advice for sellers: It's A Seller's Market... Is Your Price The Reason Your Home Hasn't Sold?
- 08/23/17 06:08 PM
Despite our competitive seller's market we still see homes that are not selling. And so often it's likely to be price. Here are some key indicators that price just might be the problem. And it's so easy to fix!
If your home hasn't sold in what is arguably a seller's market with more demand than supply and home prices increasing monthly, maybe you should check your price. The most common reason that homes don't sell is due to price. At the right asking price, location and condition don't matter. Keep in mind that in June 54% of homes sold in … (9 comments)
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advice for sellers: You Won't Always Like What I Say...Truthful Real Estate Conversations
- 05/05/17 07:57 AM
Being truthful in our dealings with buyers and sellers is essential, and perhaps more challenging with sellers. Those can be difficult conversations, depending on the topic (condition, price), and despite saying they want the truth sellers often have a tough time hearing it, and acting accordingly.
Stop by Mona's post to share your thoughts there, too - she'll appreciate it
Above all else...be honest. All 50 states have some form of consumer protection brochure. In NC it is called Working With Real Estate Agents and serves as the basis for an open and honest relationship between licensed real estate agent and the … (10 comments)
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advice for sellers: Serious Home Sellers Are Serious About Marketing
- 02/13/17 07:59 AM
We all know how important preparing a house for the market is, and sellers who are serious will do what is needed before photos are taken and the property goes live on the MLS.
Sharon did a great job of discussing this issue from a professional stager's perspective and shares from great tips and before and after photos! I hope you will stop by her post and share your thoughts!
Serious sellers understand the importance of marketing. Strategic marketing is key to any sales business. Real estate is no exception.
When you list a house for sale you are placing a product … (10 comments)
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advice for sellers: How Do I Make a Counter-Offer: Thoughts for Carlsbad Sellers
- 09/22/16 01:09 PM
Sellers Ask - How Do I Make a Counter-Offer
Buyers often want to know about getting counter offer from the seller, especially when they are making an offer that is less than list price.
You might want to read more about how to make an offer using the Residential Purchase Offer or RPA used here in California if you are not familiar with it.
How to make a counter offer is a common question for sellers, too, as they know they might not get the offer they want and would like to negotiate something better. There's a lot to know about how to sell a … (17 comments)
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advice for sellers: 7 Things Sellers Should Check
- 07/02/16 12:48 AM
Homesellers - Check on These Important Issues!
When selling your Carlsbad home you have plenty to think about. And there are some important things to check on as you get started, beginning with…
The Listing Contract
You want to make sure it reflects your wishes and what you and your agent have agreed on, including price, length of contract, commission to be paid, and any exceptions or terms that should be specified. Make sure the address and APN (our tax ID for the property here in San Diego County; it might be called something else in your area) are correct as is the spelling … (37 comments)
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advice for sellers: How Quickly Are Homes Selling in Carlsbad?
- 06/30/16 09:35 AM
How Quickly Are Homes Selling in Carlsbad?
Buyers and sellers often ask how quickly homes are selling. They know, from the media and whatever they have heard, or read online, that it’s a very busy market and properties are moving off the market quickly.
But it’s a relevant question no matter what the market is like.
For a comprehensive market report on the housing market in Carlsbad for May 2016 click the link.
For 2016 the trend in Carlsbad has been that single family detached homes are selling quickly, on average, with a shift in the number of sales each month:
January 64 sales … (10 comments)
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advice for sellers: 7 Practical Tips for Sellers During a Real Estate Transaction
- 06/24/16 07:04 AM
7 Practical Tips for Sellers
Selling your home is complex, with a myriad of tasks to complete from start to finish, and lots of dates to remember. You will likely spend more time on this process than you ever imagined, including plenty of time on the phone and email. It's like a full time job!!
Here are 7 practical tips to help you
through the process
1. Don’t Talk About Your Transaction on Social Media…ever.
Yes, it’s exciting to get your home on the market. It's even more so once you have an accepted offer. But you do not want to jeopardize your transaction by talking about … (63 comments)
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advice for sellers: You Don't Want Me to Bring The Buyer-Home Selling Advice San Antonio TX
- 06/02/16 03:16 AM
Unrepresented sellers, or what are more commonly known as FSBOs, need to read this article that spells our so clearly why doing it yourself and working with an agent who is representing a buyer can really work against them.
I hope you will also stop by and comment on Brenda's post!
A very common saying for those looking to sell their own homes in the Greater San Antonio TX area or For Sale By Owners is, "we would love for you to bring us the buyer", or "I'm happy to work with a buyer's agent".
I know you mean well, and that … (6 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Quickly Prepare for Showings
- 04/23/16 01:04 AM
Tips for Getting Your Home Ready for Showings in Minutes
In our busy, competitive market activity is strong, with scores of buyers attending open houses and agents busy taking buyers out for house showings.
For those homeowners fortunate to be in the position of being in a local market that favors sellers, being showing ready is essential...at all times. This is especially true in the first couple of weeks after you go live on the MLS.
Here are some video tips on how to sell a house!
Life is busy – perhaps with jobs or working at home, kids, pets, chores, entertaining, exercising, and … (18 comments)
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advice for sellers: 6 Things Carlsbad Sellers Should Know Now That the Listing is Live
- 04/20/16 02:18 PM
Now That Your Listing is Live There are 6 Things to Know and Do
Congratulations. You’ve decided to sell your Carlsbad home in today’s seller’s market.
