Lyn-   I wonder that myself.   I've asked agents here about some kind of staging for their properties and if it's a short sale they just assume that no one would want to pay for it. 

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Lynn 100% agreed.  Short sales should marketed like any other normal sale including pictures, video, internet marketing the whole 9 yards.  As for staging...that might not happen as sellers typically are in a tight spot financially. In our hot market  mid to low price range short sales sell very quickly - within hours/ days with multiple offers. This is most likely why we won't see a lot of marketing on them.  Here and sold in a minute.

Lyn, It's still our name on the sign in the yard, so it gets our best.  You never know who is judging the listing agents work, whether a potential buyer or a neighbor thinking about listing their home.  They know halfway efforts when they see them.

Lyn, Your comments are right on target. After all, these clients have a very significant interest in getting it sold as a short sale rather than the alternative. Granted, the seller is not going to receive equity, but unless it is sold through a short sale, they may get a "ding" to their credit that will last much longer than a short sale.  CERTAINLT THAT is worth substantial seller work and prep if they can't do the staging deal. REALTORS are the ones that should make this happen in the best way possible.

I market all of my properties the same, be they regular sales, short sales or even rental listings.  

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I believe that many agentsstill think that the house will sell itself.  But if there are a lot on the market...you need to get your listing out front!

Hello Lyn,

I see the same points you've mentioned and hate to think that any agent is spending less time or marketing dollars on them.  Every property listed deserves the same attention to detail with quality photos, well written descriptions, and full internet availability.