realtor: #1 Tip for Sellers - It Costs Under $80. - 06/23/10 12:49 PM
As a real estate Broker and Realtor, here in San Antonio, Texas, when I meet with Sellers to discuss putting their homes on the market, there is a consistent oddity that I notice. They have not recently serviced their air conditioning or heating systems! 
OK, so we only use the heat for a month here, but the A/C does get a bit of a work-out!
During the Option Period (unrestricted right to cancel), when the Buyer gets their inspection, your lack of maintenance is nearly sure to come up.  The Buyer may then ask you to have the unit serviced … (13 comments)

realtor: SELLER's UPDATE- SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - 03/29/10 04:12 PM
"What If It's Not Convenient To Show My House?"
It has been getting busier this past week with showings and agent inquiries increasing. 
If you have a showing request, be careful to try to find a time to show.  We had a Realtor this past week who was refused a showing by the Seller who knew several days in advance that the Buyer would be in town that weekend and was intending to purchase, liked their neighborhood and was well-qualified. 
Unfortunately, the Seller had company in town and felt it would be inconvenient for them to leave the house for … (14 comments)