You hired the right listing agent, took care of those minor repairs, did some de-personalizing and staging, packed away a bunch of stuff, priced the home right based on what your agent shared about the market, and you are now going live on the MLS.
It’s an exciting time, but there are some essential things you should know and do now that you are on the MLS, and the world will know your Carlsbad home is for sale.
THINGS … (13 comments)
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advice for sellers: A Cheat Sheet For Home Sellers
- 04/19/16 12:42 AM
Having a checklist of things to do is a great way to make sure nothing is missed. Gary lays out a terrific "cheat sheet" here for home sellers so they can maximize their selling opportunity. Everything you need to know in a clearly laid-out list of to do's.
I hope you will stop by Gary's original post to comment there.
There is so much information available about how to sell your home. My guess is hundreds of books have been written and thousands of blogs. But who has time for all that reading?
Here is the scoop on selling your Florida home … (8 comments)
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advice for sellers: Your Client’s 10 Days til Closing Checklist
- 03/27/16 01:08 AM
A 10 Days til Closing Checklist for Buyers and Sellers
Getting to closing is a huge task – it’s emotional , as well as a time period filled with lots of tasks to be accomplished in order for closing to occur successfully.
Are YOUR clients prepared?
At the recent CRS Sellabration in Orlando I attended a session with Debbie Yost, where the focus was on systems to make your business run more smoothly and create the best experience for your clients.
One of the take-a-ways for me was the focus on the 10 Days to Closing...that intense time period when there is so much happening, … (17 comments)
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advice for sellers: My Ten Commandments of Photos for Sellers and Agents
- 03/15/16 11:11 AM
10 Things You Should NOT Do With MLS Photos
Real estate photos for marketing a listing effectively are a huge deal – we all know that, as does the buying public.
Buyers expect to see lots of photos, and will, in some cases, make decisions about not seeing a house based on the photos they see. Sadly, some agents don’t take the issue of having quality photos very seriously. In this age of digital photography, or the reasonable cost of a professional photographer, there is no excuse to not have top quality photos to showcase a seller's home!
But having good photos requires the cooperation … (193 comments)
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advice for sellers: 5 Home Selling Blunders That'll Blow Your Mind
- 03/01/16 12:24 PM
Sadly, it needs to be said over and over, because sometimes sellers simply do not understand that their decisions or actions could be sabotaging the sale of their homes. And this is true in any market.
And if you are the listing agent and you are not addressing these issues with your client, shame on you! This stuff happens all the time!
I hope you will stpp by Kyle's original post and leave him a comment, too. He will appreciate it!
Some homeowners who are attempting to sell their home or who will be selling their home make it seem like they … (10 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Sell a Home – Video Tips for Home Sellers (It’s Not Just Price)
- 08/03/15 03:10 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
It’s Not Just About Price
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated, challenging process, requiring time and dedication, no matter how experienced you might be as a seller. Selling your home is not an easy job, even in our busy seller’s market. Plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In this article we talk about an important … (2 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Sell a Home – Tips for Home Sellers (Telling You the Truth)
- 07/27/15 07:49 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
Telling You the Truth
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated, challenging process. It takes time and dedication, no matter how experienced you might be as a seller. Even though our inventory is low and favors sellers that does not mean selling your home is an easy job. Plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In this … (21 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Sell a Home – Video Tips for Sellers (Preparing for Showings)
- 07/20/15 02:11 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
~ Preparing for Showings ~
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated, challenging process. It takes time and dedication, no matter how experienced you might be as a seller. Even though our inventory is low and favors sellers that does not mean selling your home is an easy job. Plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In … (6 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Sell a Home – Video Tips for Home Sellers (Public Open Houses)
- 07/12/15 07:05 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
Public Open Houses
Selling your Carlsbad home is a complicated and challenging process. It takes time, no matter how experienced you might be in selling houses. Just because our inventory is low and favors sellers does not make home selling an easy job, plus there’s lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
In this article we talk about the … (3 comments)
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advice for sellers: What IS Behind that Locked Door?
- 07/09/15 03:06 AM
What IS Behind that Locked Door?
Locked doors are an issue for buyers when touring homes for sale.
Understandably so.
It doesn’t happen often, but when it does buyers always wonder – what IS behind that locked door? I had another one just the other day.
In the case of a house with tenants sometimes individual bedrooms are kept locked and are not viewable. With some listings you know this in advance as it's stated so in the MLS. Not always.
Not being able to see all the rooms in a house, especially an important room such as a master bedroom, makes buyers uneasy, and … (15 comments)
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advice for sellers: How to Sell a Home – Video Tips for Home Sellers (First Open House)
- 06/20/15 07:30 AM
How to Sell a Home
Video Tips Series for Carlsbad Home Sellers
The First Open House
Selling your Carlsbad home is complex, and it takes time, no matter how experienced you might be in selling houses.
Even in our busy market where inventory is low being a seller is a challenge, and there is lots to know.
My “How to Sell a Home” tips and advice video series provides quick answers to important issues you face when selling your Carlsbad home, BEFORE you get started. You can view these videos on your iPhone, SmartPhone, or Tablet.
Check out the video at the bottom of the page to … (5 comments)
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Despite our competitive seller's market we still see homes that are not selling. And so often it's likely to be price. Here are some key indicators that price just might be the problem. And it's so easy to fix!
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