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!
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