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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Estes Village properties & Plains Real Estate in Greely/Windsor

After reading this post this morning we decided it was worth passing it on. We focus so much attention on the kitchen when we are getting ready to list a home it just makes good sense to add the refrigerator to the list...happy reading and thank you to Dorie for sharing it with us.

Original content by Dorie Dillard Austin TX

What?? Is this a joke? I was reading an article in the New York Times called Staging Refrigerators for Real Estate Showings and I laughed at the possibility of what buyers were discerning when checking out a refrigerator during a visit during an open house.  It got me thinking many buyers do open the refrigerator and make comments on the content. As the article states “The contents of a refrigerator speak volumes about the seller who’s lived in the home you are considering making your own.”

This, of course, makes sense. We make snap judgments about other people all the time, why wouldn’t we do the same when checking out the contents of the seller’s refrigerator! If the items are neatly arranged and everything is labeled it gives us the impression the whole house has been maintained in this fashion. If the refrigerator is stocked with upscale and expensive items some buyers like to identify with this lifestyle. After all; each home on the market is offering a certain lifestyle to consumers.

In Austin, Texas the refrigerator, washer and dryer do not normally convey with the house as they are considered personal property. Since fewer companies are paying for moves we are seeing sellers think twice about paying for the moving of these items and are often leaving them as an enticement for the home purchase. More buyers are checking out the appliances they would be acquiring. Maybe it’s time to add “staging our refrigerators” to our list when preparing our listings for market. Who knows maybe “You are what you refrigerate!!”

 

If you are a homeowner thinking of selling, a prospective buyer or just curious about real estate in NW Austin; I welcome the opportunity to discuss our market. Feel free to contact me at 512-346-1799 or email dillard@reloaustin.com. Put my expertise to work for you.

 

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Comments (4)

Kathy Stoltman
Balboa Real Estate - Ventura, CA
Ventura County Real Estate Consultant 805-746-1793

I think this maybe a very good suggestion. Especially for first time home buyers that would benefit from not having to buy new appliances and an appealing frig could just seal the deal.

Jun 15, 2013 01:45 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Mike and Marie,

Thank you for the re-blog! It is surprising how many buyers will open a refrigerator (especially if it is staying with the house) and make comments!!

Jun 15, 2013 10:14 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Mike and Marie,

Thanks for reblogging this. I missed the original.  Excellent post.

Mar 13, 2014 09:12 AM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Interesting post.

Apr 07, 2014 06:24 AM