Common Seller Mistakes
Mistakes sellers unfortunately make when selling their home...with a net result of no sale or less dollars at the closing table.
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Sun, Dec 21, 2008
Punt...but only after a long and detailed conversation on what the issues are, why these issues are preventing a sale, and what steps need to occur to eliminate or reduce the issues. If a seller is financially unable to alter course, ie, lower ...
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Mon, Sep 15, 2008
Oftentimes we are not at odds with sellers, but instead with friends or family members. For instance, mom and dad are visiting from Florida or the best friend is over for coffee and discussion of the sale of the house ensues. ...
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Mon, Aug 18, 2008
<Seller speaking here...> Okay...we just listened to three Greater Cleveland real estate agents who all came up with different asking prices for our home. One recommended 300K, another 315K and the 3rd agent said 350K. What sh...
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Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Should a seller choose or select a real estate agent because they see this agent's name everywhere in advertising, yard signs, etc.? Great question.
Here is an analogy: Both Starbucks and McDonalds are just about everywhere on the...
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Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Some sellers interview 2-3 agents and choose the one whose company seems to have more local presence, or the one with outstanding glossy marketing materials left in the home after the listing presentation. Since selling a home, any home, a...
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Mon, Aug 18, 2008
Here is a phrase that I have heard far too often from sellers: "I signed the listing agreement, and after the first few weeks, my agent never did anything for me and rarely communicated with me."
At a bare minimum, the listing agent should...
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