About 2 months ago, I personally viewed a home that was absolutely gorgeous. it was tastefully decorated and updated. Nothing needed to be done but move right in.
8 weeks later this home still remains on the market while other less desireable homes in the neighborhood sell. I wondered "what did I miss? Why hasn't this home sold".
I recently took a second look at this house. Now I remember why I was turned off. Unfortunately, the homeowner is a talker. I am sure she did this with other buyers as well as myself. She follows you throughout the whole house and talks continuously throughout the showing. I even asked her if I could just take a moment and look around again by myself. Although she was very nice and said sure look around, she continued to talk. And not only about the house, but about herself and all of her problems.
I always suggest that my homeowners take a step outside, take the dog for a walk, etc., so that buyers can take a look around the house without any distractions. Its kind of like buying furniture while the salesman lurkes 3 couches behind you. Its distracting and you can really focus on anything but the person talking.
Its always best to give potential buyers some space when they are looking at homes. Homebuying is about emotions and if a buyer is stressed out, they are not going to buy your home.
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