Sometimes the smallest little thing can prevent your home from being shown to a potential buyer. I hate to state the obvious, but somehow we run into the same things over and over.
This video is a favorite of our 5 year old. If you haven’t seen it yet, I think you will like it too.
Sellers: Home Buyers Are Not As Enthusiastic About Snow as Bailey the Dog
There are about 9 inches of fresh snow on the ground here in Birmingham MI. Maybe more. It is pretty to look at, but it is a nightmare for showings if it is not shoveled. I know. Obvious. But I was out trying to show a few houses and the buyer’s requested that we not go in a couple where the paths had not yet been cleared. They might have missed on their dream house, but it wasn’t worth it. Dog might be man’s best friend, but a Metro Detroit home seller’s best friend in the winter is the shovel, or a snow removal service.
Sellers: Lights are a Bright Idea
I have a couple of vacant listings. Nothing says uninviting more than entering a dark home on a cold Michigan night. We went and put in lights on self timers so that the showing agent would not have to arrive to a dark house.
Think like a buyer and make your home as appealing as possible.
Written by Maureen Francis
SKBK Sotheby's International Realty, 248.430.4450
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Marianne Sweet 01.11.09 at 6:23 pm
Well Maureen…..you know what else I would suggest you do to those vacant houses…….
Maureen Francis 01.11.09 at 6:33 pm
I agree with you, Marianne. Actually your phone should be ringing soon–like tomorrow.