A recent pre- listing appointment to a divorcing Seller began as they usually do....a tour of the house...discussion of updates, mechanicals,what she enjoyed most about living there...normal conversation for any first time appointment.
We sat down at the dining room table and got to the part of the presentation that outlines a part of our marketing plan which includes professional photography. During our tour, I always take notes of shots that I want taken or angles that would add eye candy.....
"NO INSIDE PICTURES of MY HOUSE WILL BE TAKEN !" Her voice got shrill....and her face pale as she issued her edict that this would not happen in any listing of her home. The inside was "private" she continued...she lived there alone and that would invite....thieves and looky loos of all kinds....and NOT interested buyers. As veterans of real estate divorce practice, and having been involved in lots of emotionally charged issues...there is no point to discussing the logical virtues of photography...using any sort of research....logic and emotion never work to any sort of resolution.
Never mind that listing a house with only exterior pictures will cause both agents and buyers to wonder what the problem is with the interior...Never mind that is not how to put the "best house forward"....This is an issue better discussed with all parties involved...both attorneys...both spouses...OR she will have to waste time on the market with another agent who will agree to such a plan. Sometimes..."just saying no" is not the right answer.
If you want to say YES to getting your home sold in southeastern Wisconsin for the greatest return on your real estate investment...Call the Hansons....we'll be there is a shutter snap....and present your house to the market for agents and buyers with photography that will bring showings and offers from interested people who will want to make your house, their new home.
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