Since we founded the company 12 years ago, we have extended our focus and growth to five locations - Nantucket, Massachusetts; Stowe, Vermont; St. Barth's, French West Indies; Harbour Island and Lyford Cay, Bahamas - and added a significant number of agents. This year, we are proud to announce the creation of mocean8Premier Services, dedicated to the needs and desires of the upper tier of the marketplace.

People are our greatest asset. Our agents have widely diverse backgrounds - financial services, consumer products, and marketing. This diversity allows us to provide personal service with efficient responsiveness and attention to detail. We provide a service level that exceeds a client's expectations. Our clients are as diverse as our agents; a sophisticated mix that includes the influential and dynamic - global industrialists, international leaders and entertainers.

All our locations were chosen because of an intangible, unique mystique that separates them from other resort destinations. The moors of Nantucket, Bingham Falls in Stowe, the grand fond cliffs of St. Barth's, and the sound of the sands in Harbour Island and Lyford Cay added to great food, grand yachts, and wonderful people make these locations supreme delights.

Take a moment to reflect on the sea, sky, sun and the wonders of a cozy vacation hideaway or a spectacular waterfront estate. We can supply you with which ever you desire.

Interview real estate agents, talk to at least three neighborhood specialists. Ask each listing agent to give you a marketing plan that explains what they will do to market your home. In addition, ask the agents to prepare a comparative market analysis for you and ask each for advice about:

Compare suggestions and consider accepting the most sound advice. Generally, you will want to move out bulky and excess furniture.

Not all resale repairs will pay off. You don't want to spend a lot of money making improvements but you do want to repair obvious maintenance issues, if any have been neglected.

You can hire a professional stager, ask your agent to help stage or stage it yourself. You will get more for your home if it is staged.

Do not select an agent based on suggested sales price. Some will overbid each other to get the listing. But do not overprice. Homes that are overpriced often sell for less than market value.

I always prepare two net sheets for sellers, each with a low price and a high price. This way, sellers can be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. If the lowest net price will let you buy the home you want, it's time to find financing.

First, call your existing lender to find out exactly how much you need to pay off. You should order a beneficiary statement. Then check out new financing offers from your own lending institutions and credit unions. Ask for a Good Faith Estimate - GFE. Compare rates and fees. Also, ask for referrals to mortgage brokers from agents. Often, mortgage brokers have more flexibility to discount rates and are more competitive.

The moment your home goes on the market, you might be tempted to bounce around online looking at homes on the web. Next thing you know, you'll want to make an appointment to view a few homes. Don't get carried away by virtual tours and beautiful photographs of your dream home. It is almost always more profitable to sell before buying.