3 Good Reasons Good Condition (or better) is important to the sale of your house
We, most of us, live in our homes a lot differently than we would show our home. Sure,
I’d like to have my home in show condition all the time, however, reality steps in. I have a busy schedule, a hubby, three children, three hair shedding furry children I don’t want to live without, and a full time (plus) career I love. I get it. It’s hard work keeping a home in show condition 24/7.
Here are 3 things to remember that may ease the stress:
1. It’s only temporary. Good condition (or better) reduces days on the market.
2. More money in your pocket. Good condition makes your negotiating stronger. If the house doesn’t need paint, the offer should not reflect the cost of paint and even a professional painter.
3. Increases your potential come time for an appraisal. Appraisal is a big part of any real estate transaction requiring a mortgage. The Appraiser looks at condition of the home, if your home doesn’t appraise for contract price the transaction has the potential for falling apart.
Get your house in Good condition (or better) and get glowing feedback like these sellers did! Call me if you’d like to see for yourself!
3 Good reasons Good condition (or better) is important to the sale of your house.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY Georgia Properties - Cumming, GA
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Carpenter Realtors - Avon, IN
Your Pet Friendly Realtors
There is a reason we stress "move in ready". Buyers just want to move in, so the house better look that way.
Oct 07, 2011 05:09 AM
Listings.com - Denver, CO
Jay Holland
There are predominantly two types of buyers "out there" in my market right now. 1)The investor/bargain shopper looking for a fixer-upper and only willing to pay rock bottom prices for an as-is property. 2) the turn-key buyer looking to buy a move-in-ready property.
If you are a fixer upper priced like a turn-key, you will never sell.
Condition is almost as important as location. (location location)
good post.
Oct 07, 2011 05:22 AM
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes
If you are selling that means you are getting ready to move. So my thought is just pack most the crap early and store it. This helps keep the house clean and provides a jump on the move.
Oct 07, 2011 05:45 AM
Keller Williams Southern Az - Tucson, AZ
Integrity, Honesty, and Vast Real Estate Knowledge
Oh so right. When you are competing for buyers, your home needs to be the best it can be. You want the money then make it show like it.
Oct 07, 2011 06:18 AM
Mid America Inspection Services, LLC - Fargo, ND
BSEE, CHI
It is absolutely unbelievable, until you see it happen, how much money people leave on the table because that don't have or won't take the time to present their house in showcase condition.
Oct 07, 2011 10:34 AM
RE/MAX Valley Properties - Green Valley, AZ
Oh how true...to get top price for a home it needs to be move-in ready, all the buyer has to do is unpack their bags.
Oct 07, 2011 10:46 AM
INET Realty Honolulu, HI - Honolulu, HI
Your agent under the sun
You are absolutely right. If the sellers are motivated at selling they should act as if they truly believe that it will happen. And that means decluttering & possibly already packing away all the non essentials in anticipation of the move.
Oct 07, 2011 10:59 AM
BlueCoast Realty Corporation - Hampstead, NC
Broker Realtor Stager - Greater Wilmington, NC Are
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
Cheryl ~ Thanks, I think it's important they, the sellers, understand why.
Anne ~ It's defiantly work! No doubt.
Valerie ~ Thanks! I couldn't agree more
K.C. ~ Thanks, I do too,
Charlie ~ Right, seeing the benefit is always key
Gita ~ Exactly, the sheer competition requires it.
Brian ~ I agree.
Michael ~ Thanks
Gabrielle ~ Thanks! I think the positive impression goes beyond the surface.
Garrigus ~ Wow! Thanks for re-blogging! : )
Rosalie ~ so true!
Malinda ~ you only get one chance to make a first impression : )
Evelyn ~ I do too! I can't live that way how can I expect them to. However, my job is to help them reach their goal so I I agree, that is the reality of selling a home.
Michelle ~ exactly, there are too many others to choose from so be ready or be prepared to sit.
Tammie ~ Great idea!
Gabe ~ SO TRUE!
Carol ~ Exactly.
Denise ~ Yes, and that's where the house hunting starts.
Kimo ~ Ditto!
Gayle ~ Right.
Derrick Team ~ Right.
Jayson ~ That's what I call them too - turn-key
Gene ~ I've told sellers the same thing, it's a great idea.
Ric ~ I never thought of it like that but you are right, "Competing for buyers" very true.
Marshall ~ Right! LOL! I have experienced that many times.
Theresa ~ Right!
Monique ~ well said, non essentials is an excellent place to start.
Beverly ~ Thank you so much for re-blogging! : )
Thank you my AR Family for the Feature, my 5th how exciting! I sincerely appreciate your time and comments.
Oct 07, 2011 02:02 PM
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas
Diane,
Excellent way to put the importance of a home's condition. It's hard to explain to sellers but I love how you've explained it!
Oct 07, 2011 04:52 PM
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"
Diane ~ good condition is so important when selling that when I work with homeowners, I let them know that condition must be addressed before any staging. Glad you're getting the word out!
Oct 08, 2011 08:02 AM
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
DeeDee ~ Thanks.
Michael ~ Thanks.
Lyn ~ Me too. Some just won't.
Maureen ~ absolutely, otherwise, you are putting lipstick on a pig. :)
Oct 08, 2011 12:28 PM
Anonymous
This is so true. I don't know how many times I have had sellers say, "well the new owners will want to paint their colors" or "if the buyers want new carpet, we can give a carpet allowance". If a seller wants a good price, the house must be in good condition.
Oct 08, 2011 05:34 PM
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Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
Karen ~ I've heard the same things, sellers feel they are waisting money by painting if the buyer is going to paint anyway. They are leaving money on the table by doing that. Thanks for your comment.
Oct 09, 2011 01:49 PM
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team
Hi Diane, So true. Sometimes hard to convice the sellers, until they get an offer at or near full price!
Oct 09, 2011 11:35 PM
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD
Bob ~ So true. Sometimes they just won't hear it. We, agents, have to do our best to educate them and save them money.
Oct 10, 2011 02:51 AM
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