Is there really a Buyer for all homes? What about those really "Hard" homes to sell? What factors would keep a home from Selling? Are any of them too big to over come? This question was asked to me by a MANCHESTER NH area home Seller who has not been able to sell his home. I sold his neighbors home and they told him to call me. Very bluntly he asked me "How I thought i would be able to sell his home when the biggest companies in the state could not do so?' My first task was go see it.
I looked up the old listing sheets and what screamed out at me, was it only had 1 picture in MLS. With little to virtually no description, i noticed there was no interior pictures and no room sizes.
The time came to meet the seller and go inside. The house was PACKED with stuff. Floor to ceiling. Each room was a different color. All the shades were closed. I walked through and took some notes. We sat down and the Seller barks out "We have no money to make any repairs.".
I started my discussion by thanking them for letting me even come over. It is not easy to sell and even harder when selling is not going well. I updated them on the market. Here we have a shortage of homes for sale and a steady supply of buyers. My Job is to attract buyers to their listing, get those buyers to come inside, make them comfortable by answering their questions. and have them make an offer. The process starts with setting the correct asking price. The next step is getting the home ready to sell.
The advice started by boxing up everything they did not need to live day to day. The home was packed with furnishings from his parents home added to his furniture and belongings. They have a big garage and spotless basement they could use to store it on site to save money. Next was arranging what furniture was left so each room showed its large size and "flowed properly." Every drape would come down. Large windows let the light in. For less than $100 for paint and supplies the kids room painted black, the orange kitchen and lilac dining room will all be neutral. On the outside the kids toys all picked up and the mower pried from the snow and put in the shed. Although winter, the bushes cut back so they were not touching the house or draped over the entry way.
The BEST way to be prepared is by hiring a "GOOD" Listing Agent who is WELL experienced in your area. One that will guide you through each step of the Buying or Selling process. To the consumers who were successful, they found the secret which I would like to share with you.
The moral of the story is All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. By using a philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process, I can help you find your dream home or sell your property. Your agent can stand behind you and assist with obstacles such as this.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area.We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs. Servicing Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack and Belknap counties.
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