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Long Island Seller Asks: Should I Stay? No...Go!

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Real Estate Agent with The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803

As Long Island Realtors®, we know how important it is to be Show Ready when selling your house. We want your house to be clutter free, clean, light and bright.

 

Then We Would Like You To Leave...

 

First impressions are important and Buyers remember things about a house that you may not even realize. We recommend that a homeowner not to be home during your Long Island showings. When a Seller remains present and in sight, buyers may feel uncomfortable. It may be a hassle to your normal routine, but if possible, you shouldn't stay around. A motivated Seller should appreciate that flexibility is important when selling your Long Island property.

 

As Long Island Realtors®, we know it can be uncomfortable for the Buyers, the Showing Agent and the Sellers if they have to walk around the house whispering their comments. They may want to stay in a certain room longer and picture themselves living there. They may feel rushed or pressured that the Seller is wondering what they are doing or what they are thinking. The Buyers may not feel free to ask questions and comment while taking the tour.

 
Have you noticed that when the sellers stay, the showings are different? Buyers seem to rush through instead of trying to picture their own "stuff" there. There's no casual conversation when an owner is around. Buyers and their agents try to make complimentary comments within ear-shot of the seller.
 
We took a buyer client to a house recently, and he asked the seller why she was moving. She said "I can't stand the neigbhors, but maybe you will like them" -  (Yes, she did say this!)
 
When we represent the seller, we believe it's in the seller's best interest not be in the home during showings.

 

So Sellers, it's up to you to get your Long Island house in Show Ready condition...

Then hit the road!

 

If you have any questions related to Long Island Real Estate, please contact Lawrence "Larry" and Sheila Agranoff at our

Cell: 631-805-4400

 

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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

This is good advice for home sellers. I hope they will read this post and learn.

Nov 02, 2017 04:06 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Sheila and Larry... exactly what I warn my sellers about if they mention staying at home. Fortunately, it's not a problem I encounter frequently and more often than not, I find my sellers really don't want to be there when prospective buyers come to look.

Nov 02, 2017 04:14 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I cannot agree more. Sellers can damage a future sale, without even trying to.

And if a seller stays home but hides in another room, it's the same as if they are visibly following them around.

Yesterday I showed a house and the seller was on the porch waiting for us to go inside - then he went outside, but it was still awkward. That was the fastest showing of the day.

Nov 02, 2017 04:15 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 ,

I always go over this with my sellers and explain while they need to leave during a showing. I've had very few sellers over the past 26 years that didn't get they needed to "hit the road" when there was a showing. Most don't want to be there..very uncomfortable.

Nov 02, 2017 04:39 AM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Good advice - yes, it is certainly in the seller's best interest to leave and let the potential buyer stroll through without feeling like they are intruding.

Nov 02, 2017 04:43 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Sheila and Larry, spot on advice. Sellers being present during showings is just so awkward. I've fortunately never had a seller not get why they need to leave but, sure have shown homes with sellers home and it always make the buyer want to hurry up and get out of there.

Nov 02, 2017 05:14 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Larry and Sheila.  Most sellers understand this.  The ones that don't usually are difficult to work with.

Nov 02, 2017 06:14 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have a seller who wont leave no matter i much i tel them. Could be the first listing in years i give back or refer out Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 

Nov 02, 2017 06:30 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Sheila and Larry -- as I tell my seller clients --- this is not like living in your home...you're moving so don't remove any doubt in the mind of a prospective buyer.  Your home is now a product --- it must be merchandised...yes....it's a hassle but with the right marketing, it will be a lot faster process if you(as the sellers) do the right thing.   

Nov 02, 2017 04:11 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Larry and Sheila

Your just the real estate professional to help your customers to make good decision.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Nov 02, 2017 08:42 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Leaving the home for showings is good advice for home sellers.

Nov 03, 2017 07:12 AM
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