I just read one of the best blog posts about positioning your home – price and condition. As Greg Swan states, “When buyers come to see your home, they aren’t looking for reasons to buy it. They’re looking for reasons to reject it, so they can move on to the next home. The one they… [Continue Reading]
When selecting your Realtor, it’s important to ask them to share with you the system they will have in place to get feedback on the showings that you have on your home. Do they have a way to automatically read the lockbox to see what Realtors have shown it? If so, make sure that every… [Continue Reading]
Most sellers know that it’s not a good idea to be in the home when buyers are touring the property, yet sometimes sellers just can’t resist the temptation and desire to see if they can ‘help’. Sam Miller, an agent in Apple Valley Ohio, recently shared a story on his blog that illustrates perfectly how… [Continue Reading]
When you get an offer on your home, I refer to this as an ‘At Bat’. I have often discussed with clients that are resistant to lowering their price, but still haven’t had an offer – ‘let’s price it to at least get an ‘at bat’ and you can then decide if you are netting… [Continue Reading]
When you get an offer on your home, I refer to this as an ‘At Bat’. I have often discussed with clients that are resistant to lowering their price, but still haven’t had an offer – ‘let’s price it to at least get an ‘at bat’ and you can then decide if you are netting… [Continue Reading]
If you are really ready to get your home sold, these tips are a must. It’s tough to compromise our normal course of living to get that home sold, but it’s temporary and it’s worth it!! Clutter - Those stacks of books on your bedside table (I currently have some on the floor and on the… [Continue Reading]
One of the biggest speculations today is, ‘When is the real estate recovery?’ We can’t have an economic recovery without it. I got an email from a client and friend this morning. He and I have had some wonderful conversations about the market over the last couple years. As I was putting together an email… [Continue Reading]
We all get them – flyers, postcards, and ads promising deeply reduced commission. Maybe you’ve even hired a discount broker. Commissions are negotiable, but are you negotiating out the ability to effectively market your home? Todd Clark, of Kastings & Associates in Beaverton, Oregon, broke down some of those great discount ads in a recent… [Continue Reading]
My Dad was a stockbroker and has always said, “Buy on bad news, sell on good news.” Over the years he’s made great money with that strategy. As soon as everyone wants to buy – he’s out. I’m not sure the philosophy ought to be much different in the housing market. Yet the fear, the… [Continue Reading]
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