How many times have you heard as an agent that it is "bad market and we dont want to sell in a bad market" How are you educating your sellers? Even in our distressed times with foreclosures popping up on every block we are still selling a large number of homes here in our market. I deal in a lot of short sales and foreclosures of property and it seems a little depressing everytime the bank calls with an assignment. Please let me know how you deal with this as I would be very appreciative. Thanks to all>>
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Dean's Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners Chicago IL - Chicago, IL
Dean's Team Chicago IL Real Estate Team
Ken -
I think you need to be positive about the market to your clients, but not tell them a story!
Now more than ever - correct pricing, effective marketing (but not a whole bunch of stuff just to please the client), and good staging is CRITICAL.
I would never take a listing from an unmotivated, unrealistic seller; as a businessman, this will cost me money and heartache, without a good chance of return.
My two cents, anyway!
DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO
Jul 15, 2008 04:54 PM
ERA Queen City Realty - Scotch Plains, NJ
Property and Asset Management
ken,
Thanks for the post. I look at the assignment as a gift for the sellers. Their struggle has ended. The weight trying to sustain themselves without the necessary means is over. They are free to make a new start. The buyer in turn has an opportunity to enhance their situation through the acquisition of property at great prices. Oh and I get paid for facilitating the life changing experiences.
Jul 15, 2008 04:57 PM
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
If they are not in a good position to sell and dont have motivation they should stay put. Some people will have an advantage selling because they are moving up. I look at the situation and go from there.
Jul 15, 2008 05:13 PM
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