10 Things NOT TO HAVE in your house when Selling! Audra Lambert 2024
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2024
- Do Not have these things on your property when selling your home!
Home Sellers be aware of items you should not have in your house when selling your home. These are helpful tips for home sellers.
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Can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. Not just the tips she gave, but HOW she delivered them. No long winded speeches, no long detailed stories about herself, just information quickly and succinctly given. I wish more youtube people would follow her lead!
I know! Some UA-camrs are so yakky
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kinds words.
Yes very refreshing just get to it and inform us... thank you..
😂like yours
We sold our house after we moved out. Had it professionally cleaned, including carpets, fresh paint on walls and holes in walls repair. Sold for full price in 24 hours.
And it would have if you had just stayed put and not had that done.
@angelayoung5798 We'll never know, but I'm convinced it mattered. The identical townhouse next door with folks still inside and selling for $10k less sat for another month before selling.
I would like to add #11. I realize that men are extremely proud of their accomplishments. However….please remove from the wall and hide all Deer heads, moose heads, and all other animals that you have hunted off the walls! My wife is completely turned off with a home if she sees any other “weird animal eyes”. You will want to take them with you so please pack them before showing the home.
Yup...that would make a good #11. I will add that to the list the next time I do a similar video. Appreciate your input.
Yep , for sure. I will turn and walk out if I see dead animals on your walls.
Many houses in the area we were looking had heads mounted , stuffed bears etc. I couldn't get past looking at those things to really see the house some times.
@@Fawn0001 I understand. I am an animal lover!!
I would put this in a general category of "potentially offensive artwork" which should be an item on her list.
Audra, you now what I loved about this video? You got right to you points without 5 minutes of how great you are! Good job!
Thanks so much!! Appreciate the feedback.!!
This is why I love her. She does this because she cares. She has a big heart and wants to help people.
Yes, agree, I was very impressed with how she got right into it. I wish other creators would do the same. But then their 10 minute videos would be only 4 minutes long, ha!
I have a dear friend who has tried 4 times to sell her beautiful,elegant house. She has often been complimented by the agents on how she stages her whole home, but she has never even gotten an offer. I think it is because she insists on being present (she's afraid they could steal something) plus she insists on giving them " my tour and my speech". I'm convinced it is the kiss of death. She rejects suggestions that she not be there with horror.
Well, your dear friend is getting feedback from buyers...she's just not listening. Sounds like she is trying to over sell. This gives buyers that sense that she is going to be difficult and unreasonable to deal with. I do wish her luck...her home sounds lovely. Some sellers just can't get out of the way and trust the process. It is important to hire the right agent.
If I went to tour and the owner tried to give me “her tour and her speech,” I would listen carefully because they will tell me things that they probably shouldn’t
@@ronica2623 thank you!
KISS OF DEATH!!!
You are so right that would turn me off also.
As a Canadian 🇨🇦 I have to chuckle at not asking people to take their shoes off. Here, visitors automatically take their shoes off unless you tell them not to. And then, we will probably take them off anyway. When workmen come over, they either bring their own booties or take their boots off without being asked. I've been to open houses and the first thing you see is a whole bunch of shoes by the door. I was at the dentist yesterday and, since it's winter, everyone takes their boots off.
I think you Canadians are much more proper:) I am impressed. That's very nice...seriously!!
Yes I so agree with you my 🎉fellow Canadian. I’ve sold 4 houses so far in the last 20 years and all of the realtors and their clients that come to view the house always takes their shoes off .
@@ashleaspruce8185 That is very polite. I love it!! This doesn't always occur where I live:(
😂😂😂. I live in The south of France, but we are originally from Finland. In Finland it is parquet everywhere, in France there are stone floors on the ground floor. When we bought the house in France we put parquet everywhere, so now when any work people come they always ask whether they should remove the shoes when they see wooden floors. Normally in France nobody removes shoes inside
I'm Canadian and would NEVER leave my shoes on when coming into someone's home. It's just common courtesy here and everyone does it.
After selling 7 homes in my life, I’ve learned that the less contact you have with the buyers and the less they know about you , the better. Not to be rude or antisocial, but to keep things a simple as possible.
The last house I sold, the buyers didn’t have the best social skills and could be quite rude. It got so bad that at the closing, our agent had them sign papers at her office, and then we signed the papers 3 hours later in another city even though we weren’t moving very far away. ( bless her heart… I sent her flowers!)
