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Let them sleep on it...

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Real Estate Sales Representative with Luxe Realty Group BK3110230

So with the new HGTV show, "Sleep on it", it had my creative, marketing, trying to make $$ mind thinking!  How perceptive would local sellers be to offer buyers to stay in their homes before deciding to make an offer? 

 I think it would be interesting to see what could come of it, but I know there would be legal liability, tire kickers, qualifying questions etc. 

As Realtors, do you think this could work?  Would you be willing to market a home that a buyer could "try" out before purchasing?  I look forward to hearing what everyone else thinks...

 

 

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June Stark
Elite Realty-Luxury Homes & Condos On & Off the Strip - Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas Condos & Luxury Homes Expert
I have watched the show & always wondered about liability - especially when the potential buyers invite all their friends over.  I am sure with the cameras rolling it is a different story.
Feb 22, 2008 03:58 PM
Brittany Stewart
Luxe Realty Group - Plano, TX
Making Dallas Home

Who??? Desperate sellers of course!  I have sellers that would do almost anything to get rid of their homes..

Feb 22, 2008 04:06 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Brittany,

This isn't something I've seen on the program, however I've thought about it myself and commented here on a prior post. Normally, I wouldn't feel it's a good idea, I suggest buyers "visit" (drive-by, check out) the property different days of the week and different times of the day if they're that concerned.

However I'm thinking about buying a vacation condo myself and if the place is unoccupied I'd consider posing that myself if it had anyone living above me.

Feb 22, 2008 04:32 PM
Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent
Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA

I think it has entertainment value only.  Just a trendy, reality show idea, not practical for the real real estate world!

Feb 22, 2008 04:35 PM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina
Hmmm.  I can just see the TV, the computer, and the furniture walking out the door.  Not sure that staying the night in a home is going to tell you more than visiting multiple times like Lynda suggested.
Apr 22, 2008 03:25 AM
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