A seller was in full panic mode. I met with them about 3 months ago, but they listed with a national name as they said "they would have more buyers." Here we are over 3 months later and that house has not sold. The Listing Agent of that home called me. They want to know what my ideas were to increase the value of the home so it will sell...
Wait? What? Why are you calling me? The agent said the seller told them I had some great ideas to sell their home. That they have not been able to sell it and the seller is pressuring them as they needed a quick sale.
I apologized but could not provide what they are looking for as it was not my listing. Another week went by and the listing expired. The seller called and was mad I would not help. I politely let them know they did not hire me, they wanted a big name. That the agent they chose does not work for me so i can not provide guidance to them. I Can though sell their home if they are ready to do it right?
I went there to meet them and walk through the home. Let me set the scene, the grass is good 9 inches high. The home was a mess. Clothes, food wrappers and dirty carpets. The screen on one window blew with wind. As i walked through the seller said they have no money as they are not working, so do not ask them to fix anything.
I pondered if I wanted this listing now. It was much worse than when i viewed it some months ago.
Have you the reader come up with your TOP idea to add value that costs zero money?
I let this seller know that if they want to sell this home, they need to cut the grass. Take the Halloween decoration off the side door. Pick up all debris, throw away the pizza boxes. Pic up the laundry. Wash the dishes and wipe down the counters. Vacuum. Get rid of the massive amount of storage totes and banish them to the basement or garage.
They both stood mouth open with the husband looking at the wife, "you better get going.' where she replied "you better get helping."
They looked at me asking who should do the work? I put on my councilor hat and told them both. If they want me to list they need to work with me. It was a straight forward talk but the only way this house would sell. The other agent did not "tell it like it is" and wasted 4 months. I do not waste time. I do not just list homes. I SELL THEM.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS and the key to having a successful purchase of sale, can increase simply by choosing a better agent. The secret is, that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.
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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