Whenever practical, it is advisable to make your home available, but make yourself scarce for Showings for showings and open houses. Buyers don’t feel comfortable to express themselves when they know an owner of a home is around. They may feel like they are intruding and not stay as long as they might otherwise. It’s […]
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[M08/S21] How to Manage Showings on your Home
Every week, the real estate board holds a “Broker’s Open Tour.” This is an opportunity for all the thousands agents in the area to see your property, and be able to tell their buyers about it. Buyers are also welcome to come to a broker’s open tour, however these are held on weekdays while most […]
[M08/S23] The Perfect Home Sale Schedule
The SellForSure Home Selling System works on a perfect schedule, and it goes like this. The home will be launched on the market – that is, listed on the MLS – in the middle of the week, on a Wednesday or Thursday. That will give a day or two for the listing to be syndicated […]
[M06/S05] When Buyers are In the House
Any time a buyer is in the house, you’ll want to control their experience of your home as much as possible. Of critical importance is that you’ll want to keep the kitchens and bathrooms clean. You can stash dirty dishes in the dishwasher, that’s OK – but don’t leave them out on the counters or […]
[M06/S04] Showings and Open Houses
Showings and Open Houses are two sides of the same coin – they are both used to get buyers in your door and interested in your home. Although there is some debate about this, I believe that open houses are powerful tools for getting homes sold. While many people who come to an open house […]
[M06/S10] Recognizing the Wrong Price for your Home
How do you know if you’ve set the wrong price for your home? One clue may be that it isn’t selling, of course – but that may take a long time before you recognize that’s what’s happening. Since time is money, time is something you probably shouldn’t waste. If you now what to look for, […]
[M03/S14] Your Real Estate Agent’s Job in a Nutshell
Your real estate agent is going to wear a lot of hats. There are dozens or hundreds of little details that need to get taken care of in the sales process. It would take too much time to list literally everything which comprises an agent’s job, so for the sake of brevity, here is your […]
[M03/S12] Discount and Flat Fee Brokers
Most home owners do elect to hire a full-service agent, but a good number of homeowners turn to discount and flat fee brokers. The truth is, some brokers just plain charge less than others. You may have heard that commissions in your area are a standard 7%, 6%, or 5%. That could be the “standard,” […]