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New Strategy For Getting Sellers To Make Needed Repairs!
Last week, I had an active client refer me to his sister and husband, who've lived in their home for 16+ years.  You could expect that there may be some updating needed.  (Actually, they did an excellent job in remodeling the kitchen and except for renting a storage unit for excess items and stuff, it's in pretty good condition.)
Well, here's what I did:  I have a qualified contractor, who does jobs from minor repairs to major home remodeling come over to the property with me on the first of a possible two-step listing appt.  Now, he's very friendly, professional, reliable, fair-priced and he's done a lot of work for me and my clients, so I'm comfortable recommending him.  So, we do introductions and let the seller show us their home, while pointing out items that need to be addressed.  The contractor takes the lead and will point out other needed repairs or updates and makes notes, so that he can provide the seller with a proposal of the various repairs/improvements needed to make the home "shine" on the market.
This takes the pressure off of me and onto him.  I'm not the bad guy.  This is his expertise and they can decide what ... more

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