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Selling a house or a home

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Real Estate Agent with Austin Texas Homes

As a Realtor there is one word the buyer and sellers both love to hear me say... "Sold".  It takes a lot of work on both sides to get to that word. The buyers work hard to save for down payment and closing, they look at many properties online and in person. They research communities, and fill out lending paperwork. 

On the sellers side, after deciding to sell they must determine if they are selling a house or a home. Selling a house puts them in the same company with many who are listing to sell. A house is a shelter where people can live, put their belongings and park their cars. A home on the other hand is a refuge, a place where families can grow up, where memories are built, where celebrations are welcomed and accommodated.

If the seller decides they are selling a Home, they will want to help the buyer appreciate the difference from all the other properties they may visit in their search. A Home is warm, in excellent repair, each room welcomes the buyer and makes them feel at home.

From the moment the buyer steps out of their car they are welcomed by simple and beautiful curb appeal that sparks their curiosity about what is ahead of them. They no longer see a front door but a gateway to a home for their family. A home where they would be excited to invite their friends and extended family to visit and even stay over. 

What are you selling? Is it a house or a Home? 

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GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

good post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. Bill

Have a fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Dec 10, 2025 10:29 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

Every buyer looks for that unique property that 'speaks", to them and somehow, they know that's the one. Over time, they add their own touches and that's when the house the bought becomes the home they live in.

Dec 10, 2025 10:32 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Alan, when a buyer buys it, thinking they look at it like a HOUSE, but when they put their touches on it, it becomes a HOME.

Dec 10, 2025 01:17 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

Love this, Alan! ❤️ Selling a home is truly about the feeling and the memories it holds, not just the walls and roof. 🏡✨

Dec 10, 2025 01:27 PM