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Home Seller Tips: What is the rush?

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Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

The description in the advertising said the "seller will be installing new carpet and painting."

What is the rush?  I mean why put the house on the market before the preparation has been completed?

Life is really about first impressions.  You get one chance.  Not being ready to impress the prospective buyers from day one can cost you money.

I believe newly listed homes have a brief "golden period."  That is the first few weeks when a new listing has a chance to shine like gold to anxious buyers.   The greatest activity will probably happen early on within the first couple of weeks.  "Will be" or "Will repair" may only serve to discourage some buyers or encourage a low offer.

Don't let your real estate agent rush you to get your home on the market and fix it later.  Prepare your home for the market then place it on the market.

Placing your home on the market without preparing it for the market is like going fishing without bait.

Considering selling your Rockledge, Florida home?   Call me at 321-693-3850 to discuss how I can assist you.  I will gladly provided a no obligation market analysis and recommendations for preparing your home.

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Originally posted at Moving to Brevard County on Feb 17, 2014.

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Gary L. Waters, is a Florida licensed real estate broker associate with Bucci Realty, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida.  

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Comments(12)

Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Gary- well said.  And, I too believe in that "golden" time as well.  Sellers would be wise to get everything done before that For Sale sign goes up. 

Jan 18, 2014 07:58 AM
Bette Gottwald
UNITED REAL ESTATE | Central PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
"Bet"on Central PA Real Estate!

Gary, you are absolutely correct.  Potential Buyers most likely will deduct the cost of the repairs from their offer.

Jan 18, 2014 08:12 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Kathy - Better to be ready than lose a prospective deal.

Bette - Buyers look for justifications to deduct from the offer price.

Jan 18, 2014 08:39 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Gary you have such a way with words, and I  love the fishing analogy.  You are so right, first impression is so important so it is best to get the home ready before inviting potential buyers to take a look.

Have a great Sunday.

Jan 18, 2014 02:44 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Gary, many sellers just don't understand how important that first impression is.  We need to educate them on the presentation.

Jan 18, 2014 08:15 PM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Jennifer - Thanks! Enjoy your Sunday...sure you will be pulling for New England today!

Gabe - Everything in this world is about first impressions. Have a great Sunday!

Jan 18, 2014 08:56 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Most just don't want to pay the price and others don't believe it will increase the value

Jan 19, 2014 11:37 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Charles - True. Have a great week. Thank!

Jan 19, 2014 08:44 PM
Cathy Wolters
Wolters Realty & Property Management Company - Cocoa, FL
Your Brevard County Property Management Expert

Hi Gary, you make a very good point.  I also love the fishing analogy.

Jan 20, 2014 05:01 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Thanks, Cathy. Hope all is well over on the beach!

Jan 20, 2014 07:33 AM
Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner
Palm Realty - Melbourne, FL
321-626-5868

Gary, I agree, there is a certain segment of the population that can't see past ANYTHING!

Jan 23, 2014 01:13 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Kerry - So true...nit pick until the end of time!

Jan 23, 2014 01:54 AM