Full Time Dedicated Sales/Marketing Team

Real Estate Sales & Relocation Services

Proactive/Not Reactive

Consultative, Conceptual and Creative Selling Ideas

Follow Thru, Follow Thru

Partnering with the Homeowner from Start to Finish

"You'll Profit from our experience"

» Prepare CMA
» Video & YouTube via Internet
» Take Multiple Photos
» Enter in MLXChange
» Link to Realtor .com 
» Marx & Bensdorf and Personal Website                                                  
» FaceBook & Commercial Appeal Advertisement 
» Open Houses as needed
» Schedule Agent Office Tour
» Custom Design Yard Sign
» 2-sided Color Brochure for signage box
» Key box access for MAAR members
» E-mail top producing realtors
» Provide consistent communication feedback
» Monitor progress and recommend changes
» Negotiate transaction on clients behalf
» Establish partnership from beginning to close of  the sale

Ready to Downsize?

• Full Exterior Maintenance of Condo   
• Roofing Shingles down to Termite Contract.
• Lawn & Flower Bed care/maintenance
• Pool and Club House
• Structural Insurance on Your Condo
• $185 Monthly Maintenance Fee

• Shelby County Taxes approx $3,100
• Collierville City taxes approx.  $900
• MLG&W    approx.   $125 to $150 per month  (Memphis Light Gas & Water)
• Collierville Utilities approx. $50 to $60 per month

• Single level Floor Plan
• Maintenance Free Life-Style
• Easy Access to Storage
• Walk In Showers
• Whirlpool Tubs
• Lower Living Costs
• Sprinkler and Security System
• Close to Amenities (Shopping, Churches & Hospitals)
• Attached 2 Car Garage / Security, Safety & Seasonal Comfort
• High Speed Internet Access
• Grandchildren Friendly Home
• Luxury Design w/wide doorways
• Custom Cabinetry w/pull out cabinet shelves
• Walking & Jogging Trails Accessibility
• Pre Wired (5) Cable TV Outlets
• Pre Wired (4) Telephone Jacks
• Granite Kitchen Counter Tops
• S/S Kitchen Appliances
• Permanent Attic Stairs to Floored storage
• Vented F/Place w/Gas Logs
• Club House, Pool, Fitness Ctr.
• Sunroom & Fenced Patio
• Double Pane Insulated Vinyl Windows w/2" Faux Blinds
• Hardwood Family/Dining/Kitchen and Sun Room
• Ceramic Tile in Baths & LaundryRm.
• 9' Plus Smooth/Vaulted Ceilings
• Bull Nose Radius Corners
• Ceiling Fan Mstr. Bedroom, Family and Sunroom
• 30yr. Architectural Shingles
• 1 x 8 Roof Decking
• 2 x 8 Conventional Rafters
• Exterior Maintenance "It's All Done For You"

   

                                             Listed & Sold by Jerry Lucius, Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS
          1236 DuBray Collierville Tn.     $2,500,000
                                             
 

RTJ Golf Trail Alabama

TPC Southwind

Spring Creek Ranch

Colonial Country Club

Ridgeway Country Club

Germantown Country Club

Memphis National

Tunica National

Windyke Country Club

Cherokee Valley Golf

Plantation Golf

Links of Galloway

Mobile:   (901)-355-3076

Office:    (901)-682-1868 ext.331

Fax:       (901)-682-2097

e-mail:   jerry@marx-bensdorf.com


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Memphis and Surronding Area website Info:
Jerry Lucius
Marx-Bensdorf ,Realtors

Marx-Bensdorf, REALTORS is unique in that our agent's diverse background enables us to provide service from Downtown to Collierville. Our broad based coverage area coupled with residential and   land experience translates to expert representation for your real estate needs. Marx-Bensdorf relo department has assisted many clients locally as well as globally. Although we are physically located in Memphis, our service area encompasses all areas of the world, through our membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World,  the largest international network of independent real estate brokers. Our resources enable us to manage a single relocation or group move from start to finish.

With over 30 years of corporate relocation under our belt, we have become very comfortable handling pre-marketing, assigned sales, area orientations, property management, and all facets of corporation relocation.
Through partnering, we are equipped to manage all aspects of a move for you. Our program includes, but is not limited to:

Primarily, the agent's job is threefold,   The Real Estate Agent is a consultant , negotiator and facilitator .   The market sets the general price for a property, but a skilled negotiator with a strategy can net you 3% to 5% or more.  Concessions and sales price can be affected favorably with good negotiation and knowing what the goals and strategies are.  Many agents have taken additional  training in the area of negotiation to sharpen that skill set.

Next, a home is the largest investment most people make in a lifetime... why gamble your investment with a part-timer?  If you are selling your home yourself, aren't you a part-timer?  Do you want a part-time doctor, lawyer, accountant?  Or do you want  someone who actively works in the marketplace on a daily basis?  You want someone who gives full time effort to the task and treats real estate like a business; the business of your agent is to get your home SOLD or to find you the right home and CLOSE THE SALE.

