showings: We can always lower the price later!
- 07/18/14 06:16 AM
Some homeowners are of the (mistaken) belief that they should price their home a tad above what it's worth - say, $340k for a home worth $300k - so that there's "room for negotiation." WRONG! Pricing your home above its value actually decreases its value, and here's why: Timing is everything. The greatest potential for buyer traffic is the first 30 days. This is an actual graph for the number of showings that a listing of ours recently had in its time on the market. Internet activity follows an identical pattern. The only time the number of showings will actually increase is … (4 comments)
showings: You Don't Call. You Didn't Cancel. Consider the Seller.
- 04/17/12 03:14 AM
Cherimie Crane hits the nail on the head in this post where she calls buyers agents to task for not canceling showings. Of course there are always emergencies, but the unprofessionalism and thoughtlessness that a real estate professional shows when they don't show up is unforgivable. Do the right thing!
Careful attention to detail, anticipation, hard work, doing everything within our power to be ready for your arrival; we want to make absolutely certain you feel welcomed. We sweep the porch, we open the windows, with high hopes we light our favorite candle. We missed breakfast with our friends, … (2 comments)
Some homeowners are of the (mistaken) belief that they should price their home a tad above what it's worth - say, $340k for a home worth $300k - so that there's "room for negotiation." 
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