Thanks for sharing your experience. Couldn't agree more!! Better just to keep buyers and sellers separate. Keeps things more professional. Just my opinion.
VERY WISE advice 👍 , we now live-in a multi cultural world, in the West we have very clear social etiquette boundaries, i am finding out that is NOT the case in many cultures, thats cool for them but i will not be engaging with that type of up in your face personal intrusive interaction when I don’t know these individuals. Its almost like a stand over tactic designed to intimidate and put you on the back foot, very insidious and threatening. NO THANK YOU 😂
Have you ever done small towns? The sort of thing where the potential buyer is asking after the seller/seller's relatives?@@AudraLambert
@@markbernier8434 I can only imagine.
Nice video Audra! Also, remove all religeous statues, paintings and crosses in the house. Finally, never show a house with a incense smell. Make sure the house is free of any odors or unusual smells.
Thanks Bob...yes, I agree with you on all points!! Thanks for your comment.
Respectfully disagree about religious objects being removed. I've never removed and have never been been asked by realtors to remove them from my house, wouldn't anyway....and may I add I've had no problem selling any of my houses. Just felt I had to defend that point but I agree, good video.
@@KH-sx1xv I think moderation is key. I had one house where there was so much religious artifacts/crucifix that the buyers thought there was something really evil going on in the property. They thought the property might be possessed...not kidding. I really think keep it tasteful and you'll be fine.
@@KH-sx1xv respectfully disagree with your comment because with all the prejudices in our society, it is better to remove anything to indicate any religion or other personal values. You want the property to be absolutely neutral and simply attractive to the buyer, and these things may trigger prejudices that will interfere with the sale or pricing. remember, if the buyer doesn’t agree with your values that might be the trigger not to Buy. Really simple.
@@divinewon73 if they don't buy they don't buy...never been a problem in my experience. My love for God comes before anything. I think the author of the post was correct in saying, moderation is the key.
Wow, how things have changed. I remember my parents buying a home Wayback in the 80s. None of the houses were staged, they were usually a mess, the homeowners were almost always there. This was middle-class housing. This was not high end housing by any means but it was just different back then.
Yes, a lot has changed in real estate over the year. The internet really changed everything. Now sellers need to have beautiful photos and clean, tidy homes. If they don't, the buyers won't show up at the property because they are enticed by what they see on line.
I get cross with buyers who can't see past a colour scheme or a piece of furniture. The furniture will not come with the house, and colours are only a coat of paint, which almost everybody will change anyway. All you need to find out at a viewing is the state of repair, the size and layout of rooms, and how light the rooms are. Bathrooms and kitchens are exceptions because they are expensive to redo, but even then they can be lived with fir a while.
@@rosemarielee7775 I hear ya. I promise you, a lot of buyer really can't visualize very well.
Totally agree with not talking about how 'nice' the neighbors are. When we bought our last house, the seller's realtor kept gushing about how nice a particular neighbor was, mentioning them by name and how we would really benefit from living almost directly across the street.
Little did she know, she was actually hurting the deal because that 'nice' neighbor was from my old childhood neighborhood and broke into my parent's shed, destroying and stealing things, also they were very nasty to us when my parent's refused to let them into our yard to swim in our pool with the other neighborhood kids after that incident... oh, and did I mention they enjoyed 'practing' their katate lessons on us? Meanwhile, their mother had a problem when the guy (then boy) got beat up by the much smaller and younger girl in my family.
So, yeah, don't point out how 'nice' you neighbors are when selling. You could literally be killing the deal. I bought the house, but it was in spite of them. It’s a much nicer house than theirs and I know it irks them that I live here. But, trust me, I thought long about if it was worth it.
Oh my goodness...what an unbelievable situation. Good grief!!! Thanks so much for sharing...its a great example!! Glad you like your house.
These are all great points. the last house I sold was in 2010 during one of the worst selling markets for my area. I had contacted a realtor but A) the comps she came up with weren't really appropriate for my house, B) she dissed some of the paint we had used to clean up the walls before showing the house and C) she lowballed us on setting a price because she wanted to make a quick sale. I understand that realtors and agents need to eat too, but we ended up selling the house ourselves- did the marketing ourselves, took the pictures and had it appraised (appraisal came out $15K higher than her price) and ended up having a bidding war from three parties and sold it higher than appraisal. We had cleaned it out of most of the furnishings, just left a few for staging purposes (it was a relative's house, we weren't living in it) so it actually seemed larger. I asked the buyer what he thought of all the other houses he had looked at before settling on ours and he said "this is the best one we looked at- most of the others needed a lot of work" . In other words, because we had taken the time to do some landscaping and had cleaned up the insides with fresh paint and some cosmetic fixes, we sold the house for more than we thought at the worst housing market in 80 years.
