Ardell on RainCityGuide.com wrote a great article that I absolutely agree with. It basically shows statistically what I’ve been claiming, which is if a house is priced right, then it’s still selling quickly. If it’s not, then it sits. And “priced right” still does not mean that a seller isn’t getting appreciation on the house, just means that it is realistic appreciation.
Check out Ardell’s article. http://www.raincityguide.com/2007/11/25/why-are-sales-down-and-prices-up/
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Larry Burns // November 28, 2007 at 10:28 am |
Oh, really?
The realtor wants a new kitchen counter, a new stove, a new refer, a new dishwasher, have the home staged, pay the realtor, pay the buyer’s closing costs,get professional photo’s etc., etc.,etc. Improve the curb appeal, remove all the “clutter” and put it in storage, eat out every meal so there are no food odors and do all this so the realtor professional can “show the property” and make a sale.
Surely the realtor is smart enough to know why the seller wants to get more for the house. Or are they?
If the average seller is putting up with this and using their credit cards, who do you think is going to pay all the expense of going through all the misery of selling?
jennflynn // January 14, 2008 at 9:25 pm |
It sounds like you have had a really bad experience with an agent. I would never ask someone to eat out every night or put themselves into debt just to sell a home. It is always up to the owner to decided what they want to do. How much they want to invest for either a quicker sale or a larger return is definitely up to them.
It is fact that a home that is clutter free & with good curb appeal will sell quicker & for more. For many people it is difficult for them to envision the possibilities of a home or to see past clutter.
I feel my job is to give you the information, but it is up to you to decide what you want to do with that information.