Next week I'll be showing a Palos Verdes buyer who wants a one level home with no stairs-no step down living room, or steps up or down to the garage. I previewed several one levels in search of a "step free" house.
After eight or nine houses they all began to look alike. I found myself making notes such as "granite kitchen and stainless appliances" on many, and "original condition" on several others. I returned to the office uninspired and more than likely my client will have a similar response to the look alike one levels.
Sellers, what makes your house stands out from the crowd? Is it:
Staged?
Priced aggressively?
Squeaky-clean?
Easy to show?
Move in condition?
Buyers look at many houses; they buy only one. Present your property in its most favorable light. Peeling and faded paint will be viewed as a future expense. Ditto for the worn and stained carpet I saw in several of the homes I previewed.
Buyers have lots of choices, so make a big first impression. More than likely you will not get a second chance.
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Norma:
I preview before I show, I have had one too many surprises when showing property. Many times agents will say its in move-in condition. To say the least I have been shocked at what the agents consider move-in. So, I have a buyers check list with me that ask--- what is your impression of this home, and I fill it out the same as if I was actually showing this home to my clients. I fax this info to the listing agent. Many times the homes are REO's and the excuse's that I get is that the bank/lender will not put any money into the appearance of this home. So sad. Because if I do show a REO I find that many buyers start discounting for the repairs.