Homesellers: Don't Let Tunnel Vision Drive Your Goals Off of a Cliff

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Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

I had a really great interview with a young couple on yesterday and they simply amazed me.  I think that every seller, including sellers of expired listings, should take notes on this couple's approach to selling a home.  No decision was made on yesterday, but watch the video and you'll discover why.

 

Comments (38)

Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Alan is a riot.  Luckily I'm on board with Alan's since of humor.  I had made a special video post about the "options" thing as a joke, but I think people thought I was serious so I took it down.  I actually thought it was hilarious.

Jun 07, 2011 02:50 PM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Keller Williams Select Realtors-Buy a home in Washington DC. Sell a home in Washington DC - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Charita I didn't know that you are a TV Star. You are a natural in front of the camera. You sound like Oprah too. Maybe you should take her spot now that she will no longer be doing her TV Show in Chicago. Thanks for sharing.

Jun 07, 2011 07:41 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
I WISH Lanre. I would be lucky just to be someone's guess on a tv Show.
Jun 07, 2011 10:11 PM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Charita! I think you look so cute in that picture with Jeh Jeh!

AND BROTHER ALLAN YOU'D BETTER BACK OFF!  SOMEONE'S GONNA GIVE YOU OPTION #3!

Jun 08, 2011 03:02 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Sussie.  Five years and 40lbs ago that picture was taken.  I don't think we have to worry about  Alan anymore.

Jun 08, 2011 03:10 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Charita, you've inspired me. I must start doing video. You do them so well!!!

Jun 08, 2011 11:26 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Connie.  Both the more serious videos and the Alan videos were really fun to make.  I'll be watching for yours Connie.

Jun 08, 2011 12:44 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Charita, my friend you are fortunate to be working with folks who manage to remain open minded! These days everyone is an expert and of course they learned it all on the...Internet!

BTW I am really enjoying your videos, especially the humorous one to Alan and I plan to stay tuned ;-)

Jun 09, 2011 09:12 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Russell you are so right. Everyone wants to be the expert and take the advice of other so-called experts so this couple was a refreshing change.

I'm glad that you go the opportunity to enjoy the Alan-Options party.

Jun 09, 2011 11:49 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

I have not entered the brave new world of video yet.  I'll get there (at my own pace).  LOL!

Jun 10, 2011 10:19 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
Donna video was very intimidating. That is why it took me so long.
Jun 10, 2011 10:40 AM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Charita:

I think it is unfair of you to take the video down.  I can't figure out why Alan is going into witness protection, but I know it must have something to do with that video you took down. 

Jun 13, 2011 07:55 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Richard.  Glad you enjoyed the video.  It was lots of fun and so was the Yo Alan Party.

Jun 13, 2011 08:01 AM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Evelyn I put the video back up in case you missed it, here it is:

Jun 13, 2011 08:03 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

Charita, way to go with the video blog only 3% of realtors do it right now great job!

I don't know if you realize Alan May just  a blog and referenced this one, the way I interpreted his blog it wasn't friendly to you, hope I'm wrong just want to bring it to your attention, thanks-Jon

Jul 27, 2011 05:46 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Jon is was all in jest, I assure you.  You must not have seen the "Yo Alan" video that I did.  Some people did take us seriously at first, so I had to modify the post to let everyone know it was all in fun.

Jul 28, 2011 12:18 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Charita - I always knew you were my kinda girl - not phony sounding, very professional and like someone I'd want to talk to - this is one of my favorite videos yet! Love a real person who speaks with convenience, but isn't phony or intimidating and that my friend it you! Great job! Suggested!

Aug 01, 2011 12:00 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Thanks Kristine.  I'm the straight talker.  I figure I can't go wrong there.

Aug 01, 2011 12:58 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Charita, I hope to see a post from you that you have listed this young couple's home who is open to all the options (not many sellers are, you are right about that.)

Aug 01, 2011 01:56 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Praful they chose the option not to sell the house at this time which I totally understood.  It turned out to be a good decision for them and I wholeheartedly supported it.

Aug 01, 2011 02:34 PM

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