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Should Sellers show with no Power? It boils down to Motivation

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring

As mentioned in a previous blog, I have some clients here from out of state to buy a home. They will be moving here and starting a new job on November 1. This is specifically a house hunting trip; pre-approved, down payment in the bank, motivated buyer. They identified several homes via the internet before arriving that they wanted to see.

Luckily and miraculously, none of the homes they wanted to see had a tree crush it, windows blown out, etc by Hurricane Ike. But some areas here are slow to regain electricity.

One of the top 3 choices they wanted to see had no electricity. Repeatedly I tried to make an appointment to show the house to my buyers during the 4 day period they were here to look. Always the reply was, "Sorry, we do not have electricity. It doesn't look as good without the lights on. I have had people staying with us since I have a generator." Finally, my persuasive talents worked and on day 4 I got permission to show the house. No, it wasn't perfect but it was neat, orderly, decorated nicely and as show ready as anyone would have expected. As soon as we walked in the door, my clients said, "This is it." This, after over 30 homes viewed! Just when they were ready to decide on another home, we got in and got it under contract.

My clients are thrilled and the sellers seem happy. The point is, Sellers, if you want to sell, do not decline showings unless you absolutely MUST. You never know when the Buyer is walking through the door!

Comments (4)

Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I think buyers want to see a home in any and all light situations. If a seller really wants to sell and you have a buyer who wants to buy, I say sell, sell, sell and let the buyer decide!

Todd Clark, Helping Families Home - www.IFoundYourNewHome.com

Sep 30, 2008 05:39 PM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I'm always amazed, too, and the number of sellers who won't let someone come look at their homes. In this market, any missed buyer is a missed opportunity to sell.

Oct 04, 2008 11:40 AM
Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Opportunity may only knock once Carole - your story is a great expample of this.... Jeff always tells our sellers ....You got to be in the game to score a homerun ( daygame or night game in your case - we'd tell ours to light some candles LOL

sincerely,

grace

Oct 04, 2008 11:51 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

If you have a buyer who wants to see your property, I think the seller should make every effort to make it happen.

Oct 06, 2008 02:20 AM