This post is inspired by Virginia Tatseos New Group about bad MLS photos.
I was just at a clients home the other day or maybe I should say a hopeful future client. The client wanted to know what I thought would help get people looking at his home and get it sold. I told him exactly what I thought. Yes, it was going to take some money , but very,very,very little in comparison to a price reduction!!! I wanted to tell him what I thought about the listing price also but that is not my area of expertise. I will leave that to the Realtor.
My point is, I had integrity by telling the truth. I may not get the job because of it. Oh well, but I know if those things are done it will sell alot faster and hope-full at the listing price.
I have heard from Realtors, that they are afraid to tell clients what they need to hear, because they could lose them to someone else. Is that how you want to do business? Taking a listing that is not ready to be listed, just in the hope of a miracle buyer....
So, tell your client you need to take photos of their home and give them a check list of what to do to make those photos the best. We all know the internet statistics don't we? No, dishes in the sink or on the counter, and put down the toilet seat, PLEASE! and the list goes on. And most important, inform your clients all clients up front about the wonderful stager or stagers in your community.
I know times are tough. I know very well, but be honest and let what happens happen...
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