ERA Programs

Sellers Security Plan

The Exclusive ERA Guarantee
"WE WILL SELL YOUR HOUSE, OR ERA WILL BUY IT!"

Guaranteed Sale & Closing Date

• You will still have 180 days to receive a higher price than the ERA® offer.
• If ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. later sells your house for a price higher than the ERA® offer amount, 100% of the net profit is returned to you!

ERA Mortgage Equity Advance Option**

• Ideal for Home buyers who intend to purchase a new home before selling their existing home.
• Up to $500,000 of your equity is available for you to use for a down payment and closing costs on your new home or for any other reason
• The Equity Advance is paid back when your current home is sold or bought by ERA Franchise Systems, Inc.
• Convenience of one stop shopping for the Equity Advance and new home financing.
• For details e-mail us at equity.option@era.com

Increased Buying Power

• The ERA® offer eliminates the uncertainty of contingency offers.
• You are in a better negotiating position than other buyers who may still have to sell a home.
• You have the flexibility to make a move when you want!

Increase The Number Of Buyers For Your Home

• Whether or not you make application now for the plan, by listing with your ERA® Broker, prospective buyers can often take advantage of this program in order to sell their home to buy yours!

*After deducting holding expenses

Questions About The Plan:

What will ERA Franchise Systems. Inc. offer for my house?

If your home qualifies for the plan, there will be one independent appraisa1 done by an appraiser selected by you from a list provided by ERA Franchise Systems. Inc. The ERA® offer will be 90% of the appraised value.

What will I be required to do?

• Agree to implement the Five-Point Marketing Plan.
• List your house with an ERA® Broker for at least 180 days, not to exceed any prior list price.
• Buy another house through 8 designated ERA' Broker.
  (Not required for sellers age 55+ moving to a rental property or military service member moving into base housing.)

Is my house still on the market even if I accept the ERA® offer?

Yes. That's the beautiful part of the plan. We give you maximum market exposure for you to sell your house at the best price.

If I do not close immediately with ERA Franchise Systems. Inc., where do I obtain the funds needed for my new purchase?

You have an optional program available through ERA Mortgage.** If you qualify they can advance you up to $500.000 of your available equity to help you close on your next home.

Does this mean I have to buy a new home listed with an ERA. Broker?

No, You are only required to purchase your next home through a broker designated by ERA Franchise Systems, Inc.

The Five-Point Marketing Plan:

Our goal is the same as yours - to sell your house as quickly as possible for the best possible price. By agreeing to utilize the SSP Five-Point Marketing Plan, you can help make that happen. Here are the five qualifying requirements:

• The house must be in move in condition.
• A home inspection must be completed and the required repairs made.
• The property must be pre-qualified for financing through approved SSP vendors.
• The home must be covered by an ERA®-approved Home Warranty.
• Strategic pricing and marketing strategies must be implemented.
  • List price no more than 5% above appraised value
  • Lockbox - ease of showing
  • Yard sign

Even if your house does not receive an offer through the Sellers Security Plan, by implementing this Five-Point Marketing Plan you will help maximize the marketability and sales potential of your house!

About the Program

What expenses will I have?

Your cost for participation in the SSP will include the same expenses due in any other home sale, including the sales commission and other closing costs customary in your market area.

In addition there are certain other expenses including:

• An independent appraisal and home inspection. This is to determine if ERA Franchise Systems. Inc. can provide an offer to you.
• You will be required to pay the cost of title commitment, survey, home warranty, wood boring insect certification, well and septic test, and any environmental inspections (if requested) prior to closing with ERA Franchise Systems, Inc.

Am I required to submit an application immediately upon listing my house with ERA®?

No, one of the benefits listing with ERA® is this program remains an option for you to use at a later date. Also keep in mind that by listing with ERA® this program can be used by a prospective buyer who needs to sell their current home to buy yours!

Every Broker Hopes To Sell Your House ERA Can Guarantee It!