A few? None? Way too many? How many blind dates have you gone on? Since my parents, happily married for their lifetimes, met on a blind date my heart always erred toward hope.
One of my blind dates actually peeled shrimp and put the shells directly on a linen table cloth. Another brought his brother who "just got in from out-of-town"! Still another, took me to the most depressing movie I have ever seen and I go to a lot of movies. I couldn't make these things up.
When I list a house, I always tell my sellers that the first impression
their house makes is identical to a blind date. Open the door. Take a long look and one of two things comes into your mind:
- What was my girlfriend thinking? How long must I give this before it's rude to bail?
- This could have potential!
A potential buyer sizes up a house from the porch into the foyer. Dirty porch, nasty front door, smelly foyer, it's over! They have made the decision not to buy your house. What was my Realtor thinking?
Pot of bright flowers, swept porch and sparkling door, you have caught their attention in a great way. Walk through the door and it smells delightful! Their first interior view is neat and inviting. While a buyer won't immediately decide to purchase your home, they will definitely decide not to eliminate it! Your house has absolute "potential".
Who knows, you might even enjoy a good night kiss!
For information about Katy area homes, you can search the entire Houston MLS from my blog FuellingKaty. For questions or to tour any area homes, contact me directly at 713-818-2404. I offer financial incentives to my sellers/buyers. I have specialized in Katy real estate for over 19 years. Experience does count!
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