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I met a gentleman yesterday, and our conversation, at least his side, went something like this: "My current home has been listed for 120 days, with an agent. We have had about 6 private showings, and dozens of open houses with ZERO traffic and zero offers. My agent says that all the othe...
02/19/2011
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I have seen it time and time again. Sellers do their due diligence and interview 3 agents. Good for them. Then they shoot themselves in the foot and just hire the one that says what they want to hear. Today, I was speaking to an agent from another company and she shared with me a conversation...
02/15/2011
Why do Realtors keep pressing price? I know that there is this perception of agents as self-serving and just looking for a commission. But is that it? I discuss the importance of price often. Maybe the reason that they keep telling you that your home is worth less than you think is becaus...
02/14/2011
I frequently browse through questions on Trulia’s Q & A for home seller’s in my local Passaic County market, but across the country as well. Last night,after another day of meetings and marketing presentations, I saw a question asked by a seller that I have to share because I know it’s a comm...
02/13/2011
When selecting an agent, one of the most critical questions you can ask, as a seller, is: ‘Will you share with me your plan to market my home?’ The answer to this question will tell you a lot about the agent you are considering hiring. It’s important to ask yourself whether the marketing plan...
02/10/2011
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IT'S MY HOUSE REALLY OVERPRICED? I know your home is better than the one that just sold around the corner. And I know that there circumstances forced the sale. Yours is better but…will holding out for a higher price work? Keep in mind that the appraiser is not always particularly intere...
02/08/2011
Honesty is the key to success! This is the time for some uncomfortable conversations. If you have your house listed, and you have not sold - it’s time to have a conversation that may make you uncomfortable. If you hired someone that you really like, a friend, or family member, I’m talk...
02/08/2011
Honesty is the key to success! This is the time for some uncomfortable conversations. If you have your house listed, and you have not sold - it’s time to have a conversation that may make you uncomfortable. If you hired someone that you really like, a friend, or family member, I’m talk...
02/08/2011
Honesty is the key to success! This is the time for some uncomfortable conversations. If you have your house listed, and you have not sold - it’s time to have a conversation that may make you uncomfortable. If you hired someone that you really like, a friend, or family member, I’m talk...
02/08/2011
Honesty is the key to success! This is the time for some uncomfortable conversations. If you have your house listed, and you have not sold - it’s time to have a conversation that may make you uncomfortable. If you hired someone that you really like, a friend, or family member, I’m talk...
02/08/2011