WHAT should be included in the MLS comments section of a listing? Here is your chance to sound off. It was a frustrating Saturday searching MLS for homes that meet my relocation buyers needs. I found NO rhyme nor reason why some agents write what they do in the MLS comments on new listings. Before we get into what should be in the comments and what should not, let me tell you what i found.
1. No comments at all. Yes you read that right, a listing without any comments.
2. When the agent abbreviates and the average buyer asks "What the heck does this mean?" Such as 7/3/2.5 Col. on 1 ac. fha/gas heat with fin LL.
3. When an agent writes a book. They write a description full of adjectives but no real information a buyer needs. Such as: Walk through the front door into a home filled with love. Look out the windows and see the trees. A floor plan that invites you live your best life.
4. The description that includes the address. Wait, the address is already in the address line, Why are you writing it in the comments section?
5. The description that states the obvious. 3 bedroom cae style home on 1 acre. Garage. )that is it, nothing more)
In my opinion the comments are a window to my new listing that a buyer may take a mere 5-10 seconds to glance at and decide if they will keep reading or skip to the next listing. I want to grab their attention. I want to give them information while holding their attention.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THE MLS COMMENTS OF A LISTING?
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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.
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