seller advice: Sellers: Should You Accept the First Offer?
- 01/16/19 06:13 PM
There are a few schools of thought on this one. Ultimately, it is the seller's decision on whether or not to disclose to all potential buyers that there is an offer on your home. And whether you should accept the first offer depends on your time on the market and whether the offer is perfect for your situation. Here is the scenario that led to this post:
"Our home has been on the market since before Christmas, but we have now moved out and lowered the price. We have received an offer but there are several showings on our house tonight. Are … (3 comments)
Let me back up a second...in case you don't know what I mean, which means that you have not experienced online dating...you would want a buyer to "swipe right" to get to know you better. After all, just like the dating apps, your home is judged within seconds within the first few pictures. If the first 5 photos don't show your wow factor, the buyer has already "swiped left" and is on to the next house.
If a picture says a thousand words, a short video showing the best features of your home is like … (14 comments)
One of the best reasons to hire a real estate professional is that the seller does not need to babysit their home. What do I mean by babysit?
As a for sale by owner, the seller would need to be present for all showings with potential buyers and their agents. The seller would also need to be there to allow access to the inspectors, appraiser, and contractors for repairs if any were required as a result of the inspections. This can cause a lot of schedule juggling for a homeowner, especially in the summer if … (21 comments)
1. Curb appeal is important. While your home is on the market, keeping your home mowed, trimmed and landscaping perfect is important. When a buyer drives by, the make a decision instantly whether they like what they see from the OUTSIDE enough to schedule a time to see the INSIDE.
2. Remove the clutter from your kitchen! The kitchen is the center of the home and is judged more critically than any other space in your home.
3. Your outdoor spaces should show the buyers how they can enjoy your home. Planting in … (7 comments)
seller advice: Seller Tip #38-Talk to your Neighbors
- 08/15/17 10:09 AM
How many of us actually know our neighbors names? What about their phone numbers? I bet we might know their children or their pets' names. Why should we get to know our neighbors? When you are sellling your home, it can make it a lot easier on you. Especially if you are already moved into a new home and the house is vacant.
There are things that happen to a vacant home. Things like lights that get left on after a showing. Or the screen door might not be completely closed and it is caught by the wind. Or the person … (4 comments)
Is there an automatic cutoff date for the housing market in your area? I received an email yesterday from a seller that was asking if it was worth it for them to consider listing their home now, prior to Thanksgiving or waiting until the spring.
In the Cedar Rapids area, there is definitely fewer buyers in the market to purchase at this time of the year. But there is also a lot less competition too. In the spring, there is more of both buyers and competing listings.
My advice? In any market, there is advantages … (0 comments)
It is officially fall in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor, as evidenced by the frost warning last night. I ran around to five houses last night to take in plants, remove hoses that were still attached, and to change the thermostat from cool to heat as temperatures were to be in the 20s last night. And that was just for the vacant houses where the seller is out of state. Other local sellers that vacant homes, I sent an email to the homeowner … (9 comments)
We all have had to prepare for it. It is looming, inevitable. The house has been on the market for 30 days or more and there is just no activity. You remember that your agent talked about this at the listing appointment....that in 30 days, you would need to sit down and have THAT conversation. Could it be the time of year? Could it be that you should have listened to the price your agent recommended initially? Could it be that there is more competition now than when your home entered the market? Any of these reasons … (42 comments)
Seriously, how many times do we as REALTORS, wave the white surrender flag with our hands to the sky and say "don't shoot the messenger"!
Today was one of those days....giving a seller objective feedback can be difficult at times to say the least. Many buyers' agents simply don't give feedback....unless it is an offer! Which is of course the best kind! More times than not, we are simply calling and chasing our tails only to hear that the buyer had no specific reason, they just liked another listing better.
Whether you are relocating from another state or you are moving within the market area, there is always some adjustments to be made! My focus is on the well-being and safety of your family. A house is very important, but making the Cedar Rapids area your home takes a little more effort. My clients call me long after the closing for advice on a veternarian for their new puppy or the best daycares in the area. Meeting new people is always fun for me and I love my job! Call me if you would like to know what your home is worth in the current market or if you think that you might want to move up to another home somewhere else. We will miss you, but I will happy to get you on your way to your next adventure as quickly as possible!
There are a few schools of thought on this one. Ultimately, it is the seller's decision on whether or not to disclose to all potential buyers that there is an offer on your home. And whether you should accept the first offer depends on your time on the market and whether the offer is perfect for your situation. Here is the scenario that led to this post:
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