fsbo: Your Listing Agreement Has Expired, What Have you Learned?
- 04/18/13 10:47 PM
Your Listing Agreement Has Expired, What Have you Learned? Well for the obvious the house did not sell. But why? Was it priced too high so as to omit potential buyers who think "They'll never go down to my price range". Maybe you were not available or your agent was not available to let buyers in when they could come. So they bought something else. Did you show the house and not let the agent do his/her job? Were you "On top" of the potential buyers so they couldn't even think clearly? Did the house have an unpleasant odor? How are … (4 comments)
fsbo: Don't open the door
- 03/16/13 01:20 AM
Don't open the door My daughter was made homeless because of Hurricane Sandy. As luck would have it, she found a very nice apartment, only 5 minutes away from me, and is doing great. many people have brought stuff to her for her family. Today someone knocked on her door, said he had a package for her. She responded, "can't open the door right now, just leave it on the steps and I'll get it in a few minutes." After the person left she opened the door to find NO package. Folks, you just can't be too careful these days. Don't … (4 comments)
fsbo: How I sold my last house in 62 Days
- 10/05/11 05:56 AM
How I sold my last house in 62 Days Maybe I should title it "How to sell your house in 62 days or less" First order of business is to determine the best time of day to take photographs. Then how to use available light with your flash. Taking several shots of each room from different angles helps to determine the best one for publication. Next an audio video to explain the "Features" of the house. Just a quick look at the kitchen for example, you may overlook that it has a skylight and high hat lighting. A video with an … (5 comments)
fsbo: Mr. & Mrs. Seller, think like a Buyer
- 08/20/11 05:15 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Seller, think like a Buyer OK, so you're thinking of selling your home. What do you need to do first? #1-May I suggest, find out what your home is worth, so you can price it right for a quick sale. #2-Do I need any help doing the above and who should I call? #3-Where do I want or need to go and what is the time line for this? Let's start with #1- there are a few ways to determine what your home's value is. One would be to hire an appraiser and see what they come up … (3 comments)
fsbo: How can a Good Realtor save me money as opposed to selling by myself?
- 02/15/11 11:56 AM
How can a Good Realtor save me money as opposed to selling by myself? If you sell your own home yourself, you will not have to pay a commission but by doing that will you actually SAVE money? If your unit is perfect, and you are good at pricing houses, and negotiating terms and conditions, and have the time to market properly, then yes, you can save money. So, what about the other factors that most home owners never think about? #1-What are the possible future expansion options of your unit allowed by your town or city that could impact price? … (7 comments)
fsbo: Home sellers, take a walk!
- 12/01/10 04:06 AM
Home sellers take a walk! When selling your home, whether you're a Realtor or a FSBO, (for sale by owner), you should not be present when prospective buyers view your property. Why not you ask? I know my house better than anyone else. I know all the great features, like the skylights, 4 zone heating system, insulation, age of the central air conditioner, roof, full extension drawers in the kitchen, the custom bath I just had done, etc. Yes, you are correct. But your agent should know these answers, and be present to share them with customers and other agents. Yes … (8 comments)
fsbo: Planting Seeds, Farming For Dollars.
- 09/05/09 06:25 AM
Real Estate is a little like farming. Let's explore the similarities. When a farmer wants to harvest a crop, what does he do first? Plant seeds you say. Hold it. Where does he plant them, what kind of seeds does he sow, and when does he do that? First he needs a good location. He needs good sunny fertile soil and needs to plant AFTER the last frost. Lets shift this to real estate. Where to farm? I like to walk to work. Since I always show my own listings, I like to list in my own neighborhood. So, that's my … (2 comments)
fsbo: For Sale by Owner, Why Are You Working For Free?
- 09/02/09 12:34 AM
Number 1 reason to go "FSBO" I believe is that you can "SAVE" the commission. Great if you can do it. However, according to the National Association Of Realtors (NAR) only about 15% succeed. How many of the 15% FSBO's do you think actually "SAVED" the commission? Certainly not all. Let's be generous here and say one third of For Sale By Owner. So, only about 5% of FSBO'S really saved the agency fee. Why is that? Let's use some logic. #1- Mr./Mrs.buyer says "Well you don't have to pay a commission, so I'll offer you X amount of your asking … (13 comments)
Your Listing Agreement Has Expired, What Have you Learned?
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