Lets face it....word of mouth is still strong here in Charlotte. ....And "Loose Lips still Sink Ships" (WWII era saying)
Want to torpedo your home sale ? 
Open your mouth and speak inappropriately.
How can you do this?. Tell your friends and neighbors more than necessary on why you are selling and what you will take for
..."your bottom-line".
This line is never heard. They just smell blood.
Additionally, this gossip/information spreads like wildfire. People like to pounce on problems. And If your home sale sounds remotely like a problem sale....prepare for the sharks to swim near-by.
The challenge in our present market for non-distressed homes, is that buyers perceive that all sellers are desperate to sell their homes . Buyers preconceive the market that Everybody is in the throws of foreclosure.
The predominant buyer attitude would resemble a new show on HTV called "Steal This House".
Ack!... sounds like an assault.
I think the 24/7 media market is partially to blame for this negative news. However, perception is reality in the eyes of buyers.
Watch the infomercials on TV, and you would believe that $300k homes are going for fifty bucks to pay back taxes.
The reality is far different. But watch what you say. Never feed a shark frenzy by hand, or worse ...by mouth.
Hunt for a great agent, Price it to sell, communicate well with your agent, and let Them sell your property...you have better things to do.
Here in Charlotte we have so many fun venues. Time to make the frown turn into a smile
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