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Did you hear the story of how the FSBO finally sold his home?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

Frustration, anger and the unknown filled this FSBO sellers emotions. He wanted to save money. He wanted to move quickly. He thought he knew it all. He also thought it would be easy as pie to sell his Manchester NH area home.

 

He priced the home higher than any home that had sold in his neighborhood. He did alot of upgrades himself making it worth more. He studied the Internet. He watched all the DIY you Tubes he could. He watched all the home selling shows. He was ready. But was he?

 

In the next 4 months he used up all his vacation time showing would be buyers the home. He said he hung up on and or threw out every buyer broker who pestered him. He thinks some buyers stole his wives jewelery and he lost his Ipad. He really needed to move but is stuck here.

 

Then his wife was speaking to some of her friends she had not seen. She spoke of their issues selling their home. One of the ladies told her to call me. I sold their home. I also sold the other friends parents home. A couple days later i got the call. I went over and faced mush hostility. I went over values, what the home should be listed at. How they should prepare the home and what to expect. Mr. Seller signed facing a rebellion from his wife. Two days later the home was under contract. 

 

The MOST IMPORTANT message is to share is a home seller has to work with and not against the listing agent. That 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.

 

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 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. 

 

    

Comments(16)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I always love it, Scott, when sellers see the light about how much we really do and what it really takes to sell a home and that what we do is no where as easy as it looks.

Jul 09, 2018 05:37 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Scott. Congrats on another sale. Enjoy your day!

Jul 09, 2018 05:37 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Scott Godzyk I bet you're giving the big real estate companies in your area a run for their money!!!!!

Jul 09, 2018 05:51 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is always nice to get those calls when a seller is ready to listen. I was happy that i showed them i bcked up my listing speech with results Nina Hollander 

Jul 09, 2018 05:57 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you for the comment Wayne Martin 

Jul 09, 2018 05:57 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

It is nice to do that Barbara Todaro.  Recently a recruiter for one of the big companies called me and in his inteview asked who was my biggest competition was. I said me.  I dont think he got it, but made me laugh

Jul 09, 2018 05:59 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Your story reminded me of a similar experience I had a number of years ago.  Especially that part about Mr. Seller signing under duress with a wife standing behind him threatening him with divorce if he didn't.

Jul 09, 2018 06:05 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I knew you were going to be the answer to get this FSOB's home sold in Manchester Scott!

Jul 09, 2018 06:26 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Scott. This is a great post and an informative one as well.

Jul 09, 2018 06:46 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Scott Godzyk 

Congratulations on the sale. Most FSBO folks really do not know the half of what a professional agent does and why they need one.

Jul 09, 2018 07:39 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Scott Godzyk -I'm afraid the new norm is watching youtube videos and it's pretty scary.

Congratulations on getting the listing and a signed contract in 2 days! How great is that? It is great and could only happen to you!

Jul 09, 2018 08:53 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Congrats on getting it sold in 2 days. Just think of all the time they wasted not calling you first. 

Jul 09, 2018 05:49 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Scott.

There are those who think they know something, just to find out they did not have a clue.  Just like this post.

Jul 10, 2018 01:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Scott- DIY projects can work for so many things around the house but selling your house on your own is not one of them. 

Jul 10, 2018 08:01 AM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

I really don't understand the mentality of putting a price on the home that is way above what other homes are selling in their area.  Why would a buyer want to rush out and look at the overpriced FSBO listing?  They wouldn't, which is why they sit on the market and hire an agent.  By then, the damage is done as buyers can see how long the home has already been on the market.  

Jul 11, 2018 05:17 PM
Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Hi, Scott!

It takes to have the right agent to sell the home.  In this case, it was you.  Congratulations on the sale.

Brifgita

Aug 08, 2018 10:50 AM