It sounds like a strange question - but really, it isn't! When you are taking pictures for your listings, do you leave the toilet seat up?
I was looking at some listings near a home that is on my schedule tomorrow, and there was a picture of the commode with the seat up. This prompted my to post to The Stage Coach's FB Page:
"The Stage Coach hates to say this, but he's going to say it any ways: if your REA doesn't put the toilet seats down when they are photographing your home, how do you think they are going to handle your listing? IMHO: Accordingly..."
Truthfully: I have [self-diagnosed] Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder: Not the hand-washing, can't get clean disorder, but the Monk-like need for things to be in their [self-conceived] proper place and order. So, when it comes to the age old argument between co-habitating people, my feeling is, the not just the ring should be down. The cover should be closed completely when not in use.
All of this aside: the point I was trying to make was, If the person taking the pictures that are to be used to market your home for sale does not take the time to put the toilet seats down, do you think they will provide you with the level of service you need to sell your home in a reasonable amount of time and for the price you deserve?
Obviously, I am doubtful. The way I see it, detail oriented people, such as myself, pay attention to things like this. Do you want a detail oriented person selling your home? Or some one who doesn't feel the need to sweat the small things? Detail oriented people tend to be proactive and in front of issues. People who don't sweat the small things tend to be reactionary, only answering when asked.
Maybe I just have a predisposition to the REAs who are Type A personalities - maybe we get along better because we see things eye to eye. But in my experience, those detail oriented REALTORS are also the ones who respond to a phone call or email faster than those who are more 'go with the flow'.
Just some rambling thoughts - I would love to hear what you have to say. Do you care if the toilet seat is up in your listing photos? Is it presumptuous of me to insinuate that non-detail oriented people would not do the best job marketing and selling a home? Or at least, a sub-par job comapred to a more detail oriented person?
Just say no to lids up! It makes me CRAZY when I see it in MLS photos! How can you not notice the toilet is the focal object of the picture!
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