Love to hear stories like this...You took matters into your own hands. I also applaud you getting an appraisal...well done. You are smart! I know it was a lot of work...it paid off. Congrats...and thanks for sharing.
I suspect that the realtor wanted you to paint everything gray! 😂
Actually, it was the basement, and my FIL had painted it a pale yellow, and because we found the half-can of it still at the house, we used it to refresh the walls down there. All the walls upstairs were painted off white (swiss coffee).@@nancyadams9228
Good for you. If you have the skills to market the house, and most people don't, you should continue to do as I say: buy with a realtor- OK, but always sell by owner.
You’ve convinced me never to have an open house.
Great info my realtor also told us. One thing I hate is viewing a home that is so cluttered I cant see the room. I also hate loud colors and wallpaper.
One thing that we did was rent a storage building and went ahead and packed up excess furniture and knic knacs to make the rooms look spacious. Since we were moving, might as well pack up things and store them ahead of time.
What a great comment...and I agree. You are right about you have to move anyway...might as well start the packing and decluttering. Thanks for watching my video.
11. Declutter declutter declutter! Rent a storage space and move everything until your house looks like a magazine spread. 12. Fix or replace everything that needs fixing or replacing. No one wants to buy your problem. And if it’s “an easy fix” then fix it.
@@mellocello187 Couldn't have said it better!!
Wow. I HATE wallpaper too. But both of our houses we bought were covered in wall paper - both of them were at the right location and at the right price, so i was willing to scratch it. But god do i hate wall paper. Why people do that is beyong me
I'd to add to signs of distress things that are associated with disability and aging such as walkers, wheelchairs, raised toilet seats, etc. Maybe it was my own discomfort acknowledging the inevitably of advanced age and the difficulties it entails, but whenever I have seen these things in houses I was looking at, it was a huge turn-off.
Yes, I would agree. However, if the house is located in a retirement community...its more than likely the person looking in that area would appreciate the installation. In most cases, I would agree. Thanks for the comment.
We all get older, no stopping it. Must be your own discomfort then because that would not bother me.
It isn't good to see lots of bottles of vitamins & pharma on countertops.
No one wants to think someone just died in the house. I agree.
You need to concentrate on what's important. Are you REALLY going to pass on a house because it had a raised toilet seat?
We sold our house quickly we did have a realtor I told this person that we will be present at every open house. We were in the background she sold it but no where on earth am I trusting any stranger in our home without us.
Its ultimately your home...you get to do what you like with it. Heck, you sold your home...Congrats!!
You also don't trust your Realtor to do their job. I agree with Audra ... sellers should not be present when buyers are viewing a property for sale.
Yes, I'm 100% with you. I've successfully sold our houses doing the same. I've heard too many bad stories about houses shown with realtors present but homeowners absent.
I'd not expect the owner of a car to be absent while I decided if I wanted to purchase their vehicle, ( test drive it) why should I demand it of them in regard to THEIR house?
@@BobPenzienwhy should anyone put their home and belongings to the trust of someone even a realtor. I can tell you how many houses I've toured where the seller's realtor/agent was nowhere to be found. I HATED being in someone's house with all their personal belongings yet they were absent. I felt very creepy.
If the house is empty then it's great to freely tour it. Otherwise I prefer the homeowners to be present.
You missed the yard
Great advice. I'd also like to add--get rid of dogs, dog kennels, dog waste in the yard before photographing properties. I know people love their dogs, but I NEVER even schedule a showing if the photos show dog cages, etc.. I just think "ick".....that place is going to have a smell or a "feeling" of being not clean.
Great tip! Couldn't have said it better myself!!! Thanks for commenting.
Especially if new buyers are cat people!
Well of course I would take my dogs out, because with GSDs on the property no one could get in the house to see it
Uhg! We looked at a property where the small dog was in the house and there was literally dog poop on the carpet in the basement. Needless to say, we didn't put in an offer.
