The House Is Trashed, But Can't We List It Now Anyway...No!

Nick - very well-put!  Sellers may have to do some work to get their property ready for buyers, but the work and expense will pay off in the end with a faster and HIGHER offer than if the property is distressed...!

Hey Nick, I always get my car detailed before I sell it. Showcasing a home is the same thing. Do I want the cheap clunker or the one that's been well cared for and may get me a few more miles without all the repairs? Make it a great day and good luck with your client.

Great advice Nick, you just cannot replace a bad first impression.

Hi Nick.  Please tell me that the above picture was not the "real" photo.  How awful!  Buyers have a hard time visualizing their furniture inside an empty home....try having them visualize a room without the garbage.

I think you gave the seller excellent advice. I hope he follows it, and you end up listing a great house at a great price.

Nick, that pill of information is so hard for a seller to accept. They want the ultimate value with the least amount of work and expense. You gave them good advise. Hopefully they'll listen and you can put it on the market cleaned and ready for a buyer.

Nick sure they could sell it right away, but are they willing to take half the price?

You gave them great advice and told them what they need to hear, that is why you are a professional and an expert at selling homes.

Nick, You did well for these sellers and for yourself. I don't mind if there are a few small projects to finalize after we are on the market, but major clean up, carpet & paint are not minor.  The will return far more than they cost though, as is this would be low baller's paradise. 

Nick:  I always have believed that a good part of what we get paid for is our opinion and advice.  When we tell a client our true opinion, based upon our experience and expertise ... sometimes it goes well, other times ... it's not so well received.  True professionals understand this ... and give their honest opinion anyway.  Exactly what you did.  I say "well done"!  They'll come to know that they chose their agent well ... and received excellent advice ...

Gene

Nick I did not give you permission to take a picture of my home:))) all seriousness great advice to your Sellers!!

Hi Nick,

You are clearly an agent that has a lot of experience.   Agents get known for the types of properties they list.  Like you, I want to be someone known for well priced houses that show great. 

Someone else can handle the trashed listings. 

 

Excellent advice.  Sellers in your area would be best served by having you as their agent of choice for selling AND BUYING.

Sad to say, but many buyers have no imagination. What they see is what they accept, not the reality of what the underlying home is really like. Thanks! Glenn