Are you just 'listing' a home?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sandpoint Realty LLC DB36113

Are you just 'listing' a home?

Rain Silverhawk and I have just listed an off grid home in Naples Idaho.  The home is a beautiful off grid, and one would never guess it to be completely off grid and self sufficient unless told.

Spring, creek, pond, solar, back up generators with auto start, wood burning cook stove and heating stove.  This home has it all. 

Here is a recent text from the seller:  "Also would like to say thank you.  I didn't expect this much of a response out the gate.  Hopefully it sells ASAP."  Keep in mind this home was listed recently and the sellers came to us wanting results this time.  There is a difference between 'listing' and 'marketing' a home.  

One of our big challenges has been the private road leading to the home. Seldom are found off grid homes on a paved highway.  With the torrential rains the last couple weeks the roads have been in very rough shape and this being a private road has not helped.  While the seller has been working hard to keep up maintenance Mother Nature has stayed ahead of the game.

Rain and I thought it best to do a video (click here) showing the condition of the road even though not the best aspect of the home.  All the agents we have sent this video to have thanked us for the extra heads up.  It has helped rather than deter showings.  Click Here to View Listings of special off grid home.

What is your agent doing to get your home sold?  Listing or Marketing?

Experience the change of pace Living In North Idaho will make.  Contact me as your local North Idaho Real Estate Resource.  

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Posted by

Mark Don McInnes

208 255-6227

"Your local North Idaho Realtor for Life, everyday - Mark my Words!"

 

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Comments (18)

Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint one thing I have learned when I list the home - more we try to hide, more people know about that, talk about that and show disinterest.

You did the right thing by showing what to expect! That's marketing a listing that sells.

I am sure this home IS gone - Good Luck.

Mar 14, 2016 03:30 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Mark ... I like home off the grid, great video and this property does sound like a great deal!

Mar 14, 2016 03:32 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint .  There are some properties in this area that are way off the grid as well. I can understand your challenge.

Mar 14, 2016 06:29 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Mark. You guys are the right team to get this property sold. The seller was wise to have you handle the sale.

Mar 14, 2016 07:27 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

That was a very helpful video - that road looks a lot like many of the roads we were on in Southwestern Montana this past week. Great idea!

Mar 14, 2016 08:38 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint

Goodness Kat, Southwestern Montana.  You were practically in my backyard.  I am guessing you saw a little rain?  Mark

Mar 14, 2016 11:39 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Great job with this listing, Mark.  You face many challenges in your area that Realtors like me never have to deal with.

Mar 14, 2016 09:13 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint

Thanks Gabe, I am sure we all face obstacles specific to our geographic areas.  Mark

Mar 14, 2016 11:38 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Excellent technique Mark. I like your style.

Mar 15, 2016 12:12 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Mark, what a great way to deal with the challenge head on. I'm sure agents were super appreciative for the heads up about the road. 

Mar 15, 2016 03:47 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Mark, I watched the video and excellent idea plus a very good video. You have a excellent voice for a video. This home is to say the least off the grid. I think someone need s to own a 4 wheel drive truck to think about buying this home. Marketing the home is the only way to go. good luck.. 

Mar 15, 2016 06:05 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Mark. That sounds like my kind of place. What are you listing it for?

Mar 15, 2016 10:52 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint

$269,000 Debbie Laity .  Details of listing in link on post.  Thanks for saying howdy Debbie.  Mark

Mar 15, 2016 01:49 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mark

Getting the job done to sell the off grid home in Naples, North Idaho is only matter of time until you sell it.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 15, 2016 12:44 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hi Mark -- you addressed the issue in a very straightforward and easy-to-understand manner.  The video is great.  I'm sure prospective selling agents appreciate the "full disclosure".  I'm happy to read the initial response has been positive and hope an offer that the sellers can accept will arrive soon.  

Mar 16, 2016 12:09 AM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Wonderful solution. Mark. I love it.  Happy St Patricks Day.  D

Mar 17, 2016 12:28 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Wow Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD .  I am truly honored to be noticed by someone I follow in order to learn and improve.  Thank you so much. Give Mac a howdy from Halley and I.  

Mar 17, 2016 12:40 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mark

Great choice to live off the grid.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 18, 2016 01:03 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
New Hampshire Home Stager

Sharing that video of the road condition was a smart move. Many agents would have never dare do that and would have made potential buyers and their agents angry and/or disappointed.

Mar 21, 2016 12:04 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

I'd love to see your muddy boots after making the video of the private road! Just kidding. For anyone wanting to live off the grid, they will surely appreciate the private, secluded road. Happy selling!

Mar 25, 2016 12:40 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

This broker owner in Baltimore had not heard of an OFF GRID home before. Thanks for the information.

I love your video and marketing of a unique property...a home that takes a special buyer.

  This is an especially good warning .. NOT to bring the cute  little sports car that hugs the road.

Hoping you find that one  lucky buyer for your listing.

Mar 26, 2016 12:50 AM

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