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May I Be Completely Honest With You?
One question I ask potential home sellers in Lenoir, Morganton, and Hickory, NC is if I can be honest with them during the listing presentation. This is a nicer way of saying "do you want me to tell you the truth, or just what I think you want to hear?".
 
There are some people who have homes on the market with major problems, and I have to wonder if anybody has even let them know what is wrong or why it may be a problem. There is a thin line, and nobody wants to insult any homeowner, but it is important for any seller to know about potential problems and to know what they may be able to do to address those problems.
 
Sometimes, the homeowner may be so used to the way things are, they don't see an issue. Or they may be really enamored with their lime green shag carpeting, wicker ceiling, purple and gold foil wallpaper, or Precious Moments™ wall mural and not understand how much of a turn-off things like these can be to potential buyers. (Yes, these are rather extreme examples, but all are ones I've either seen in homes for sale or in ... more

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