Sellers

My Seller Goals

Prioritize projects to get your home show ready and as attractive as possible to buyers
Implement a pricing and marketing strategy that will maximize your buyer exposure
Negotiate all aspects of buyer offers to ensure the best terms possible

Seller Interview

Regardless of where you are in the home selling process, just starting to think about it or ready for the yard sign, please take a few moments to complete this form.

Sellers Guide to SOLD

This guide covers every step of the selling process! But please know that it is my job to be your partner and real estate expert. If you decide not to read a single page, it's ok. I'm here!

FSBO Guide

Want to take a stab at selling “For Sale By Owner”, use this guide to help with the process!

Preparing Your Home to Sell

Seller Homework Pages

2020 Residential Property Disclosures

Real Estate Glossary

Seller Marketing Plan

01. Property Enhancement

We will walk through the house together and make specific suggestions on what could be done to improve the value of your home through “buyer’s eyes”.
02. Service Providers

We will prioritize what needs to be done according to your budget, and I will help you find the service providers to complete those tasks.
03. Pricing

Pricing. I will assist you with pricing your home based on a comparative market analysis. This will help you to set the best price for your home under current market conditions.
04. Photography

I offer and pay for your home to be professionally photographed and videoed. Aerial and drone photography when appropriate.
05. House Measurements

I offer and pay for the services of a licensed appraiser to measure the heated and cooled living area of your home to establish square footage (if you do not already have an existing appraisal with square footage sketch).
06. Home Book

I will prepare a professional binder containing everything an interested buyer will want to know about your home – improvements, school information, utilities, homeowners’ association, flood zone, etc.
07. Brochure Book

I will create professional books about your property for Buyers to take home with them after showings and help you stand out from the competition.
08. Sellers Report

An updated report will be sent to you each week to keep you informed about the market activity as it relates to your property. Here are some of the features you will see on your report: Review the showing activity, see website traffic to your listing, view detailed information about average list price, price per square foot and days on market of nearby properties.
09. Lock Box

I will place a combination lock box on your property to increase showings access to licensed Realtors (this will also give you emergency access when you need it).
10. Yard Sign

Our sign installer will place one of our plantation-style Latter & Blum For Sale signs on your property.
11. Text Access 24/7

A text resource will be placed on your yard sign so buyers can instantly get all property photos and details.
12. Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Your home’s information will be entered into the MLS, giving your home exposure to 1,500 + REALTORS® in Acadiana.
13. Internet

Your home’s information will available on REALTOR.com, the nation’s largest real estate web site as well as ALL other syndicated real estate sites (Trulia, Zillow, Latter-Blum.com, Homes.com, etc.) for worldwide exposure.
14. Enhanced Internet Technology

Your property will be enhanced on REALTOR.com with additional photos and technology so that you will appear earlier on internet searches and receive up to 300% more visitors to your property than non- enhanced listings.
15. Search Subscriptions

I will set you up on our search system so you will be automatically emailed any new listings that come on the market in your area. This is an automatic way for you to stay up to date on the competition.
16. Hot Sheet to Realtors and Buyers

Your property information will be sent to all Realtors and Buyers whose search criteria match your home’s parameters on a daily basis. I also send custom listing information to specific agents I know that specialize in your home’s market, regardless of what company they work for.
17. Social Media

My marketing team will share and pay for the boosting of your home details, photos and videos online.
18. Buyer/REALTOR® Survey

As part of our showing process, there will be an email survey for REALTORS® to complete and give us feedback on their showing of your home.
19. Licensed Assistant

My full-time licensed Realtor assistant, Jessie Melancon, will manage the details of your transaction to help ensure that your experience is a smooth one.
20. Consistent Contact

I will contact you regularly throughout the process to give you an update on the marketing of your home and answer any questions you may have.

“Arla is very knowledgeable and personable. I could always count on Arla to follow through on any concerns or questions I had. It’s clear to me why she is a consistent top performer in her company. I found Arla by searching for agents on Realtor.com; her ranking was #1 in the ‘most recommended, results (she beat the second-highest rated agent by a wide margin), so it’s not just me who has given Arla a high rating. Do yourself a favor. Call Arla!”

Darrel M., May 2020
“Good advice and communication. Very responsive.”

Albert B - Church Point, LA, February 2021
“Arla is very present for her clients. You never are made to feel like a number, a paycheck, or a bother. She really wants the best for her clients and it shows in her attitude and warmth. She is professional and knows her business well! ”

Alicia R., January, 2020
“We have used Arla for two home purchases, one home sale and negotiated a rental house. She is very professional and I always refer my co-workers as they move into this area to use Arla. They have always conveyed to me their satisfaction with her ability to find what they are looking for.”

Alva W., November, 2019
“Arla is fantastic. My husband and I were house hunting from across country, which put me on edge initially. Once we started working with Arla, I was out at ease. She understood what our goals and dreams were for our house and helped us land our forever home. She communicated with the seller to get our house at a better deal and got the construction done that we wanted. She has followed up with us before, during, and even after our move. I would recommend Arla to anyone, hands down!”

Amanda G., November, 2019
“Well Informed, Good In Depth Knowledge of the Area and Very Pleasant and helpful who goes out of her way to help. I greatly appreciate her.”

Amer R., November, 2019
“Dealing with such a capable and caring realtor as Arla made our experience a great one. Arla was highly recommended to us, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any friends or family. I was very impressed by both her professionalism and her knowledge of the real estate market. She was always accommodating and quick to respond if we had questions or concerns. She made the whole experience a very positive one. Working with Arla was truly a pleasure.”

Amy C - Church Point, LA, February 2021
“Arla was extremely knowledgeable and always very professional ; I felt completely confident with her guidance throughout the whole process. I always appreciated her quick response to any of our questions or concerns. I wouldn’t hesitate to call on her again or recommend her to friends and family. Working with Arla was a pleasure.”

Amy - Church Point, LA, October 2020
“Arla has a pleasant personality. She worked with me and had my best interest in mind. She is an asset to your company.”

Annalee A., February, 2020
“ARLA is simply the best, Thank you ARLA for making the sale of the townhouse such an easy process. It was a pleasure getting to know you!”

A & S Elhelou - Lafayette, LA, November 2021