Overcoming sellers' objections - 04/30/08 09:18 PM
Realtors, how many times have you taken a listing thinking you could convince the sellers to make some necessary changes to their house and you came to realize that this wasn't going to be easy?  In fact it might be almost impossible?  This is a recurring problem that I keep hearing from agents.  
Sellers object to change for many different reasons: economic, personal, and emotional.  If you cannot convince them that the change is necessary, have you considered enlisting the help and advice of a professional stager?
A Professional Stager with kind persistence, can help you and the sellers over these hurdles. 
Here are some … (12 comments)

FIRE DANGER, please be aware. - 04/25/08 07:48 PM
I'm sure that many of you have received the same e-mail warning as I have.  PLUG-IN air fresheners can cause fires. 
Sorry but I did not save this e-mail which had been forwarded many, many times so I was thinking that everyone has already seen this.  I don't recall if it specified a brand, but since I live with a retired firefighter I asked if he thought this was plausible.  Oh yeah, was his response.  The e-mail also noted that a firefighter indicated that this is a recurring problem today. 
Then I remembered the blog post here on AR regarding a … (18 comments)

They want it ALL and they want it NOW...or they move on. - 04/05/08 10:20 AM
Am I missing something or are a very large percentage of today's buyers a very different breed than in the recent past?
As I see it:
Today's buyers want:
     -updated features in homes to include:
          ~flooring
          ~light fixtures
          ~appliances
          ~cabinet finishes
          ~plumbing fixtures
          ~high-end countertops
          ~and much more
Today's buyers do NOT want:
           ~sculptured two-toned carpeting
           ~vinyl flooring
           ~shiny brass light fixtures or plumbing fixtures
           ~laminate or tile countertops
            ~wallpaper
           ~faux painting wall treatments
           ~white appliances
            ~anything golden oak
           ~and much more!
Today's buyers are budget … (28 comments)

 
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