I suggest Indian food for the aroma, nothing like curry in the morning! And the smell lingers for years! (as a former realtor, I can testify to the lasting impression this makes)
Rebecca Levinson
· 2 years ago
And if you want to sell your home, make sure the contract clearly states, "AS IS", the leaking roof, sagging foundation, and dilapidated fence will be left for you the homebuyer to enjoy. Some people might call these items defective, we think they are character building items in our home.
SingForHim @ Real Life
· 2 years ago
WOW! You won the Carnival of Real Estate!!? Congratulations!!
cindy@staged4more
· 2 years ago
LOL what a brilliant post ;) I especially liked the cut-out people part. Buyers apparently do lack of imagination!
Cheers, Cindy
Phil Faranda
· 2 years ago
I have a few additional suggestions. Shadow the buyers through every room in the house and tell them the "story" of each paint color, curtain, and what you would have done to that corner if you weren't selling. When you share with them how you service the furnace annually, do it in a gregorian chant. Be a strong finisher. When they are out of the house and walking down your driveway, share your personal life with them for another 10 minutes before they get into the car. Bond.
People appreciate something they had to "earn." When you get the call asking for a noon showing on Saturday, play hard to get. Even if you don't have plans, go back and forth with your agent and the buyer agent for a few rounds of calls before finally settling on a 1:30 pm showing. Blame it on the kids' soccer schedule.
A little Certificate of Occupancy drama spices up even the dullest transaction. Don't disclose that the shed in the corner of the back yard is too close to the property line; that's what title work is for. Draw it along by telling your agent that you thought that the thing was grandfathered in or that you thought the previous owner had a variance.
You have a right to feedback, so don't let moss grow after a showing. Call your agent as soon as they leave the house on their cell for feedback. Don't mail it in; ask numerous & specific questions.
Real estate private sale
· 1 year ago
Ben, you have got it down to a fine art.
Your first and most important step was in selling with an agent. This is truly one of the most important pieces of the puzzle and almost by itself ensures that the sale will be protracted ( a stroke of genius)
I used to work for a real estate agency and it was the largest in my country. We were instructed that upon taking enquiry over the phone, we were not under any conditions alowed to give out details of either the address or the price.
I think I was allowed to mention the state that the property was for sale in,however since I quit working for the agency rather soon the memory dims about that marketing powerhouse.
If the unthinkable does happen and an agent somehow gets a nibble from a buyer then at all costs ask for more money....that oughta do the trick
Colorado Springs
· 1 year ago
Nice coverage on selling a home. The highlighted points really tied together.
Australian real estate
· 1 year ago
Hello again Ben. It's Andrew from PropertyNow in Australia and I have some very disconcerting news.
Despite all the sage advice you gave in your earnest effort to help people sell their own home I have to report that some of our clients are not heeding your words.
I have heard tell that some of them have even resorted to doing spring cleaning ( in winter no less ) ....and the more misguided ones have even broken the real estate code and rung back the prospects the same day.
I wondered if you would be prepared to counsel these poor souls about the etiquette of selling before they make a mockery of the industry and achieve a swift hassle free sale.
Shaneen Clarke
· 1 year ago
You're very creative on selling your house. These ideas will surely drive lots of prospective buyers.
Amber
· 1 year ago
oh my gosh Ben!!! You are so funny. I am sending this to my Realtor.
All Comments
Cheers,
Cindy
Shadow the buyers through every room in the house and tell them the "story" of each paint color, curtain, and what you would have done to that corner if you weren't selling. When you share with them how you service the furnace annually, do it in a gregorian chant. Be a strong finisher. When they are out of the house and walking down your driveway, share your personal life with them for another 10 minutes before they get into the car. Bond.
People appreciate something they had to "earn." When you get the call asking for a noon showing on Saturday, play hard to get. Even if you don't have plans, go back and forth with your agent and the buyer agent for a few rounds of calls before finally settling on a 1:30 pm showing. Blame it on the kids' soccer schedule.
A little Certificate of Occupancy drama spices up even the dullest transaction. Don't disclose that the shed in the corner of the back yard is too close to the property line; that's what title work is for. Draw it along by telling your agent that you thought that the thing was grandfathered in or that you thought the previous owner had a variance.
You have a right to feedback, so don't let moss grow after a showing. Call your agent as soon as they leave the house on their cell for feedback. Don't mail it in; ask numerous & specific questions.
Your first and most important step was in selling with an agent. This is truly one of the most important pieces of the puzzle and almost by itself ensures that the sale will be protracted ( a stroke of genius)
I used to work for a real estate agency and it was the largest in my country. We were instructed that upon taking enquiry over the phone, we were not under any conditions alowed to give out details of either the address or the price.
I think I was allowed to mention the state that the property was for sale in,however since I quit working for the agency rather soon the memory dims about that marketing powerhouse.
If the unthinkable does happen and an agent somehow gets a nibble from a buyer then at all costs ask for more money....that oughta do the trick
Despite all the sage advice you gave in your earnest effort to help people sell their own home I have to report that some of our clients are not heeding your words.
I have heard tell that some of them have even resorted to doing spring cleaning ( in winter no less ) ....and the more misguided ones have even broken the real estate code and rung back the prospects the same day.
I wondered if you would be prepared to counsel these poor souls about the etiquette of selling before they make a mockery of the industry and achieve a swift hassle free sale.