Real Estate Rapture

With the market being the way it is we have represented a few buyers that have homes to sell in other cities, but they have to move here right away because of their jobs.  So, we looked at many homes, found ones that were awesome and made offers contingent upon the sale of the out-of-town homes.

In the three cases I'm referring to each buyer was able to take possession of the home right away and pay rent while waiting for their other homes to sell.

In two of the three cases the sellers have now come to regret agreeing to all them early possession.  Their regrets stem from the fact that the out-of-town homes still haven't sold.  So that means the sellers can't get their equity out of the homes that the renter/buyers are in.  Not only that, but in one case the sellers actually have a higher payment on the house than the renter/buyer is renting it for, so it costs them money each month while we wait for the out-of-town home to sell.

My point is if you aren't happy with the terms a buyer offers and you can afford to wait for a better offer, or if you're unsure of the terms you're agreeing to, then either reject the offer or get legal advice to interpret the ramifications of the contract before you sign.

My renter/buyers still want the homes, and they want their out-of-town homes to sell just as much as the sellers here do.  I believe we will have happy endings in all three situations, but some aren't happy right now and that's unfortunate.

If you need good advice, we're ready to listen.

God is good!

Usually when we go out with buyers looking at homes the sellers are not home.  This is good for the seller and it's also good for the buyer.

As the buyer, you need to feel free to look at the home from all angles to see if it fits your needs, your furniture, and your lifestyle.  If you're like most people you want to express your thoughts as they occur.  If the seller isn't there you can speak freely to whoever your with, a spouse, other family members, or even your agent.  If you love the house and want it so much you can hardly wait to make an offer you really don't want the seller to know that because it can change your negotiating power drastically.

So, if by chance the seller is home it would be best to keep things to yourself until we get back to the car.  You don't want to lose your edge in the negotiations!

God is good!

Have you ever bought a house?  Was the house as clean as you wanted it to be on the day you took possession, or did you have to go in and scrub high and low to make it just right?

Clean has a lot of meanings to different people.

My clean could be your dirty.  My dirty could be your clean.

A good rule of thumb for the day you move out so that the new owner can move in is to make it as clean as new, or as close as you can get.

There was a movie called Pay It Forward with Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, and Haley Joel Osment that came out in 2000.  It was very heartwarming.  Please warm the hearts of your buyers by doing the right thing and leaving your house clean!

God is good!

What is analysis paralysis?  According to Wikipedia:

Analysis paralysis can be used to describe the way that information affects workplace productivity. An overload of physical mail, email, internet websites, voicemails, telephone and cellphone calls, memos, faxes, and interpersonal communication can make it difficult or impossible for employees to make decisions.

Say what?

I think what they're trying to say is that staying busy staying busy won't bring home the bacon.  You don't have to figure it all out before you get started.  Just turn on one system and work it.  Once you've got that one going, turn on another one and work it.  You'll find out what works and what doesn't that way.  You'll find your niche.

In other words, get 'er done!  I can't believe I just typed that.  I can't believe I'm not deleting it.  Will you think less of me for leaving that in there?  Hm.  I'll follow my own advice and post it!

God is good!

God is good!

Randy Fry - Broker/Owner
Great Commission Realty - We're On A Mission!
mailto:realtorrandy@randyfry.com
Office: (417) 889-3558
http://www.RandyFry.com - Search 9,000+ Listings! 

If you want to maximize the price you get when selling your home you need to maximize the appearance of your home.

Start outside.  Be extremely critical and try to see your home from a buyer's viewpoint.  Is the yard well kept?  Weeds trimmed?  Flowering plants?  Is the porch neat?  Are the windows or shutters, or trim or guttering showing signs of weathering?  Is the driveway cracked or oil-stained?  How does the mailbox look?  Are their lots of toys or bikes in the yard?  An old basketball goal?  Are their any problems you can see with the roof or chimney or attic vents?

Going inside...

Does the key work the lock easily?  Does the door open easily?  Are all the light fixtures working?  Do you have the highest wattage bulbs that are safe for your fixtures installed?  Is there too much furniture?  Are the hallways easy to pass through?  Are there spider webs or dust bunnies?  Are the appliances and windows gleaming?  Take personal items down when possible - refrigerator magnets, family photos, less is best.

We're not trying to fool anyone or hide anything, but we want them to see the house, not you.

If you want an impartial opinion about staging your home.  My number is below.

God is good!

Randy Fry - Broker/Owner
Great Commission Realty - We're On A Mission!
mailto:realtorrandy@randyfry.com
Office: (417) 889-3558
http://www.RandyFry.com - Search 9,000+ Listings!