Rant & Rave

                                 THIS WEEKS RANT AND RAVE:

I can throw a ton of numbers at you and tell you that the housing market is turning around; which is true compared to where we were 4 years ago.  However, as a buyer in the market, they are looking for a move in ready house at a fixer upper price. A buyer will look for any blemish to point out so that they can knock off a few thousand here and a few thousand there. They will push that the market doesn’t say that your house isn’t worth what you listed it at…

 

 

 

                         “There is a crack there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                       "There is shag carpet here."

 

 

 

                           "This room is purple.

 

                           "That lightswitch is dated.” 

 

 

 

The list of excuses for why you should sell them your house at a deeply discounted price is endless!

                   DO NOT GIVE THEM THAT SATISFACTION!

Ask your potential agent one simple question. “If I list my house with you, do you cover the staging consultation?” A well informed Realtor will absolutely have a stager handy to teach you the tips/tricks/and secrets to getting your house in tip top shape at the lowest possible cost, and give buyers no reason to nickel and dime you.

 

Your house is your most valuable asset. Don’t let it go for pennies on the dollar!