Another Upside to the Downside !!

Rob,

I agree and disagree. Like a home marketed with no photos, or one bad photo, and the sellers wonders why the home does not sell, a "hassle to show home" means opportunity for a deal.  It's a proven phenomenon. Well marketed homes sell for more and faster. Poorly marketed homes sell for less and slower. So, embrace the hassle and get your client a deal. 

side note - my current passion are the late 50's as well. 

Charlie

Rob - Tenants often add another layer to the showing process.  My rule is I will make two calls to arrange it, but not the third. 

I advise seller to wait until the tenant moves out, then prepare the property for sale with fresh paint, a thorough cleaning and whatever other pre-listing prep is needed.  It is a rare tenant that will keep a property in "show" condition day after day.

I only take them if they are short sales. I figure I already have a mess of trouble going on anyway, it just is another thing to bargain with when it comes to the bank. Asking if they want a renter when they foreclose.

I haven’t heard of any specific problems here, mainly, I think, because the MLS says that it is owner occupied, vacant, or tenant occupied, so those going to look at a tenant occupied property usually understand that tenants don’t take care of properties like owners do. Heck, sometimes even owners don’t take care of their own properties!