Should a Home Seller ever TEST the waters when Listing their home?
Real estate is not a good "testing" ground.
I sell homes rather than just list homes. Testing the market simply wastes time and hurts the property sale in the long run.
There was a terrific listing in my area that was listed at $649,000. It did not get showings or an offer and the listing expired. Another agent listing the house at $559,000. It was still too high. Eventually, they lowered the price to $525,000.
My buyers put in an offer and they settled on $510,000. It took 9 months to get to contract.
If the first listing agent had the guts to tell the truth about value and explain the negatives about overpricing, they would have sold the property much sooner. The seller was so disappointed because they believed the value of the home was $139,900 higher than it really was.
It is our job to price listings to sell so we get the job done and have a happy seller who will refer business to us in the future and will remain a customer for life.
When Listing a home for sale, should a Home Seller "Test the waters first"? A big question popped in my head when a Manchester NH Area Home Owner told me an agent from one of the national franchise companies told her she should "test the waters" by placing the listing on their web site for a couple of weeks before going pubic in the MLS. That question was did she want to SELL her home or simply mess around. YES I said that, mess around.... Selling a home is a serious business. You have one time to be a new listing and if you are serious about selling, this is not time to test any waters, it is time to get your home in front if every potential buyer you can.
My faithful readers always hear me say we do not just list homes, we SELL them.
What does that mean? It means I believe in doing things right the first time That includes pricing the home correctly, tips to get the home ready to show, informing the seller how the selling process will work and putting into place a top notch marketing system to get your house out in front of every potential buyer we can from day 1.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS and the key to having a successful sale can increase simply by choosing a better agent. The secret is, that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.
THE TOP TIPS TO FIND A "GREAT" REAL ESTATE AGENT
1. LEARN THIS ONE FACT: One should know that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest Agent or Company. It is important to Hire the BEST Agent. In NH that could be me.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT AGENT: As a Buyer OR Seller in this market you need every advantage you can to get your home sold. It starts with choosing the right agent. a. Ask for a Full time agent whose sole job is to sell homes. b. Ask for a Full service agent who will guide you through each step of the selling process. Discount brokers often equal discount services. c. Ask for a Local agent who knows your neighborhood and is readily available when you need them is a must. Out of town agents can leave you high and dry in your time of need. d. Ask for a well experienced Listing Agent can give you the advantages you need when selling your home. Not all agents are created equal. Choose only the best.
3.3. HOME SELLERS SHOULD START BY: Getting a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. Learn what your property is worth in today's market along with how ling it may take to sell. If you are ready to sell now, learn what you should ask for it. How much offers may come in at and what the approximate selling price should be. NH Home owners should contact me now.
It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.
If you are thinking of Selling a Home, Call us for a FREE Market Analysis. If you are think of buying a Home please contact us to get a free pre-qualification.
WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE THROUGHOUT EACH STEP OF THE LISTING AND SELLING PROCESS!!!
If you need to sell your home and you owe more than your house is worth, i may be able to help. I specialize in working with home owners to get your home sold. There are many options such as a short sale which may be able to help you.
We are local agents with experience who GET RESULTS!!!
We stand by you through every step in selling your home.
Another reason that makes New Hampshire a great place to Live, Work and Play.
About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. With 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area. To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com . We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs through each step of the buying and Selling process. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
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