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Why didn't your home sell?

By Irina Netchaev

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. BRE# 000872112

April 17, 2011 05:33 AM

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Well... a few weeks ago I wrote about the #1 reason in my opinion that most homes do not sell in Pasadena. Of course, anytime a home owner decides to put their home on the market, it is no longer their home. It is a product to be merchandised just like any other. A great realtor will walk the seller through all the necessary steps including appropriate pricing, showcasing their home and marketing.

However, what I do find time and time again is that the home doesn't sell for one simple reason. And that reason is simply ACCESS! We as real estate agents, can NOT get in to their home to show it.

Here's a link to my article that goes into more detail: #1 Reason Why Your Home Did Not Sell!

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Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I have had the frustration of not being able to access a home and I am always amazed at this? Why not be accessible if you want to sell??

Apr 17, 2011 05:36 AM

Irina Netchaev

Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA

Pasadena CA Real Estate

Exactly Paula... It's hard to understand why someone would put a home on the market and then limit showings. What is more surprising are the agents that do not educate their sellers and take listings that would make showing their properties difficult.

Thanks for stopping by. :)

Apr 17, 2011 05:41 AM

Will Handley

Progressive Inspection Service - San Juan Capistrano, CA

Certified Master Inspection Services

Even during the inspection process. More and more frequently it is becoming necessary to make multiple trips to a property before finally gaining access. I've experienced more that one occasion when the buyer simply says, "I've had enough" and moves on to another more accessible purchase option.

Apr 17, 2011 05:43 AM

Wow Will... that is really unacceptable. I can't imagine scheduling time with the appraiser, buyers and agents and not having access to the house. Unbelievable!

Apr 17, 2011 05:59 AM

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

It's an issue, I agree...especially in a secondary home area, where tenants have "rights", and the buyer's timeline might be a lot shorter!

Apr 17, 2011 06:39 AM

Sea to Sky, I can understand tenant occupied homes, but most of the ones I'm encountering lately are not. They are just home owners that do not want to be "bothered" or "inconvenienced" to show their home.

Apr 17, 2011 07:50 AM

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