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Thinking of Selling Real Estate?
Helping Sellers make their real estate dreams a reality in Savannah and the surrounding areas.
Are you thinking of selling your home in Chatham, Bryan, or Effingham County? You’re in the right place! Your agent makes the difference, especially in an ever-changing market. We are moving in the direction of a more neutral market, and those Realtors® that had an easy time selling properties are going to have to sharpen their pencils! My engineering background really gives me an edge over the competition when it comes to pricing and evaluating your home and negotiating the best value for you.
My Services For Sellers
Market Evaluation & Pricing Strategy
Professional Photography
Assistance with Out of Town Owners
Management of the Buy & Sell Dual Process
Home Repair/Upgrade/Staging Evaluation
Contract Negotiations
No Obligation
Home Evaluation
Sometimes you just want to know where you stand in this changing market. That’s fine! I’d be happy to give you a No Obligation Home Evaluation.
If you’re not exactly ready to sell, I can help you set up a plan on what items need to be completed first, so you can have extra time to get everything done.
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Have Questions About Selling?
Check out our FAQs selling buying real estate in Coastal Georgia and the Savannah area.
The short answer is “yes”, but do you know the value a Realtor provides? Let’s look at some of the things that a Realtor does for you during a home-selling transaction.
1. Preparing your home for market and suggesting the changes that you need to get the most money in your pocket.
2. A Realtor can help you establish the best price for the CURRENT market. Did you know that over-pricing your home up front will make your home less valuable overall? This is because you will end up with fewer offers and you won’t have the market frenzy of having multiple offers that can drive the price up. Also, a Realtor sells homes for 6% more than FSBO sellers do, according to Collateral Analytics. And according to the National Association of Realtors, the typical FSBO home sold for $260,000 compared to the $318,000 that agent-assisted homes sold for in 2020.
3. Do you know the LEGAL contracts that are required to sell a home? Many states have required disclosures, and one checkmark in the wrong box can make you liable to the Buyer for your mistake.
4. Can you handle negotiations regarding the home inspection, appraisal, due diligence, and more? We handle these items on a daily basis and have a fiduciary obligation to our clients to do what is best for them!
5. We have access to the MLS which will get your property in front of the most people, but I also use Social Media and local ads to expand the number of potential buyers that would see your home.
6. How do you know who you are letting into your home? Realtors have prequalified buyers that view your property. We want you to be safe and we have lots of tips to keep you safe, and your home safe.
I’d be glad to discuss my VALUE with you,… I can help with vendors for home repair, cleaning, and more.
Here are a few questions you can ask in your interview process, and here is how I answer these questions.
- How long have you been in Real Estate and what else have you done? I’ve been a Real Estate investor since 2002 when we bought our first foreclosure (actually, I turned my first home into a rental in 1998 when I moved from Augusta to Atlanta). I’m an engineer by education and trade, and I became a Realtor in Savannah in 2020, but my engineering background has been extremely useful in the Real Estate Industry.
- When I hire you, will I work with you on the entire transaction? Some Realtors will work with you to get the job, then shove you off to the side to their admin team. I work with you the entire time, and I feel that is the ONLY way to make sure you are taken care of.
In Georgia, a Real Estate Agent must work under a BROKER. The Broker is responsible for the actions of the Agent and helps guide the Agent during the Real Estate process.
This will vary by company, but most buyers will plan on 28-32 days for the financing to be completed.
What My Seller Clients Have to Say
Highly recommend! Leslie has been the best realtor I've ever worked with. Never had to wait for a response to any of my questions, and she even was patient when I repeated the same questions over and over! Leslie removed the stress and made the process as easy as can be!
Tricia M
Buyer & Seller
Buyer & Seller
Leslie is awesome! What should have been easy turned very difficult due to the lender but Leslie was there every step of the way with us helping get things done. She made sure to communicate between buyers and sellers which helped smooth things out. She kept things real and did not sugarcoat things when issues arose and because of that it helped get things done. I would recommend her services to anyone looking to buy for the first time or if they're buying a second home.
Josh B.
