs An Individual.

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ESTHE TEAM“I love seeing the new development in town as well as new owners breathing life into the historic homes in our community. Photography, video production and web design have always been some of my passions. I obtained my professional drone pilot’s license 3 years ago. These skill sets help us always stay cutting edge with our buyers & seller clients!” Shawn Ames

“Helping people buy and sell homes is my PASSION! I am in my 13th year as a licensed Realtor and also obtained my broker’s license in 2015. This business has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember – my grandparents started Advantage Real Estate. I am a Past-President of the Randolph County Board of Realtors. Shawn and I have two young daughters that attend Moberly Schools.” Christy Ames

“Since joining this team in 2015, I have rediscovered my joy for serving! I love our community and especially being able to share how incredible it is with people that may be new to our area. Helping individuals and families find just the right fit in a new home is a new and welcome challenge every day, and I sincerely enjoy it! When I’m not playing Home Match-Maker, I enjoy making music with my husband, attending my kids’ many school functions, camping, acting, traveling and serving at my church and other non-profits.”

Jennifer OrtmanClient & Process Coordinator – Licensed Buyer’s Agent

We are members of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) & Missouri Association of Realtors (MAR). We are members of both the Randolph County & Columbia Area MLS (Multiple Listing Service), and currently are the only company in town with memberships in BOTH MLS’s! This keeps your home “top of mind” to the hundreds of agents representing the buyers in our market.

Our brokerage is locally owned and widely known. By being a local “boutique” brokerage, we escape the financial burden of a national brand allowing us to spend more money marketing and exposing your home to more buyers.

We have the heart of a teacher and we will explain in detail what is happening in your neighborhood; the average list price, the average sales price, days on market. We will help you make an informed decision on how to price your home. We will provide extensive agency disclosures so you understand the role a Realtor plays when working with a buyer or a seller.

Professional – We have devoted our lives to bringing the absolute highest level of professionalism to our Real Estate practice. From our photography to ad copy, we have the professional skills necessary to market your home.

Deliberate – We have systems in place when we list a home to market the home in the best way possible right from the start. We check, double and triple check every detail of our listings to make sure they are syndicated properly to every exposure point we have access to.

Responsive – From the very beginning, we grew our business by simply answering the phone and being available. As we’ve grown and further developed our marketing plan we have added the staff necessary to maintain that lightning fast responsiveness that our clients recognize as the difference.

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Showings Procedure: When a showing is requested, our office will contact you for an appointment. After the home is shown, we always follow up with the agent that showed the property and will update you with the showing feedback. Communication with you is key.

Offer & Negotiations: We will make sure all buyers are prequalified. We will ensure that all forms are properly completed and in accordance with state law. We prepare a NET SHEET with estimated expenses. We will get you top dollar and best terms.

Inspections & Title: We assist in coordination of all inspections, title work, city occupancy regulations, termite company, appraisal, disclosures, lender correspondences and miscellaneous transaction details. We have established relationships with professionals in all these fields.

Closing & Possession: We will attend the closing and make sure all details are handled ahead of time for a smooth process.

THESE SET US APART FROM THE COMPETITION!

FLOOR PLAN VIRTUAL TOURS

“For over eight years, top agents have hired us to photograph their listings for them. Top notch photography is cornerstone to our success.”

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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ESOUR MARKETING PLAN Create comprehensive pricing strategy.

Assist you in “staging” your home if needed.

Provide stunning professional interior & exterior photography.

Provide aerial photography & video when beneficial.

Include detailed floor plans in listing syndications.

Build interactive floor plan virtual tour.

Strategically place your home on the Randolph County and Columbia MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

In addition, your home will be on websites including Zillow.com, Trulia.com & Realtor.com (as well as dozens more).

Install lawn sign, key box.

Prepare homebuyer information booklet.

Have agents from our office preview your home & review comments from the tour.

Create and submit advertising to local newspaper.

Schedule and host open houses.

Mail Just Listed postcards announcing the availability of your home.

Advertise your home on Facebook & other social media sites.

Door knocking campaign by agent to promote open house.

Marketing to our database of current and past clients, other agents, organizations, brokers and network groups, the MLS, etc.

Aggressively follow up with prospective buyers.

“Featured Listing” spotlight spaces on various websites.

Rotation of periodic Facebook ad campaigns.

ADVERTISING ON THESE WEBSITES

PREPARING TO SELL & PRICING STRATEGY

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ESSTAGING TIPS! Declutter…Less is more!

Tidy your yard. Prune bushes and trees and get rid of weeds in the lawn.

Paint walls, clean windows, window coverings, and shampoo soiled carpets.

Remove all unnecessary objects ON the furniture.

Take down certain pictures or objects on the walls.

Clear kitchen countertops and refrigerator fronts.

Remove all extra items from bathrooms.

Coordinate towels & bedding.

Keep toilet lids down. Fix leaky plumbing.

Organize your closets and cupboards. Thin them out and keep them orderly.

Sweep the garage and keep it tidy.

Put pets, pet food dishes, and litter boxes outside, whenever possible.

Brighten your rooms. Replace all burned out light bulbs.

During showings, turn on all lights and lamps.

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ES#1 Most Common Mistake is OVERPRICING at the BEGINNING…

“Most showings are in the first 30 days. These first buyers are motivated, have already seen everything that is available for sale, & are waiting for something new to be listed. First impressions are important

with both buyers & agents!”

