But why? Buyers may have questions that only a seller can answer. After all, they live there and it would be impossible to write everything they know on a listing agreement or a disclosure form.
That's true, but sellers still need to be away. Here are four good reasons why:
1. Buyers can be shy. When sellers are home they're often hesitant to open closet doors or turn on faucets to check the water pressure.
They won't sit down in the living room to "see how … (0 comments)
santa rosa home search: Beware of National Housing News!
- 04/16/14 07:45 AM
News reporters may be trying to bring you accurate news about the housing market, but unless they're reporting facts and figures for real estate sales in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, what they're saying could be completely inaccurate regarding our market. Even if they're quoting agents in your general vicinity, they could be wrong. For instance, I recently reviewed four real estate articles written about the market in cities within about a 200 mile radius. Three articles said the market was booming, with only 2 months' worth of inventory. The fourth article talked about the slump in sales and the number of … (0 comments)
santa rosa home search: Before you look at any Santa Rosa home...
- 02/11/13 12:50 PM
Several things should happen before you look at any Santa Rosa homes for sale. First, you should meet with a lender and become pre-approved. Then you'll know how much you can spend based on your qualifications. Next, you should sit down with your own budget and decide if you WANT to spend that much. Remember, the lender doesn't know about your hobbies and lifestyle preferences. You want to own your new SantaRosa home. You don't want to become a slave to it. And then… you think about where you work and where you like to play. If you have medical issues, … (2 comments)
You know you've heard it over and over. Home sellers need to be absent when their homes are shown.
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