Home Seller Nightmares, Concerns and Answers....

In our market I think buyers and sellers are both frustrated the same. Sellers are not realistic on what the value of their home is worth and buyers think they can still offer low ball prices. Once buyers get in the game they realize there are multiple offers and they have to go over the asking price (assuming the home is priced right for the market.) Then it all comes down to lending, another reason to pull your hair out!

Funny but very true.

One of my greatest helps for dealing with sellers is having an upfront talk with them about what they can realisicaly expect in our current market such as; how many showings they can expect, what the average time on the market is and how that plays into their pricing, showing them what your next steps for marketing their home is going to be and doing followup regularly with them to keep them in the loop during the waiting period.  Being tactful, upfront and honest about their market goes a long way in keeping a seller....

I like the comments...we as agents have to keep them informed and realistic to the market it what to expect and how to deal with it.

Pet issues often arise during the listing consultation.  What to do with "killer", the beloved family dog who wouldn't hurt a flea.  When I suggest that "Killer" should be placed in a doggie crate for visitor's protection, the sellers express shock that I would even suggest such a thing as that.