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT US…

“Christy was very helpful and kindhearted. I could definitely tell that she had my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend her if you’re in search for a new house or selling a home.” ~Kylee M.

“Christy and Shawn are pleasant to work with and have confidence in their skills. They are personal and easy to talk to and offer sound advice. They are honest about what needs to be known and expected and hopeful for your process. I certainly do recommend them to others.” ~Mary S.

“Shawn & Christy helped us buy our new home and sell our old home. Got great deals on both. They were very helpful and communicated often throughout the process. Highly recommended!” ~Russ M.

“Shawn & Christy (and Jennifer) do a great job. We've used them to list 3 homes in the past year. They've all sold and we have been pleased with our experience working with them. They really care!” ~Lori K.

“Wouldn't go with anyone else! We have bought and sold 2 homes with them and both sold within the first 45 days. The last one sold in 24 hours. They are very knowledgeable of the market and very reliable and they make it so easy. Awesome!” ~Rhonda H.

“Shawn and Christy are the best in the area! They made the whole process in selling great. I am impressed by both their professionalism and their ability to be personable. They were as excited for us to get an offer on our home as we were. If you live in the Randolph County area, they are the way to go if you want to sell or buy a home!” ~Sandra W.

“My house was listed for 15 days and I had a contract! They go to work immediately for you! It has been a wonderful experience working with Christy. She responds promptly to any questions I had or my concerns. I highly recommend her! If you hire her, start packing!” ~Cheryl B.

“Christy and Shawn were outstanding to work with, and I have had a great experience with them. They respond to emails, texts, or calls right away, and they work hard for you. They were realistic about the process and price range, and they gave me great advice to get my house under contract very quickly.” ~Mark A.

“Shawn and Christy were wonderful to work with. They were able to answer all of our questions and concerns. They were very helpful through this process while we were selling and living 2 hours away. Everything was very professional! Their marketing was amazing!” ~Kyndall H.

“Shawn & Christy have been a great team to work with. When you pick this duo you gain a lot more than you would with someone else. Choosing this team gives you a professional real estate photographer to do stunning photos of your cherished property and a very efficient agent that knows the ropes with all the paperwork and steps along the buying and selling journey. They walked us through it all-- and explained everything that we needed to know. A great team to work with for buying by and selling.” ~Heather M.

“Helped us with the sale of our home and had great response time and very helpful in the whole process. She let me know what I could do to get people excited about our home and she was right!” ~Cari H.

“I listed my house for sale with Shawn and Christy and had an offer two days later! They were very professional and made the whole process go smoothly.” ~Olivia M.

“Shawn and Christy are a very dedicated, hard-working team. My husband and I used them to sell our own home and were very pleased. It is easy to see that they have been very successful at both helping people buy and sell their homes over the years and continue to do so at an increasing rate. If you are looking to buy a new home or sell your current home, Shawn and Christy Ames are an excellent choice. They are the best in their field for a reason.” ~Monica R.

RECENT REVIEWS FROM PAST CLIENTS

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ESHOMES SOLD IN 2018

1141 Woody Ave812 Monroe Ave323 Elizabeth Street482 E Rollins600 W Carpenter Street1931 County Road 24605009 Geetha Drive600 Orange Street715 N Church, Fayette221 S Lake Circle, Cairo209 N Tannehill824 Tuley Road321 Fulton Ave114 S Ault711 Greenbrier700 S 5th

725 Weintz12797 Monroe Road 1079523 S 5th Street454 E Rollins517 Fulton Ave1105 Epperson609 Pool, Centralia1848 Cedar Lake Dr401 Grand Ave619 Hunter’s Pointe21 Windsor Place2009 County Road 1170324 Morningside Drive215 Locust Street104 Bealmer Lane, Huntsville

2 Fair Oaks1128 Private Road 23661100 Private Road 13481311 Woody Ave515 Oak Terrace14508 Route YY, Madison325 E Logan2518 County Road 2230307 Third, Renick414 Franklin Ave321 E Carpenter Street301 Wisdom1101 Marmaduke Ct107 N Union, New Franklin713 Wescott Ln623 W Carpenter902 Gilman491 West Shore Dr, Cairo800 Homestead Dr500 Dickens, Renick1334 Quinn611 Grand Ave410 McKinleyLot 23 Fox Run1164 County Road 238016697 MR 1043, Madison317 Woodland Ave1626 Eastbrook CircleCounty Road 2730426 Highway 5, Fayette3829 County Road 1245

In 2018 we personally sold $11.8 Million in total closed volume which represented 96 buyers and sellers!

2018 Residential Average Sales Price = $127,500

822 Beuth13263 MR 1039, Madison621 Wescott Ln346 Circle Drive1495 Hwy K, Cairo804 Fox Run825 Merrill Ln1632 Prairie Ln505 Terrill Rd900 Bond Street701 West End Pl620 Taylor St1415 Henry201 Lawn St, Huntsville16 Westwood702 Bertley820 W Reed129 Tannehill608 Burkholder315 Betty Ave302 Bagby

IN CLOSING

We hope you find this guide informative. Now the next step is to simplycontact our office to schedule a private appointment to put the CentralMO Home Team to work for you.

WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS!

Cell 660.833.5828 // Cell 660.833.5865 // Office 660.263.3393 Ames@AskAdvantage.com // www.CentralMOHomeTeam.com