Last week I was getting ready for a buyer client coming to Coastal Delaware to search for a beach house. Not just any beach house; they are looking for one that also has a rental unit on the property. It could be attached or over the garage. It could be an efficiency or a two bedroom. The general idea is to find a property that they can use as a getaway and generate some income during the peak vacation season.
Lots of people want to do this, but this couple has a realistic budget, is well qualified, and really can make this kind of purchase when we find the right property. I went to the MLS and set up the search criteria, but then I discovered that
GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT
For those of you like me who spent (30 years) in the technology business, we know what that term means. For the rest of you, it means PUT IN THE DETAILS SO WE CAN FIND YOUR LISTING!
If your listing has an extra unit that is a legal rental unit, PLEASE PUT THAT IN YOUR LISTING!
If your listing is a FIXER-UPPER, PLEASE MAKE A NOTE!
Even in Coastal Delaware, with a population smaller than most towns or cities around the country, having to look at each and every listing one by one to find those that meet my clients' criteria may cost you a sale!
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