Fred Mullins, Donna Mullins, & Erin Biby
Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate Company
1201 White Street Ste. 101 Key West, FL 33040
Direct: 305-745-9440
Email: mullinsf@bellsouth.net
Website: www.lowerkeys-homes.com
Here are some ways sellers often drive real estate agents nuts!
1. You think your property is unique and therefore worth more money.
People take a lot of pride in their homes. They care for it, clean it, worry about it being damaged, and make memories in it. It is very difficult for some Sellers to emotionally detach and think of their home as a product on a shelf. It's important if you're selling your home to listen to your real estate agent and take their pricing advice. Real estate agents do this for a living: they know the market, and what potential buyer will be willing to pay. If you find that this is too difficult, you may want to rethink putting your home for sale on the market.
2. You don’t clean up the home.
If you're serious about selling your home, it needs to have it's "show face" on 24/7. Make sure your home is clean! Don't leave clutter around. Pick up the kids' toys and put them away. Don't leave clothes all over the place, and make the beds! This also includes putting away personal items like family photos. You want potential buyers to be able to picture themselves in your house, and be able to bond with it. It's hard to do when your stuff is all over the place.
3. You stick around during an open house.
There’s a reason why real estate agents don’t want Sellers around during an open house-and it isn't to raid your fridge or go through all your stuff. Potential Buyers feel awkward with the Seller present when they're trying to bond with a home. They also want to make comments and feel uncomfortable doing so with the Seller present. If you're dying to know some of the comments, a broker open house is a good way to get some feedback about your home from other real estate agents.
Comments(1)