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Choosing a Realtor who employs comprehensive methods to sell your house can significantly impact the outcome of your property transaction. A proactive Realtor utilizes various strategies to attract potential buyers and ensure your property gets the attention it deserves in the market. This approach goes beyond merely listing the property on multiple platforms and waiting for inquiries. Instead, it involves active engagement in marketing, networking, and negotiation to secure the best deal for you.
Firstly, an agent who goes the extra mile employs diverse marketing techniques tailored to your property’s unique selling points. From professional photography and virtual tours to staging advice and targeted advertising campaigns, these efforts maximize exposure and enhance your property’s appeal to a wider audience. By leveraging both traditional and digital platforms, such as social media, real estate websites, and local networks, they cast a wider net and attract qualified buyers more effectively.
Moreover, a proactive Realtor is adept at navigating the complexities of negotiations and closing deals. They invest time and effort in understanding market trends, assessing buyer preferences, and devising creative solutions to overcome potential obstacles. Whether it’s advocating for your interests during price negotiations, coordinating inspections and appraisals, or facilitating a smooth closing process, their proactive approach ensures a seamless experience and a successful outcome. Ultimately, partnering with a Realtor who prioritizes proactive strategies over minimal effort can make a substantial difference in the speed, profitability, and overall satisfaction of your home selling experience.
My team and I have been selling real estate for over 40 years. We know what it takes to do the job and do it well. If you would like to know more, or are ready to get your home SOLD and for the best possible price, please reach out. I would love to talk to you and discuss how my plan has helped my sellers have fantastic success stories!
804-350-0879 | chris@smallre.net | chrissmallgroup.com
*In 2023, 83% of our listings sold at or over the list price, and 61% sold OVER the list price!
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It is my responsibility as your REALTOR® to ensure that when others around you are lowering their expectations, this becomes the time for us to switch gears and discover how to leverage the market effectively to achieve your goals.
If you would like to know more about the current market, or if you have any general real estate questions, call or text me on my cell phone at 804-350-0879 or you can email me at chris@smallre.net.
If you are looking to begin a home search, visit my website to get started!
by Andrew Depcrynski 
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 
Guidance Starts Here
Park 27Stories of Confidence
Chris Small and his team helped me find and purchase the perfect home for my needs in Richmond this month. He patiently worked with me as buyer's agent for more than a year as I got to know Richmond's neighborhoods and home values.
Chris and his helpful team made the sale of our house easy and quick, and his plan, with three days of showings, an open house, and review of contracts on the fifth day, was perfect. We were so pleased with the service and Chris's great plan!
Had a great homebuying experience thanks to Anne Soffee. She was recommended by a friend so I already had high expectations, but she exceeded all of them. Worked patiently with us through a very turbulent market and when we finally found the one...