Buyer
Buyer
Connie: The BEST realtor that I have ever worked with! Once she knew what we were looking for and knew that I ask “MANY” questions; Leslie was always 1 step ahead of me. She could get information about the properties easier than I. Her work ethics were impeccable. Her determination to get our inspections, due diligence, and issues finalized for the closing was amazing. Overall, I think we found Leslie Shinn to be honest, hardworking, very knowledgeable about her job and very determined to help us find the right home.
Aven: We loved how she was caring and patient with us ! We considered her family now thank you for all that you have done !
Connie & Aven
Buyers, Pic: Aven & Hinton
Buyers, Pic: Aven & Hinton
Best experience selling our home. It was placed on the market on July 8th and was sold by the evening of July 9th. Leslie walked us through everything and explained if we didn’t understand. From the inspection to closing she was there. If you need a realtor to go above and beyond she is definitely your best choice. Thank you for everything!!
Shelly C
Seller
Seller
Leslie helped my husband and myself purchase a home in Pooler while we were living in Arizona. She was always available to answer questions, and answered messages typically immediately, but always within an hour of me sending them. She advocated for us with the builder, and even did the pre-move-in walk-through with us on a video call. (And probably noticed things I may not have that needed to be brought to the builders’ attention.) She has always been ready to give me information regarding who to call, phone numbers I need, and any explanations I needed to understand the contract. It’s quite stressful purchasing a house from over 2,000 miles away, but working with Leslie has been easy and stress-free. She’s amazing and I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home in the Pooler area.
Julia S
Out of State Buyer
Out of State Buyer
Leslie was FABULOUS to work with. She is very efficient and gets the job done. She made sure we had all our papers and the “to do” lists were completed in a timely manner in order to close on time. She responds rapidly and is very personable. We got a full-price offer the same day and closed on time. Thank you, Leslie, I will be using you again!
Katie E
Seller
Seller
"The level of personalized service from Leslie Shinn can only be at the FIRST CLASS level. She kept me informed about the sales status of my Chatham County house every step of the way and made it all so much easier. This was the first time I'd sold a home. I've moved out of the area, so alas, I won't be able to call on Leslie again - but I would if I could!”
Billy B
Out of town SELLER
Out of town SELLER
Leslie Shinn is an extraordinary realtor, excelling in the management of every step of the process. With her on-point advice and industry resources, she quickly took my starter home from slightly neglected to show ready. Since I was living out of town, she communicated with the contractors and inspected their work. She more than earned her commission during the preparatory phase of the sale.
Her techniques for positioning real estate to garner the best possible price and ability to nurture prospective buyers netted a final sales price almost 16% above the listed price. I trusted her enough to give her temporary power of attorney to attend the closing in my place.
I was blessed to have Leslie as my realtor.
Cindy B.
Out of Town SELLER, Pic: Cindy's Home
Out of Town SELLER, Pic: Cindy's Home
It was a pleasure working with Leslie. The property was sold and closed in less than 2 months. She was always quick to answer my questions and return my calls or text. I would highly recommend her services! Thanks Leslie!
Joy A.
Seller
Seller
I can't think you enough for anything you have done for us ❤
Buying and finding a house at the top of the market was not an easy task. Leslie was very professional as well as personal.... our stresses were high as all our criteria needed to be met. Leslie is not only a fantastic realtor, but she is also an excellent support system. ANYTIME there was a house we wanted to see Leslie moved fast as houses were flying off the market. She negotiated and helped us to obtain the house of our dreams, working hard to make sure things like repairs were done, etc. Leslie is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home, you won't regret it!!
Tracie L
Buyer & Seller
Buyer & Seller
Leslie was a lifesaver for me! I happened to be buying when the market was hot. I lost out on several homes due to buyer competition. Leslie patiently stuck with me until I found my perfect forever home. She fought for my interests every step of the way from the contract to closing. I feel like I received the best advice and support that anyone could've asked for. I highly recommend her services.
Vickie E.
Buyer
Buyer
Leslie was awesome to work with. We started our house-buying process long distance but she stayed in regular communication until we moved to the area. Once we were available, we looked at so many houses at all times of the day, weekends, it didn’t matter where she was there. She is very knowledgeable of the Savannah area and gave us great advice. We really feel like we ended up with the perfect house thanks to her hard work!
Tammy & Barry
Out of Town Buyers, Pic: Tammy & Barry
Out of Town Buyers, Pic: Tammy & Barry