Selling our home has turned into an interesting experience. And, well, living with a realtor adds to the nuances of it all. Before we even listed our home, Mike had everything planned to "T" on the best way to stage our home. Being it's just the two of us makes it easy to keep it in tip-top shape day in/day out.
As soon as it hit the MLS, that evening we got our first showing. Whoo-hoo. The next day, two showings. The next day four showings. And the next, and next and next.
Now hold on just a minute. Two and a half weeks elapse and we're up to 35 showings, a couple of do-overs, one who overstayed their welcome and NO OFFER!! I know, you say, the market is crummy, we shouldn't expect anything so soon, but even my realtor husband is surprised by the number of showings / feedback.
Having access to Mike's "Showing Desk" I can read all the Feedback that's received. The most interesting reveal is the agents get it, but so far no one's biting. Almost all the Feedback for "How well does the house show?" is "Excellent." Next question, "Is client interested in property?" It varies from "Not at all" to "Maybe." Then there's a free-form comment section. We've had a number of "I can't believe you don't have an offer" and several agents who've said "Home shows great, I'm going to bring another client."
As soon as it hit the MLS, that evening we got our first showing. Whoo-hoo. The next day, two showings. The next day four showings. And the next, and next and next.
Now hold on just a minute. Two and a half weeks elapse and we're up to 35 showings, a couple of do-overs, one who overstayed their welcome and NO OFFER!! I know, you say, the market is crummy, we shouldn't expect anything so soon, but even my realtor husband is surprised by the number of showings / feedback.
Having access to Mike's "Showing Desk" I can read all the Feedback that's received. The most interesting reveal is the agents get it, but so far no one's biting. Almost all the Feedback for "How well does the house show?" is "Excellent." Next question, "Is client interested in property?" It varies from "Not at all" to "Maybe." Then there's a free-form comment section. We've had a number of "I can't believe you don't have an offer" and several agents who've said "Home shows great, I'm going to bring another client."
I think it's indicative of today's society. We live in a world now where no one can make up their mind, everyone wants something for nothing, and more importantly, perfection for nothing. The comments related by the agents from their clients just has us shaking our head. Did anyone look at the photos online? What did you think would look different from the pictures? Um, you DO realize this home is used, right? It was built in 1958.
I know eventually it will happen, but hiding the good jewelry, and packing up the
d-o-g is growing old. Ugh, I can't imagine if I had kids, too!
I know eventually it will happen, but hiding the good jewelry, and packing up the
d-o-g is growing old. Ugh, I can't imagine if I had kids, too!
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