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Houses For Sale
By James R Blunt
Most sales for real estate agents start with the internet, as
80% of prospective buyers consult the MLS before contacting realtors.
Over all, open houses are not all that effective, some sellers
say, yet that could just be a symptom of the sluggish housing
market.
Daniel Fellars, a seller from San Marcos, California, said he
posted thirty pictures on his blog, with links to Google, Craigslist
and MLS websites, which has brought him twenty interested buyers,
although no sales yet. Houses can sell by organizing events, old
school realtors say, but it takes some serious know-how.
Cheap And Easy Steps To Selling Houses
There are many cheap and easy steps to selling houses with a
walk-through. The purpose of an open house is to present the home
as clean, de-cluttered and ready to move new buyers in immediately.
Sellers should pay special attention to walkways, the front door
and the buyer’s first point of contact.
It is worth the extra money to hire professional cleaners, painters
and landscapers to get the job done right. Secondly, a good-smelling
home sells. The last thing a seller wants is a house that reeks
of must or mold, pets or cigarettes.
Scented Candles With Brownies Cooking In The Oven
Instead, try scented candles, like cinnamon, apple pie or chocolate,
as these smells make one feel at home. Some sellers even throw
cinnamon buns, brownies or cookies in the oven and offer the goodies
to buyers to add to the ambiance. The third component to a successful
showing is light. People love airy, light-filled homes, whether
it is through open windows or from artificial lighting.
The best homes sell themselves. However, there are several things
a seller/realtor can do to guarantee the home has put its best
facade up. In a buyer’s market, gimmicks help and a review
of your options, such as wine tasting, catered food, live music
and prizes can make a home more memorable.
Assistance With Financing
Feng shui home stagers may bring an energetic, welcoming vibe
to an otherwise average house. In the age of foreclosures, many
people appreciate assistance with financing, including rent-to-own
agreements, seller financing or help paying for closing costs.
Sometimes sellers throw in incentives like a furniture stipend,
a car, a vacation or a big-screen TV.
Sellers have tried auctions, lotteries or raffles to move housing
stock. At www.pad4pad.com
or www.domuswap.com,
buyers consider swapping their homes with other sellers. Some
sellers let interested buyers spend a night in the house to give
it a test-drive and see how it feels.
Record A Message Highlighting Home Features
The Talking House radio transmitter is a new innovation that
allows sellers the ability to record a message about the home
features, so prospective buyers will hear the message on the radio
when driving by the house. With so many options on the table,
it is hard to believe there are still so many homes on the
market!
There are several questions for a seller or realtor to ask before
opening up houses for a walk-through. First of all, is the house
in a high-traffic area? Off-the-beaten-path properties do not
fare well in open houses, but high profile developments on the
main drag do.
Private Tours For Lavish Estates
Secondly, does the house have special features or recent renovations?
Sometimes a flyer or online photo just cannot do the home any
justice and it takes an open house to make buyers fall in love.
Thirdly, is the home a luxury, high-end property? The last thing
a ritzy neighborhood wants is thieves and crooks coming by to
see what they can pilfer. Private tours are a better bet for lavish
estates.
Finally, how much time is the seller or realtor willing to invest?
In competitive markets, stagers, professional landscapers and
cleaning crews are purchased to run the best possible event. If
the conditions are right, an open house can still be a valuable
tool for selling properties.
About the Author:
James R Blunt has written a number of articles on real estate, house plans,
architecture and home improvement including
Bathroom Tile Designs,
Interior Design,
Traditional House Plans,
Design Development,
Architectural Services,
Architecture.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
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