Fences Should Not Limit the Properties you Show

Erv- you are so right.  Just think of the properties that fit their needs and wants  that they would miss out on just because it lacked a fence.  You'd be kicking yourself if you found out later that they found a house that didn't have a fence but they loved it so much they were willing to put one in.

I get this a lot as well Erv.  Can't limit the homes just because of a fence.  Always remember to keep the real goal in sight, which is the home.  Fences can be added.

I agree with you. A fence is an easy thing to add, and your buyers can install the fence, in a style that really suits them.

In Albuquerque 99.9 of the homes have fences.   They are the normal and are built by the builder when the homes are built. 

So true, if the property doesn't have a fence and there are no restrictions...that is an easy fix for sure. 

Hi Erv -- fences are fairly common in our market but if there is a feature that buyers want and there are properties that fit their need except for that one feature I'd certainly talk about it especially if it was something that could easily be "solved".   

Erv, I am not limitd by what they ask for, but open to show them the oppotunities to change things to meet their needs. A fence is easily added, as is a kitchen redone when the house is priced for the upgrade.

Erv, you're right and I also agree with everyone.  The most important thing is they'll get the home they wanted and the fence is just an easy fix.  By the way, those dogs are really cute!

Regina P. Brown

Yes, indeed.  We are the only house in our neighborhood with a fenced yard and that is handicapped accessible.  We decided that those were two things we wanted even in our early forties.  And, we have been blessed many times over with both features.

The buyer could put up a fence and there are so many things that can be done after closing and the buyer may miss the dream property if they were that kind of limits.

I try to not put limits on homes that with a little change can me a home for the buyer.

Erv,

This post reminds me of Hemmingways poem, good fence make good neighbors.  Great points made on this post.  Have a great weekend. A

Good morning Erv.

A great post indeed.

Erv, this is an excellent point. We should try to concentrate on finding properties that fit our buyer's needs by focusing on things that CAN'T be changed, like location. Fences, that's usually a very easy fix. :)

Leilani

Hi Erv - Very perceptive blog. Have a great week!

Part of the issue is that putting up a privacy fence will be $10K - $15K and many people just buying a home won't be able to lay out that kind of cash so it needs to be part of the purchase price thus in their mortgage. I know as the last 2 homes I purchased didn't have fences and I had to lay out the cash. LOL

Erv~"If you want to be successful, you have to not let yourself be fenced in." This and your picture of the four-leggeds were my favorite parts to this!

Now Why would fences limit the showing of a proberty? See John McCormack's response...Ditto!