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48 Comments on What are the most important TEN SECONDS in Real Estate???
Very good post, yet just as important is the neighborhood, isn't it? A property could have great curb appeal and still not attract buyers in an undesirable neighborhood.
Hi Scott, we agree, and then tje seller calls the list agent all upset because we did not "drag" the buyer in to see it.
Hi Scott. Yes curb appeal is very important. The better the curb appeal, the more showings. Thanks for your post.
Scott- Another great post, most of my buyers do drive bys before asking me to set up tours and you hit the nail on the head. If it looks like a mess when they drive up it's off the list. Love the picture of the backyard in your post, really sends the message about cleaning up. Suggested.
I've bought 8 houses and been on many showing appointments as a client where we pulled up and I told my agent, "Never mind. Let's drive onto the next showing, I don't even want to see this one." If the outside is a disaster, the inside won't be any better, not to mention all the problems I can't see that are equally neglected (and would be expensive to fix).
If a real estate agent doesn't want to point out all the problems to his/her client, that's a great opportunity to recommend a home stager. Curb appeal is only one of the MANY problems/opportunities addressed in a professional home staging consultation.
Home stagers are the independent voice/third party that can tell the clients all the things you don't want to say for fear of offending them.
I agree you with Scott! Great Post also thank you for the tips.
Great advice Scott, even for rentals, if the lawn is junky and unmowed they wont even go inside.
Scott, Great post and so true. As had been said "first impressions are lasting impressions".
I feel sorry for you if your market area has junk cars in the front yards LOL. Reminds me of a few good lines from Jeff Foxworthy.
Plus, if the hedges and shrubs are properly trimmed, and you can easily see the house, it's a burglary deterrent.
Scott:
Sellers should realize that if their home is not appealing from the outside, buyer will not want to see the inside.
An overgrown lawn and junk scattered around seems like a big sign that says "Fixer-upper."
I am so fortunate that I have the SELECTIVITY to be able to JUST SAY NO! Call 2 landscapers for bids and call me when it is cleaned up!
I totally agree about curb appeal. If I don't like what I see when I pull up I don't take the listing. If I don't like it I am certainly not putting advertising dollars into it.
beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some see it well done and want in and others see what they can do to a property
Not much you can do when you are dealing with short sales.
the hard part is convincing the sellers how important this is
Scott:
Great pictures. They "speak volumes."
In all of my years, I've actually only had one client implement all of my suggestions. The home sold very quickly for the market, and allowed them to purchase the home they live in now.
I agree. A trick I suggest for the front of buildings is sometimes a good power wash and a paint of just the trim will make the entire front look new.