Well you know the rest and I won't quote that one here. What I will tell you is that it gets really old dealing with listing agents who have a great property that's grossly overpriced. I mean like a property that at a maximum in this declining market that is possibly worth $550k and is listed at $774k and has been on the market over 420+ days.
I believe I've written about this property before, but I had the opportunity to preview it merely because I wanted to see the ocean view that seemed to bring its list price somewhat into reason. The only problem being is that there isn't a view from anywhere in the home. The view is from the outdoor patio. Nonetheless, the property was stunning on the interior! Upgraded, updated and simply stunning.
The viewing instructions on the subject property were "owner, keysafe, go direct" and that's exactly what I did only to wander aimlessly around the property to find the keysafe. I eventually gave up, called the Realtor, and she droned on and on about how she JUST left the property and had JUST missed her and that she was on her way up to Santa Barbara and that the owner was home, but I couldn't bring my clients in, but was welcome to walk around the unit to get a feel of it. She went on and on about how she had to take the key safe off because of blah blah blah, but would be putting it back on as soon as she could, yada yada yada. All the while I'm standing there with Mr. & Mrs. Bored Buyer.
People, seriously here, last time I checked condos pretty much look the same from the outside. Am I really expected to tromp around the unit with my Buyer while the owner is inside? Couldn't this agent have said she'd call to see if it's okay to show considering the remarks are keysafe, go direct and the owner was home? AND wouldn't you think that after this length of time this professional might this this is an excellent opportunity to have the stale listing viewed?
A word of caution to Sellers, in this declining market, it not only is important to list your property at a reasonable price if you want it to sell, but allow it to be available to the public and other Realtors to view. And while we're on the subject, take careful consideration on how your Realtor represents you. Talk to them first before signing that listing agreement and find out how they service their listings.
Sheila A. Rasak, SFR - (805) 628-2898
Specializing in short sale and distressed properties along the coast of Ventura County. Cities covered include, Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and Thousand Oaks, with an excellent referral network for other states and cities as well.
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