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'Herman Munster' Or 'ME' As Your REALTOR®?

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OK, I do not know if Herman Munster ever passed the real estate exam. BUT, if Herman did pass would you choose him or ME as your personal REALTOR®?

Have you noticed some people eerily resembling Herman Munster are out and about this last week of October? If Herman Munster was a Real Estate Agent, would his home selling ideas coincide with what most Buyers want? After all, do you recall the home that Herman lived in? Herman, if you recall on TV's The Munsters, had some unique ideas regarding home decoration. Would Herman's ideas help a home Seller get an offer at the best price for their home? You can decide here.

Herman Munster Realtor                                                   

Herman Munster, Realtor has his own home selling ideas

I NEED YOUR VOTE!

Think about my advice, I NEED YOUR VOTE as your REALTOR®. One of the more difficult things we as Real Estate professionals have to do is advising our clients "what has to go" when putting their family home on the market. Herman Munster may have ideas that do not match what the majority of Buyers are looking for in a home. For example, most Buyers are not looking for a moat around the home and creaking front porches and doors that resemble that of a dungeon.

My Analysis as YOUR REALTOR® of Herman Munster's Home

I think we have all been there where a client's home, maybe like the Munster's home, has worked for them for a generation and everything works but it is not in a condition where we as professionals, in our opinions, will put the client's home in a position to sell for top dollar in the local market.

For example, Herman Munster may love certain aspects in a home, but some things have GOTTA GO when selling a home!

The "Got To Go" items are home features that scream "I AM OUTDATED!"  Don't expect to get the same price as a neighbor's pristine, updated same model home if your client's home is outdated.

Yes, everything still works. The Seller may not feel their home is outdated, but the average Buyer will feel a home is outdated if the subject home has one or more of the following conditions. If so, it is probably time to tactfully make the recommendation to your client to clean, re-arrange, upgrade or remodel.

Old Door Knobs

Are they old, brassy? Does the one on the front door look like it was owned by Herman Munster? Has it has been through one too many winters or scratched with brillo?

door know ugly     

Herman Munster might like old door knobs with "character?"... Most Buyers will not!

Herman Munster styled- Front Door and Door Lighting Fixtures

Old doors? What do you think? Take a look at the Munster's front door in "The Munsters" TV show opening:


Do you expect to hear chains rattling inside the door, aka the old TV show "The Munsters"? Spring for a nice door. Get an inexpensive but modern light fixture.

1960s Style Stove and Oven

stove old

Does yours have a clock with dials and switches that yell Ozzie and Harriet?  Time to  "Lose It" and replace with something newer.

Shag Carpets and LInoleum

Yikes! Laminate flooring is inexpensive and buyers really like it.

Wall/Floor Moldings

Are yours simple and cheap and old? Get some new molding with some character. Inexpensive.

"Creative" Paint in the orange, purple and lime green families

lime green paint

Have you noticed new homes? The designers and stagers paint the walls tan/champagne and with white trim on the moldings. There is a reason. Buyers like it.
 
Also as noted in the following by Roslyn Ashford in a recent article for Inman News.

"Dusty" fake plants

There are a number of easy-to-grow houseplants widely available, from the virtually indestructible snake plant to the common philodendron. Some plants thrive well in low sun and others work well with lots of sun and less watering. Consequently, there is really no need for fake plants in real life. They end up being dust collectors.

Messiness

Now we all know that not everyone is Felix Unger (of "The Odd Couple") neat. But if you know your house is on the market (hint: there is a real estate agent's lockbox on the outside of your front or side door), there is no need to leave your home with underwear on the floor, unmade beds and stacks of laundry on the coffee table. Would you be motivated to buy a home that shows like this? Why leave it like that for someone else? Some people do not even pick up for the Realtor's pictures...oh my!

Popcorn ceilings and wood paneling

What else can be said? These items instantly date your home. If only I had a magic wand to make all the bad ceilings and wood paneling go away.

Kitchen cabinets busting at the seams

You know all of those small plastic containers accumulated from the weekly trips to the deli at the grocery store? Yes, it is OK to recycle these, along with plastic bottles, cans and glass bottles. Or you could even take some along when you donate clothes to local shelters or food to local food banks.

Just know that you don't have to keep each and every one that you receive. Because when a prospective buyer opens a cabinet door and they all fall out -- not so cool.

Houses with too many pet items

Sellers: Not everyone loves your pets like you do. Doggie doors, scratched doors and cabinets?Not only should your pets be invisible during showings, but their accessories must go as well. That would be pet toys, food and water bowls, perches, dog beds, dog and/or cat carriers, large containers of food, etc. I'm not saying you have to toss it, but please find a way to store them out of the way for showings."

More Ideas- "Make Your Home Smile"

For more ideas for your Seller clients that will attract Buyers see how to "Make your home SMILE"! 

Communicating these thoughts should be done with warmth, love and compassion. After all, the Sellers probably love their home. The Munsters loved their home. Getting the Buyer to love the home also and helping your clients, the Sellers, to understand what needs to stay and what needs to go is where the rubber meets the road. 

As your Seller's Realtor, I Jeff Masich can help you with what has to stay and what has to go and help you attract Buyers in order to get the most for your home. Give me a call, I would be pleased to help. I do love Herman Munster though. 

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Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
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Thank you, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI! Your insights into how personality and aesthetics impact real estate decisions are incredibly valuable, and I appreciate your engaging approach to a crucial topic for sellers.

Oct 26, 2024 01:37 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Thank you Lew, so can I put you down for a vote for me instead of Herman Munster for home selling advice? 😀

Oct 26, 2024 08:53 PM
Lew Corcoran

Sure can!

Oct 27, 2024 12:58 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI I don't know, that is a really tough choice.  🤣

Oct 26, 2024 01:54 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

I know it is a tough choice George. Herman does have a great personality, but I think I do have him beat on home staging...I hope!

Oct 26, 2024 03:00 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Afternoon Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI 

I liked this post so much that I bookmarked it. I never met a doorknob that bad but changing doorknobs is inexpensive and a good idea.

Oct 26, 2024 01:58 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Hey Doug. Glad you enjoyed my post. You know when I am showing homes I LOVE the homes that have a brand new door handle and lock on the front door that opens like BUTTER! Tells me it will be a good showing and the sellers care about their home.

Oct 26, 2024 08:51 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI  loved your post but must admit George Souto  comment was powerful:)))Endre

Oct 26, 2024 10:03 PM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

Endre, I am hoping that you and George Souto  can make the decision and pull the vote lever for me over my good friend Herman Munster. I need your votes!

Oct 28, 2024 11:39 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - if Herman Munster was an agent, would be prematurely scarier to see that hearse he drives arriving at your house for the listing appointment?  Hmm.  Happy Halloween in advance.  

Oct 27, 2024 03:23 AM
Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI

I had not thought about that Michael, yes there could be zoning ordinance with Heman parking the hearse on a real estate appointment. Just another reason to vote for me over Herman Munster. I need your vote!

Oct 28, 2024 11:42 AM