From: propertyplatform@gmail.com
Newsgroups: misc.invest.real-estate
Subject: When the Sellers Aren't Selling
Date: 11 Jul 2006 03:49:41 -0700
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At times the sellers themselves thwart the efforts of the Real Estate
Agent. Nothing can be quite as frustrating as trying to pull all the
weight when someone else is adding to the burden by being
uncooperative!

     If you have a seller who is not making sure their home is
presentable to a potential buyer, remind them that presentation is
everything! By eliminating points the potential buyer may find fault
with and bringing out the positive amenities, they are more likely to
sell their home quickly and also get the price they are asking for.
Here are just a few tips that will help them support your efforts as
their representative in the transaction.

LET THERE BE LIGHT. Buy some 100-watt bulbs to brighten the rooms and
open curtains or blinds to let the light in. Unless a window faces a
brick wall or some type eyesore, open the drapes!

GARAGE, NOT GARBAGE. Have a garage sale to clean out the clutter and
make the garage more spacious. Your clients are moving and will need to
start organizing anyway, so why wait until the last minute? Clean up
oil spots in the garage or carport with a good cleanser to remove that
"lived-in" appearance. The home may not be brand new, but it's new to
the potential buyer.

MAKE SCENTS. Get a nice potpourri air freshener, or keep some
refrigerated cookie dough on hand to throw in the oven when a prospect
is coming over. Make the house smell like a home.

PAINT-RELIEF. Consider re-painting any areas that need to be touched
up, but especially the front door and entryway, and any appliances that
are showing their age.

POWER PLANTS. Trim down any jungles outside, especially if they cover
the house. Get rid of any half-dead houseplants. Water the lawns
briefly before any visit, and keep the lawns mowed and edged.

These tips were derived from a pamphlet I use as part of my campaign to
market my services to FSBO's. In many cases, people who are
attempting to sell their own home eventually become frustrated and end
up turning to a professional Real Estate Agent for help.

Terry Quinn
www.PropertyPlatform.com
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