The Door Knob Falling Off in My Hand Was Just My First Clue

The Door Knob Falling Off

in My Hand

Was Just My First Clue

 

During a recent broker caravan, I walked into the house with cute curb appeal and drought tolerant landscaping.  

 

It was a warm yet not oppressively hot day and the the door was slightly ajar.  

 

I closed it behind me and the door knob fell off in my hand.

 

That should have been my first clue.

 

The listing agent standing in the corner who didn’t at all seem surprised should have been my second clue.

 

Oh, that’s been happening all day.

 

I told my sellers they should fix some of these small things.

 

A door knob - this small thing as I handed it to him to reattach err reinstall err rest in place until the next guest discovered this clue.

 

I could see other small things that didn’t show up in the great mls photos or marketing material -- that’s one of the reasons I continue to preview properties whenever I have the opportunity.  

 

Small things make a difference.

 

Small things add up.

 

Small things can create a perception of a property 's condition.

 

It may be just a door knob.

 

But it serves a function.  And the lack of or a broken one -- can say a lot about your home.

 

Especially when it’s for sale

 

Thinking of selling? Let’s discuss what’s important in successfully marketing and selling your home.   Small things as well as the BIGGER picture.

 

I can be reached at 818.516.4393 cell.

 

And by the way as I was leaving another agent was walking up to the front door and as I entered my car, I could hear the same exchange….oh, that’s been happening all day.

 

First impressions matter.

 

The Door Knob Falling Off

in My Hand

Was Just My First Clue

 

Michael Jacobs

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

BRE # 01165532

2065 Huntington Drive

San Marino, California 91108

Cellular:  818.516.4393

Office:  626.685.5246

Office Fax:  626.568.9507

michaeljacobs@coldwellbanker.com

www.camoves.com/michael.jacobs