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selling your home: Ten Reasons for a slow property sale - 11/18/08 12:46 AM
It's a slow economy and there are no easy answers. However, the basics still apply:
1) The home is too "lived in" and lacks visual appeal. Clean everything and lose anything personal. What's personal? Anything you wouldn't consider leaving for a new owner to enjoy.
2) The home lacks style and freshness. Would IKEA, Sears, or The Bay recognize any of your furnishings?  If it didn't cost more than $5,000 per item, then it has NO current style.
3) The furnishings and layout make the property appear small. Do you like a huge, king size bed? Guess what... a single bed--even in … (0 comments)

selling your home: My Home Sold Too Quickly and for Too Little - 05/28/08 09:12 AM
Ever heard that comment? Ever said it yourself?
Rather than 'dis' another agent, I simply relay an experience of mine:
My clients wanted to sell their home quickly as they had their eye on another property they wanted. They knew that going in conditional on selling their home was a weak approach. I informed them it would be better if we had the home sold, or at least on the market.
We listed Thursday night, had two viewings Friday, and an offer Friday night. The agent wanted to present the offer Friday night because we were doing an Open House Sunday … (0 comments)

 

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