Five Ways For Home Sellers To Ensure Their Home WON’T Sell

                                                                       
1. Severely restrict showing days and times along with making it “shown by appointment only”
2.Make sure to keep all the windows and window coverings closed so that the home is extremely dark. After all, everyone wants to buy the “Batcave”
3. Leave enough dirt and debris on the kitchen counters and sink so that prospective buyers get an idea of what last week’s dinner was.
4. Be sure to follow prospective buyers and their agents from room to room and tell then every last detail about the home.
5. Last, but certainly not least, be extra sure to have your children scream, run around, and sneeze all over prospective buyers and then throw themselves on the floor in a tantrum as you continue to give details on the home.

There are more than a few ways to scare off home buyers and ensure that your home WON’T sell. I just happened to recently encounter all the above while out with one of my buyers. It really felt reminiscent of an “I Love Lucy” episode. As I continue to shake my head even as I write this, I do hope that sellers everywhere understand that there are actually ways to also ensure the sell of your home.

1. Price your home well with the expert advice of a licensed Realtor.
2. Make it available and easily accessible.
3. Keep it clean.
4. Let prospective buyers tour at their leisure. If you must be at home, excuse yourself to the back or front yard until they are done viewing.

These simple truths can help you procure the successful sell of your home.

Keisha Hosea is a local Market Expert and Realtor in Chino Hills, California with Keller Williams Realty, She is the Team Director and CEO of KASI Homes. She has been a local resident for over 22 years and enjoys volunteering with the City of Chino Hills in her spare time. You may call her direct at (909) 261-6377 for further questions on this information or any other real estate advice.