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I really don't want a sign in my yard. It's none of my neighbors business if I'm selling my house.

Reblogger Debbie Walsh
Real Estate Agent with SHAHAR Management

 

This is a great post from Tish Lloyd about how important it is to have a sign in front of your property when you are placing it for sale.  You can really do yourself a disservice by trying to hide the fact that you are selling the property when by placing it for sale the main thing you are trying to do is put it in front of the public.

 

Original content by Tish Lloyd

I really don't want a sign in my yard.  It's none of my neighbors business if I'm selling my house.

With all due respect, you are incorrect.  It is in your best interest to have as many people as possible know that your house is for sale.  No one can buy it, if they don't know it's available.  With over 160 homes currently for sale in Picture of real estate signsWrightsville Beach, NC, we need to take advantage of any form of advertising we can.

First, let's deal with the neighbor issue.  Your neighbor may be just the person to help sell your house.  Think about it:  Since they already like the neighborhood, they are more likely to suggest to friends or acquaintances there's a house for sale in their neighborhood.  You want, and need, all the "advertising" you can get.  Talk to your neighbors, let them know you are selling your house and give them one of the flyers I gave you.  Ask them if they know anyone looking to buy, and if perhaps they might like your house.  Most people would like to help choose their new neighbors! 

Many potential buyers aren't working with a REALTOR®, and begin their search by driving around neighborhoods they like, looking for real estate signs.  Sure, most people today begin their search for a new home online.  But, many are still taking a weekend drive through communities they like, taking note of the homes they see with real estate signs.  They even call the Listing Agent on the spot, to get more info.  Can you afford to miss that chance? 

Our goal is to sell your Wrightsville Beach, NC house in the shortest amount of time, on terms which make you happy. 

Along with a great marketing plan, having a sign in the yard will help us to do just that!

 

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Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA
Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ
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A sign, lockbox and maximum exposure!  So important!

Jan 10, 2011 09:57 AM
Jason Frey
PureWest, Inc. - Livingston, MT

Debra - this is a whale of a post, I couldn't agree more.  I fight this everyday with my clients.  I have several clients who live in private or semi-private areas where often the only pedestrian traffic is from the neighbors or people visiting the neighbors.  I always impart that your neighbors are most likely in your same "pool of affluence" and they will in turn have friends/acquaintances in the same pool.  There is no better leverage within a community than the personal endorsement of someone who lives there!  Great post!  Thanks for re-posting, I missed the original.
All best,
Jason Frey

Jan 10, 2011 10:01 AM
Valarie Kubacki
Prime Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
Broker Associate, CDPE - 5Star

Wow if they don't want a sign they are really going to hate the new listing postcards. Neighbors are the best source they usually want a friend or relative to move near them.

Jan 10, 2011 10:02 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

Debra,

This must be a secret listing... I wonder if it will be purchased by a detective buyer. :)

Jan 10, 2011 11:01 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Debra, Great repost!  Very well written Tish!  Great response!

Jan 10, 2011 04:52 PM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

We run into this occasionally with Sellers who are concerned it may create a security issue.

Jan 10, 2011 11:37 PM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Liz-Thanks for stopping by!

Jason-Thanks for the comment.  I agree too-sometimes those are the hardest sellers to convince!

Valarie-Very good point!

Patty-You silly girl!  :)

Tony-Thanks for stopping by!

Tony-Yes that is a concern sometimes but with or without a sign people will find out eventually.

Jan 12, 2011 07:02 AM
Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Debra, A great re-blog.  So hard for some people to understand this point.

Gloria

Jan 14, 2011 09:12 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Gloria-Yes one of those neverending battles.

Jan 20, 2011 11:44 AM