Mr/Ms 2008 Seller, I would like to have a
heart-to-heart talk about selling your home.
I know you think real estate sales people are just out for a quick buck.
We want to put a bargain price on your home so it sells quickly which means
we get our commission check. Cha-ching!
This might be the scenario in some cases. Heck, there are bad apples in any
profession. I have been selling and listing homes for over 35 years and I have
seen a lot of sold homes and a lot of real estate professionals working in this
field. Most of them are nice people who make their living by listing homes
and trying to find homes for people to buy. We offer a service. It might not be
for everyone – not much is. We have a unique perspective. We work with lots
of people to sell their home and buyers buying homes.
We know your home is special to you – you live there!
We are here to give you the market conditions for TODAY, whether either
of us likes it or not. We don’t decide the market conditions – wish we could.
We would be happy to have houses selling for close to what they are worth
and in 30-60 days. We would take that market any day.
BUT THAT ISN’T THE CASE TODAY!!
Seriously, I WOULD LIKE YOUR HOUSE TO SELL BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!
You need to listen to what I am telling you about the market in your area
and what homes are selling for. The home buyers today are able to get
more information than ever before. They know what the house down the
block sold for, they know that a foreclosure home sold in your area for
much less than the true value, and if you are desperate to sell, they can
take advantage of you. The average buyer would like nothing better than
for you to be in a desperate financial situation so they can get your home
at a bargain price.
The bottom line is: If you price your home correctly
AND have it in very good condition, it will sell.
Terry Westbrook – Five Star Real Estate – Copyright 2008 All rights reserved
Photo of Victorian Home Front Door Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook