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30 Comments on Successful Selling in an Ugly Market Ain’t Always Pretty!
Great post Brian ! very well addressed the answer. I agree with you totally
Craig, I was just about to respond to Brian's comment about the price of a property, then I saw your response....I am in total agreement with you. I am a stager/realtor and correct pricing is the single most important thing that gets pounded into an agents head; however:
CORRECT PRICING IS THE ONE REASON WHETHER A HOUSE SELLS OR NOT.
GREAT STAGING IS THE ONE REASON WHETHER YOU GET TOP DOLLAR OR NOT WHEN IT DOES SELL!!!
Great post---I want to forward this to all the agents in my office. Do I have your permission?
Nice to see you Craig!!!!
One of my Realtors who I have partnered with to stage all his listings, said exactly that, "A price reduction is a lazy Realtors only answer"
Heather
Well said.
Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company
As always, Thanks for posting Craig! Great post.
Good post Craig. Yes, we are not about making things looking pretty. Sometimes this is a hard concept to get across to new clients. I have the most challenging client right now. I actually turned down the job but the Realtor really wanted us to do it, so we did. The client thinks we have nothing better to do then meet with him and talk about the staging (4 times before) 1 time after. I think he is lonely and has nothing better to do with his time. We have gone over with him until we are blue that we are focusing on the features of the room view, fireplace, etc. not making things pretty. He doesn't get it nor will he ever. Just like in high school the "pretty" girl is not always the first one picked for the softball team. It takes talent and the ability to get the job done. If you simply want pretty there are other avenues to explore. We are here to sell a property, not just to dress up and go to the prom.
Kym
You said this so well.... Please call me on Monday- I need our help on a listing in Long Grove. They are moving out and I want to tell them to leave certain furniture behind.
Thanks,
Always right on target. It is a marketing tool an when properly priced and presented a winning combination...