Viewing a FSBO the seller told us "Do not even think of making an offer until I have 8 showings." A little puzzled the buyers asked of they needed to see the home 8 times. I asked if they meant they wanted 8 buyers to view their Manchester NH area home?
The For Sale By Owner seller told us on average their are 8 showings before a home sells. He wanted to wait until 8 buyers saw the home and then have them all submit offers.
Shaking my head to myself the seller noticed I did not approve. He asked what ratio I used for my own listings. In short I told him often the first offer can be the best offer the receive. The real story is that with many sellers and a lower amount of listings, many buyers lose out on their dream home by waiting or making a low offer to start. Those who have lost their dream home will often make a quicker offer and that offer is often their best offer up front.
The seller was intrigued and asked a round of question. He was starting to understand. I told hm I often have a couple offers the first day of listing. This seller said his home has been for sale for 3 months. There was no doubt why it had not sold. He had a flawed plan and was scaring the buyers away with a foolish plan.
In summary, My buyers did not want this home, he had scred them away too. This FSBO has wasted time, lost money and added stress by not knowing how to list, market and sell their home. He did say he could not afford to hire an agent. I told him he could not afford not to.
He did call back and ask me to go over some numbers, he was impressed, but wanted to try his plan for another weekend.
The MOST IMPORTANT message is to share with every consumer that my philosophy is simple, provide more personal and professional service to guide clients through each step of the buying or selling process. All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. Those that hire me, find a dedication like no other.
To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com .
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My buyers did not want this home, teh seller scared them as well.
hor: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. Proud to be locally owned and operated with 32 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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