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Sellers Give Buyers a Chance to Get that Feeling No Place Like Home

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Sellers Give Buyers a Chance to Get that Feeling No Place Like Home 

Beth Atalay wrote a post about homeowners being present when their house is being shown yesterday  I had just had that situation where the seller was home. The buyer was first-time buyers that knew what they wanted in fact they were in construction and were going to redo the house to fit their wants and needs in their own time. here is what happened

 

 

 The seller followed us around and showed us all the things that they thought were important that were not important  to the buyer . It was  a shame as it was a turn off to the buyer .It almost made you feel as if you were not trusted

 

Whatever the seller was trying to accomplish they did not .. I did try to tell the seller several times we were fine and they could relax. We would show ourselves around.I did try not to be rude but it did not work.

 

The seller made the buyer so very uncomfortable following us from room to room  Telling us how much they paid for every little thing even trying to show them did not work. I did tell them several times I was very familiar with the area and the original layout. In fact, I once had a resident of the community   The buyer even told them he was going to replace everything but they were so busy talking they did not even listen  Don't get me wrong the sellers were very nice sweet people  Just over-anxious.  The first thing we learn is to listen

 

The seller thinking they were talking themselves into a buyer liking their house talked the buyer into disliking their house . 

 

A buyer wants to be able to feel  a house is going to be their home not your home  

 

When I sit down with my clients on the initial interview I explain to them you will get a feeling when they walk into the right house. It is a feeling you get that this is home.  

Please Mr & or Ms  seller the buyers need to feel if this house is the right house for them

 

How many times do I have to look at houses before I get that feeling?

 

 

 

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George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Hannah unfortunately there are Sellers who feel no one is more capable of showing their house then they are.  No matter how many times they are told to not be home during a showing they do not listen and end up chasing Buyers away.

Jan 17, 2017 02:54 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Hannah Williams, thank you so much for the mention. Nobody likes to be followed around, especially when making a large purchase. Sellers are hurting themselves by being present during showings. I've also had the pleasure of being followed by real estate agents and these were not estate homes.

Jan 17, 2017 03:11 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You have to be the best match maker, as you are, to create that special feeling Hannah Williams 

Jan 17, 2017 03:14 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

William Feela  I have had sellers who told me they were too ill to leave their house during showings .  Miraculously they have managed to follow the buyers all around the house ..  I agree with you .You are so right

Jan 17, 2017 03:15 PM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
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Jan 17, 2017 03:37 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow I am so lucky to have a great blog from you and a mention on Beth Atalay in.  Make it a great day!

 

Jan 17, 2017 04:13 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

George Souto  Unfortunately these sellers hurt themselves and frustrate  their agents

Beth Atalay  Your post was very timely for me . Another agent should not interfere with your relationship with you and your buyer . That is my humble opinion .

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, Broker, Tacoma Washington  Isn't that what we do ?  Help buyers find that perfect relationship  with home-ownership

Thank you for taking the time to join the conversation

Hannah

Jan 17, 2017 04:13 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Great post Hannah and glad you were inspired by Beth Atalay to share your experience.

Jan 17, 2017 04:15 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

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Thank You  marti garaughty  I am Honored

 

Jan 17, 2017 04:18 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Will Hamm  It was an inspiring post . I had showed a house and was going to write about it and saw Beth had written one too .. amazing  

Joanna Cohlan  So nice to see your smiling face . Yes it seemed we both had similar experiences .I  really enjoyed her post . I started to responded to her and realized it was to long for a comment  Beth is such a fantastic writer

Thank you both for joining the conversation

Hannah

Jan 17, 2017 04:28 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I have been houses with the sellers in attendance and following the buyers.  They could not wait to get out of there

Jan 17, 2017 04:46 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

This might not be so much the sellers fault as the agents for not properly coaching, or maybe they did not listen to them either.  Mark

Jan 17, 2017 11:15 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Hannah.  I've had that happen twice, the sellers for whatever reason refused to leave while the home was being viewed by buyers.  They never sold

Jan 18, 2017 03:58 AM
Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Hannah Williams this is why I never want the buyer at home during a showing. If I have the opportunity, I always request - in advance - they vacate the home. If we have any questions, we know where to find them. 

Jan 18, 2017 05:00 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ed Silva It is really counter productive . Instead of showing the buyer the positive the buyer is seeing the negative

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint  It may be the agent who does not want to be argumentative with the seller ;but I have  told some sellers not to do this to no avail

Thank you

Hannah

 

Jan 18, 2017 06:59 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hannah,  That is so unfortunate.  Some sellers just won't listen to our advice to leave the house and let the buyers "feel" if the home is right for them. 

Jan 18, 2017 10:51 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Hannah Williams There is nothing worse than a "hoovering" seller thinking that what they did is so very special.  It is truly an turn off and put you in a difficult situation.  I suppose the only thing to do is tell the listing agent.

Jan 18, 2017 11:33 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

If I have a seller that says they will be home during showings, I know from the beginning there will be problems. We then have to have a serious discussion.

Jan 19, 2017 07:49 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Kathleen Daniels  I agree they are their own worst enemies

Christine OShea  I had a seller like that and no matter how many conversations we had they did not listen . 

Debbie Reynolds  As I just said to Christine there are some sellers that just should not be home . A few years back I has a seller that would not listen he pointed out all the good featured that turned out to be the turn offs for the buyer .Serious discussions did not work .He did not listen just talked over me and that is not easy

Thank you for joining in the conversation

Hannah

 

Jan 19, 2017 08:10 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Hannah - this is certainly a turnoff.  No one likes to be told what they should think.

Jan 20, 2017 10:58 AM