I've been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to have two different pre-listing presentations in the past week--Hooray for me!  In speaking with others in the industry, we began exchanging some of our little tricks that we need to pull out every so often when readying homes for the market.  I love pets as much as the next guy--heck I have two dogs and a cat myself!  But, you've got to admit-they can definitely pose quite a problem when readying a home to go on  the market for a quick and profitable sale. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, homes may immediately send up that "PETS LIVE HERE" red flag...I've heard of all types of remedies, from coffee beans placed in inconspicuous places to the good old Plug In philosophy---

   It led me to this question and I pose it to you; all my Real Estate Professionals...What's in your little bag of tricks for getting over those "bumps" that arise (such as pet odors) when preparing a client's home for sale?  I'm sure there are plenty of interesting stories out there---Let's hear some!

 

 

2 Comments on What's in your little Bag of Tricks?

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18
2008
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This is a fantastic question, but my mind is fuzzy from the hardwood floor refinish smell permeating my house... I'll come back to it tomorrow!!!

Oh, here's one!!!! Never ever ever let the seller tell you that there "is a trick to it" when giving you the key to the front door. The key MUST work perfectly in the lock. If it doesn't and the seller won't fix - YOU fix it!

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Great question.  If the house has a dog that is going to prevent the sale of the home, the dog might want to stay at a relatives home until after the closing.
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