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3 Reasons Why I Will Not List Your Long Island NY Home

By Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY

February 04, 2013 08:42 PM

3 Reasons Why I will not list your Long Island NY home

3 Reasons Why I Will Not List Your Long Island NY Home

#3 - Limited Showings - You want your Long Island NY home showed Monday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm and not on weekends. Depending upon your price point, buyers have choices and if you do not make it convenient to show your home, they will see other homes and your home will take much longer to sell even if it's priced right. Your home will be remembered as the one buyers and agents cannot see.

#2 - You are just not nice - I find that most people are nice by nature. Every now and then you get someone that is just combative over everything. They don't like real estate agents, they hardly smile and are overall negative and unhappy. I've made an adjustment in my life to not have negative people in it. I will not allow myself to be brought down.

#1 - OVERPRICED - You want to price your Long Island NY home $50,000 above my recommendation. No way, Jose! It's a business decision for me not to take an overpriced Long Island NY house listing. I spend a lot of time and money marketing my listings and it doesn't make business sense to spend money when I know it won't sell. If I were to take an overpriced listing and it doesn't sell you will not be happy with me. I want to preserve our relationship before it starts.

Call Jackie today (631) 703-0201 so we can discuss selling your Long Island NY home.

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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

That number two can make the entire listing period a nightmare. Being not ncie with easy showing and a reasonable price is tolerable though!

Feb 04, 2013 08:45 PM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Gary, I agree and #3 alone is a waste of time in most cases. Thank you and have a great week.

Feb 04, 2013 08:48 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Jackie,

Isn't it liberating that we can choose who we want to work with in this industry?

Rich

Feb 04, 2013 08:53 PM

Hi Rich, why yes it is. I'm at the point with my business that I can pick and choose. Love that. Have a good week Rich!

Feb 04, 2013 08:55 PM

Brenda Mayette

Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY

Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

This is fantastic, Jackie!! You are clearly working SMART!! Kudos & cheers to ongoing success.

Feb 04, 2013 09:09 PM

Hi Brenda, thank you! I hope you have a fantastic 2013!

Feb 04, 2013 09:39 PM

Chris and Dick Dovorany

Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL

Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Good for you Jackie. All terrific reasons to walk away and say "thank you but thats not how i do business".

Feb 04, 2013 10:58 PM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

All 3 factors definitely work against any sellers for sure.

Feb 04, 2013 11:00 PM

Hi Loreena, exactly! Thanks and have a great day.

Feb 04, 2013 11:38 PM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

Number 4- Your house STINKS. I want to bathe when I leave it and no buyer will want to live here.

Feb 05, 2013 10:54 AM

Hi Ellie, I haven't come across that yet except for my vacant short sale listings that had leaks all over and produced black mold. They sold anyway. But you are right!

Feb 05, 2013 11:33 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Based on the three points I would not list this home either.... If I need the money I will find it else where.

Feb 06, 2013 02:04 PM

Hi Sussie, Exactly. Nice to be in that position. Have a great day Sussie!

Feb 06, 2013 09:22 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Jackie, those are definitely three reasons that I wouldn't list a house? Lately I've taken a couple of listings that I felt were over priced, however, we had that conversation...no showings,no offers in 3-4 weeks...we lower to the appropriate price.

Feb 07, 2013 01:17 PM

Hi Nick, you have realistic clients and smart! They also have an agent they can trust.

Feb 07, 2013 08:49 PM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

hey Jackie, I love your list and it's so true, set the standards for self and being realistic with those who simply do not realize what it takes.

Feb 17, 2013 07:42 PM

Hi Laura, thank you. Can't spend money on homes that won't sell :)

Feb 18, 2013 09:31 PM

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