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So, How In The World Do You Just Get An Offer?

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So, How In The World Do You Just Get An Offer?

May 29th, 2008Categories: North Georgia Cabin Seller's reVIEWS, North Georgia Real Estate VIEWS

Price - Home BalanceIt's no surprise to anyone that we are in a Buyer's Market. I have been really concerned with the lack of showings that my client's properties have been receiving, there is no doubt. But what about those that are being shown occasionally? How can I help my client's just get an offer?

1. Price It Right!

In this market you have to be priced at the lower end of your realistic price range. In addition to be one of the lowest price homes in your immediate market, you must offer more than the competition for less. You may ask, "what do you mean more for less?" Maybe you leave the refrigerator instead of taking it, or better yet, in new construction you buy one! Basically you want to be able to have the best home on the market in your price range.

2. Prepare For Showings

Begin preparing for client showings a minimum of 2 weeks before you list the property. Having your North Georgia Mountain Cabin ready for a viewing is crucial for an offer to come in. In a market where less than 10% of the homes are even receiving an offer, you do not want to give them any reason not to want to do so. Read the rest of this entry »

Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

In this market it seems to be Price, Price, Price!  When they get to the property they want it clean and updated.

May 31, 2008 09:19 AM
Chad Lariscy
Keller Williams Realty Partners - Blue Ridge, GA
Advocate For Mountain Living

Jim you are so right! Price is 80% of the battle.

Chad

May 31, 2008 09:25 AM
Adam Brett
The Adam and Eric Group - Fullerton, CA
The Adam and Eric Group, Fullerton's Finest

Price - Price - Price.  You can very easily overprice a home - but it is impossible to underprice it.

May 31, 2008 09:40 AM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

It can be tough.  There are a lot of competing properties.  We have to make ours stand out.

May 31, 2008 10:10 AM
Michael Shankman
Award Realty - Las Vegas, NV
Selling Las Vegas 702-498-3383

good post...price is everything...and the house has to show well...

May 31, 2008 10:12 AM
Joe Virnig
RE/MAX Gold Coast REALTORS, Ventura County, California - Ventura, CA
No Ordinary Joe

Good post.  To the point and should be taken to heart.

May 31, 2008 10:12 AM
Denise Shockey
RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

lilly-pillyGreat and simple way to get right to the points that matter.  Price is almost everything, and maybe if we say it enough people will listen more.  Thanks

May 31, 2008 11:29 AM
Denise Shockey
RE/MAX Aerospace Realty - Cocoa Beach, FL
Cocoa Beach, Brevard County Florida Real Estate

Great and simple way to get right to the points that matter.  Price is almost everything, and maybe if we say it enough people will listen more.  Thanks

May 31, 2008 11:36 AM
Chad Lariscy
Keller Williams Realty Partners - Blue Ridge, GA
Advocate For Mountain Living

Adam,

You are right about Price!Price!Price! I believe that you just might be able to underprice one in certain markets...don't you think?

I really appreciate your comment.

Make it a great day!

May 31, 2008 05:54 PM
Chad Lariscy
Keller Williams Realty Partners - Blue Ridge, GA
Advocate For Mountain Living

Lane,

You are so right on....we have to have our properties priced at the best posssible price to get the showings. You or your clients cannot afford to be cahsing the market!

Thanks for your comment!

Make it a great day!

May 31, 2008 05:56 PM
Chad Lariscy
Keller Williams Realty Partners - Blue Ridge, GA
Advocate For Mountain Living

Michael, Joe and Denise,

Thank You! Straight to the point!

Make it a great day!

May 31, 2008 05:58 PM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains

Must show value and benefits!  If it's priced right, it will sell.

Jun 07, 2008 09:24 PM
Robin Sherman
www.PensacolaForYou.com - Grand Points Realty - Pensacola, FL
Search Pensacola Homes, For Sale - Pensacola FL Neighborhoods

My brother just sold a mountain home in your region (referral I made to a Realtor I met on AR) and he was like most sellers we see today. He called me all insulted by the initial offer. I had to walk him through the process - just as I do my clients. In the end, he settled for less than he felt he should have, but he acknowledged that his expectations were too high to start with. We just need to lay the cold, hard facts out - based on our MLS comps.

Jun 08, 2008 02:15 AM