Don't forget Realtors are a great resource.  The best Realtors know the best and busiest home stagers, inspectors, lenders and closing attorneys. Did  you know, that 10% of Realtors do 90% of the business?  It's my opinion the question is not whether to use a Realtor, but which Realtor.   Think about this: You hire a Realtor primarily for what they KNOW about selling homes and secondarily for what they DO...sell homes. Experience brings me  a knowledge base for problem solving and innovative solutions that can be a huge asset when things come up in your transaction.  What I do everyday becomes that body of knowledge.  I'm available to work for You! 

As a Buyer or Seller you must be aware of the possible obstacles and hurdles in a Real Estate Transaction.
Listed are "88 Types of Turbulence" you should be prepared for in order to make the Real Estate transaction go as smooth as possible.
 
The Buyer/Borrower
1.      Does not tell the truth on loan application
2.      Submits incorrect information to the Lender
3.      Buyer has recent late payments on credit report.
4.      Found out about additional debt after loan application.
5.      Borrower loses job.
6.      Co-borrower loses job.
7.      Income verification lower than what was stated on loan Application.
8.      Overtime income not allowed by underwriter for qualifying.
9.      Applicant makes large purchase on credit card before closing
10.    Illness, injury, divorce or other financial setback during escrow.
11.    Lacks motivation.
12.    Gift donor changes mind.
13.    Cannot locate divorce decree.
14.    Cannot locate petition or discharge of bankruptcy.
15.    Cannot locate tax returns.
16.    Cannot locate bank statements.
17.    Difficulty in obtaining verification of rent.
18.    Interest rate increases and borrower no longer qualifies.
19.    Loan program changes with higher rates, points and fees.
20.    Child support not disclosed on application.
21.    Borrower is a foreign national.
22.    Bankruptcy within the last two years.
23.    Mortgage payment is double the previous housing payment.
24.    Borrower does not have steady two-year employment history.
25.    Borrower brings in handwritten pay stubs.
26.    Borrower switches to job with a probation period.
27.    Borrower switches from salary to 100% commission income.
28.    Borrower/co-borrower/seller dies.
29.    Family members or friends do not like the home buyer chooses.
30.    Buyer is too picky about property in price range they can afford.
31.    Buyer feels the house is misrepresented.
32.    Veterans DD214 form not available.
33.    Buyer comes up short of money at closing.
34.    Buyer does not properly "paper trail" additional money that comes from gifts or loans etc.
35.    Buyer does not bring cashier's check to title company for closing cost and down payment.
 
The Seller
36.    Loses motivation to sell (job transfer does not go through, reconciles marriage, etc.).
37.    Cannot find a suitable replacement property.
38.    Will not allow appraiser inside home.
39.    Will not allow inspectors inside home in a timely manner.
40.    Removes property that the buyer believed was included.
41.    Cannot clean up liens...is short on cash to close.
42.    Did not own 100% of property as previously disclosed.
43.    Encounters problems getting partners' signature
44.    Leaves town without giving anyone Power of Attorney.
45.    Delays the projected move-out date.
46.    Did not complete the repairs agreed to in contract.
47.    Sellers' home goes into foreclosure during escrow.
48.    Misrepresents information about home & neighborhood.
49.    Does not disclose all hidden or unknown defects and they are subsequently discovered.
50.    Builder miscalculates completion date of home.
51.    Builder has to many cost overruns.
52.    Final inspection on new house does not pass.
53.    Seller does not appear for closing and will not sign papers.
 
The Realtor(s)
54.    Have no client control over buyers or sellers.
55.    Delays access to property for inspection and appraisals.
56.    Unfamiliar with their client's financial position...do they have enough equity to sell, etc.
57.    Does not get completed paperwork to the Lenders in time.
58.    Inexperienced in this type of property transaction.
59.    Takes unexpected time off during transaction and can't be reached.
60.    Misleads other parties to the transaction and has huge ego.
61.    Does not do sufficient homework on their clients or the property and wastes everyone's time.
 
The Property
62.    County will not approve septic system or well.
63.    Termite report reveals substantial damage and seller is not willing to fix or repair.
64.    Home was misrepresented as to size and condition.
65.    Home is destroyed prior to closing.
66.    Home not structurally sound.
67.    Home is uninsurable for homeowners insurance.
68.    Property incorrectly zoned.
69.    Portion of home sits on neighbor's property.
70.    Unique home and comparable properties for appraisal difficult to find.
 
The Escrow/Title Company
71.    Fails to notify lenders/agents of unsigned or unreturned documents.
72.    Fails to obtain information from beneficiaries, lien holders, insurance companies, or Lenders in a timely manner.
73.    Lets principals leave town without getting all necessary signatures.
74.    Loses or incorrectly prepares paperwork.
75.    Does not pass on valuable information quickly enough.
76.    Does not coordinate well, so that many items can be done simultaneously.
77.    Does not bend the rules on small problems.
78.    Finds liens or other title problems at the last minute.
 
The Appraiser
79.    Is not local and misunderstands the Market.
80.    Is to busy to complete the appraisal on schedule.
81.    No comparable sales are available.
82.    Is not on Lender's "approved list".
83.    Makes important mistakes on appraisal and brings in value to low.
84.    Lender requires a second or "review appraisal".
 
Inspectors:
85.    Pest inspector not available when needed.
86.    Pest inspector too picky about condition of property.
87.    Home Inspector not available when needed.
88.    Inspection reports alarm buyer and sale is cancelled.

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