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Clutching your memories keeps buyers away

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Real Estate Agent with Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com

 This is about the home Kym Hough blogged about last week  http://activerain.com/blogsview/377552/It-s-Almost-Unbelievable.  It was quite an amazing transformation.  I had a Realtor call me yesterday.  He had seen it come up in the multiple listing and didn't recognize it, even though was familiar with the street.  He came and saw that it was the same home he'd previously seen.  He said the staging was wonderful, "it was so warm and inviting and had a homey feeling.  It did not feel like the same house".  That's what we were going for...exactly that.  He is bringing his buyer back to view the property.

Sellers don't realize that if Realtors don't feel good in a property it is not likely to make the "list" for showing to their buyers.  Realtors are people too and make judgments based on appearances and "feel", just like buyers do.  This is a BIG deal.  It can increase your showings, and being the numbers game that real estate is, the more people who see the home, the more likely an offer.  You see, this seller was an original owner and had stuff everywhere in this spacious home.  It was a happy family home and they were sorry to see that era go for their family.   It was as if they were clutching their memories instead of enjoying them at this point.  The staging helped illustrate how the rooms would be utilized, not memorialized.  What a difference in feeling and space. 

We are hoping for an offer soon.  However, so perhaps next week an update on this home and it's journey to SOLD.

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Terrylynn has been a Realtor in Contra Costa County for over 30 years.  She works with the Dudum Real Estate Group. Terrylynn is a local expert, who believes in specializing for better service to her clients.  She gives talks on Foreclosure Alternatives, Make Home Affordable Programs, Home Staging Consults before you Sell, and is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, Real Estate Collaborative Specialist-Divorce, Certified Residential Professional, EcoBroker and any more. There is no silly question, call now for advice and counsel about your real estate investment.  Click here for a question about the area.  Visit www.BuyStageSell.com to learn more about Terrylynn and her team of Real Estate Professionals and Staging Professionals.  We even stage our short sales! Why?  Because it works.    925 8760966  www.BuyStageSell.com

 

Comments (8)

Kym Hough
www.Staged-to-Sell - Danville, CA
Staged to Sell East Bay - Danville, CA
Love the comments from the Realtor. In CSP training class last week the group of new CSP's transformed a property for a client of a local Realtor. When the homeowner got home he walked in the house and turned around and walked out because he thought he was in the wrong house because it looked so FABULOUS! The Realtor that was working with us said she knows the house will be sold in the next few weeks.  I wish buyers would listen...it would make our jobs so much easier :)
Feb 25, 2008 12:09 PM
Donna Hohenschuh
Coldwell Banker North Country - Newport, WA
I had a similar conversation today with my assistant, who, incidentally, has her home listed for sale with me.  I love your title "Clutching Your Memories..." 
Feb 25, 2008 12:29 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Kym - YES...amazing, I think you mean I wish Sellers would listen...and I know that's what you meant.  We all do...but job security, huh?

 

Feb 25, 2008 01:55 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Donna, Thanks, I thought was a good way of explaining the inability to let it go.  Those cute clutchers up there are my oldest and youngest grandchilren, clutching each other to make the point.  Thanks for your comment. 
Feb 25, 2008 01:56 PM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX
Terrylynn, you are right on! We have to believe in what we're selling or the odds go way against us. Your grandaughter is beautiful and looks so much like Chris. Later in the rain~Deb
Feb 25, 2008 02:10 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Debra, THANKS...I think so...but then I'm the grandma....How is the market there in Texas these days?  What are you near? 
Feb 25, 2008 05:02 PM
Chris Fisher
Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

WOW, what cute grandkids you have.  : )  Bet they're just as sweet as pie too.

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Feb 26, 2008 04:28 AM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.
Chris, you should know....
Feb 26, 2008 10:33 AM