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When a New Listing Comes On - the Neighbors are Watching!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

 

 

This has happened over the years .....

 

 

Listed a townhome, and was standing out front talking to the Seller, and a neighbor stopped and wanted my card.  She had planned to sell in 6 months, and she called, we listed, and SOLD.

 

Another neighbor called me and inquired as to the price it was listed, as she was thinking of selling too.   So far, they haven't called to sell yet.

 

 

 

With both of the neighbors having the exact same property - style, square feet, year built, etc. the research was already done.    The condition was different and easy to do the adjustments!   

 

ALWAYS be visible to the neighbors when you are getting ready to list a property, as you never know how many around will want to list too!    In our market, we could use more listings!

 

 

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Joan Cox
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House to Home, Inc.

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Comments(24)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Joan... can't say I often come across neighbors when listing a home. But I do get calls from my just listed/sold mailings.

Apr 26, 2023 07:28 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina Hollander, Broker I have received calls from mailers too, neighbors want to know what the home is listed for, even when I put the list price on the card.

Apr 26, 2023 08:19 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Joan that is terrific.  So important to NOT be a secret Agent.  Name badge on at all times. Thank you for sharing the information. Wishing you continued

success. Have a wonderful day and sell a house. bill

Apr 26, 2023 08:50 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I too get the same reply when a new listing comes on the market. Also, when I hold an open house some of them will stop by. 

Apr 26, 2023 09:20 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Joan:

I think neighbors are generally pretty interested when a home goes on the market in the area, even if they aren't planning to sell, but it's even better if they are. 

Jeff

Apr 26, 2023 09:40 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

Well done and I have my finger's crossed that that second neighbor will call soon and have you sell her home.  After all, she has seen you in action and knows what a great job you do!  Good luck!

Apr 26, 2023 09:45 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Joan, when I have a new listing I print two sets of flyers.  One group, same information, for the initial rush of the neighbors, the 2nd set for when the neighbors have exhausted the first set.  Sellers happy to restock with the 2nd set.  lol  mdm

Apr 26, 2023 02:20 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Bill, I usually don't wear a name badge, but the neighbors all know I am the listing agent.

Apr 26, 2023 03:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Pat, that is a good time to meet the neighbors.

Apr 26, 2023 03:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, it is nice to meet the neighbors, even when they aren't planning to sell right away.

Apr 26, 2023 03:17 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Ray Henson I did put them on my database, and send the newsletters.

Apr 26, 2023 03:18 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mark, that is a great idea.

Apr 26, 2023 03:18 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan,

Those are true words that we should live by.  I send new listing post cards to the neighbors.

Apr 26, 2023 05:44 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- you never know who will be watching or where you're next client will come from!!!   I actually had a neighbor come up to me while I was carrying in inventory for a home I was going to stage. She had all kinds of questions about the LP, etc, so I put her in touch with the agent. 

Apr 26, 2023 07:29 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Happens all the time Joan. Not sure why agents do not work the just listed/just sold market. Crazy

Apr 27, 2023 07:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

Neighbors are watching and I always make sure to be visible in the hood.... this is a good way for the community to always see me listing and selling. My signs are always in mint condition, when the listing goes under contract the sign rider goes up letting them know. Always important to replace the Under Contract rider to Sold when it is time..best advertisement in the world!

Apr 27, 2023 08:10 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri, when I have advanced notice of a listing, I do also.

Apr 27, 2023 09:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, they are watching, and good for you to assist.

Apr 27, 2023 09:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, most should do that, it does pay off.

Apr 27, 2023 09:17 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, especially when you are the preferred agent for one neighborhood!

Apr 27, 2023 09:55 AM