In the last few days we have had both buyers and sellers make some requests that seem a bit of a stretch for the folks on the other side of the transaction. When we are working with buyers...even as their agents, we encourage them to put themselves in their position a little bit....If they were selling what would they like...? Wouldn't they appreciate a note with the offer thanking them for maintaining the house and telling them how excited you are to move into it. Sellers...how about that bottle of bubbly in the fridge to welcome the buyers. They chose your home above all the others on the market at a price that you appreciated. Leaving a note with the appliance warranties about who has cut the lawn, plowed the snow serviced the furnace and air conditioner, who DOES have the best pizza delivery? It's the little touches that sometimes leave the lawnmower
Too often buyers and sellers look at each other as adversaries and not as cooperating partners in a business transaction that in the end, has satisfied them both. Approaching the process knowing that there is going to be some give and take on both sides and that positive little touches make both sides feel better can forge the way for a better experience for everyone.
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