@suemar63
I love dogs and have a tiny one. But I would NEVER buy a house where a large dog lived for many years. Most people with yards don't walk their dogs (outside their property), so the yard is litterally 'filled' with ... ya know...pee and decomposed 'other'. And I can smell it, call me 'Sniffy'.
My little dog does not want to do her business on the property, she knows that she gets her regular 2 walks per day. I organized a corner for her with a pee-pad. She has NOT USED IT ONCE. She's turning 10 soon. Dogs are clean.But not when you don't give them what they need: WALKS
We sold our last house after we moved out. Empty meets all the requirements.
You aren''t wrong:)
that’s what I’m going to do. I don’t want anything in the way of buyer’s consideration. I brought our home with all the contents and there was wall to wall furniture pieces. I am so tired of everyone acting stuffy about everything. Look at the house visualize what you need and stop with all the requirements to see a showing. Booties? Sellers present? please who cares??? you’re there to see the home and an old lady sitting in the kitchen affects you? We have truly become so odd and fabricated
Right the best way to
Better fact check that - staged homes sell faster and for more $$$
I like that
Thanks for the suggestion of document removal. I would not have thought of removing, hiding or locking the investment papers etc. for showings. Following your channel has given me many, many tips for when we put our home on the market in April. We haven't purchased or sold a home in about 40 years. Thanks for you many efforts.
I know you're going to do great when you go to sell your home. I am so glad you are getting value out of my videos. Thrilled I can help. Best of luck!!
We haven't purchased a home in 56 years
Always have a good quality door mat outside all of the exterior doors. If seller insists on shoe removal or booties, have a chair or bench next to the door. Many older buyers have difficulty with balancing on one foot.
Smart...good suggestion. Thanks for the comment.
I feel it's disrespectful to leave footwear on when entering someone else's home.
@@brendarussell363 sounds like a cultural thing. True in Hawaii.
@@brendarussell363 I agree...but I wouldn't demand your visitors to take their shoes off when touring a home. Most visitors are respectful!!
At 72 I can bend over and put my hands flat on the floor, do a deep knee bend and a full back bend, take stairs 2 at a time and get up from a sitting position on the floor without using my hands, balance on one foot for long periods of time…many people in their 20’s and 30’s can’t do this. It isn’t uncommon for your younger folks to have more flexibility and balance issues than some of us old folks. Do not show your age prejudices to the world with dumb remarks like the one you added here.
I went in a house once and the crazy owner was telling people her mothers ghost lives in the attic,,, so you have a point there
Perfect example!! Thanks for sharing!!
Wow. I’m 60. I didn’t grow up in a world like this. 20 years ago and before we never worried about this stuff. It was a much safer and more relaxed world.
I know..I am close to your age and have seen a big shift. Its just better to be safe than sorry. Sad, though.
I miss that world!
@@debbyfazfphotography Me too!!
Actually crimes rates were higher 20-30 years ago, but go on with your “much safer world back in my day” talking points.
@@afridgetoofar1818 I mostly have lived in better neighborhoods…Now more crime occurs in the better neighborhoods. There are WAY more homeless crimes, tourist visa burglaries, flash mobs, much more potent drugs being trafficked from Mexico. Never saw that stuff before. We were burglarized and cleaned out in 2022, as have 50 percent of the homes on my street in the last 4 years, some more than once. They’re organized gangs who mostly are never caught. I beg to differ.
I would also add that you shouldh't cook anything that has a strong smell while the house is on the market --- ideally, the house should have no smell at all, and be absolutely neutral. Another thing is not to use a lot of air fresheners. I have personal experience with this -- when looking at houses more than once it happened that my husband had to grab one of my arms while the realtor took the other one and rushed me out of the house before I went into respiratory distress -- this is an extreme example, I know, but any one of the houses I was rushed out of could have been the perfect house for us, but we will never know that. The eager sellers had rushed around their houses spraying aerosol air fresheners which triggered an allergic reaction in me. And the question at the back of our minds was "what are they trying to cover up and hide"? The only thing that you should be able to smell is fresh paint, and hopefully that won't be a strong smell either.
I agree with you 100%...smells can really effect a buyer's experience when touring a home. Neutral smell is always the best. Thanks so much for your comment...its a good one.
Baking fresh cookies before a showing, and leave them on the counter in the kitchen with a note "take one" they will remember your house.
@@patgorham4796 Not a bad idea. I did have one incident where kids were making messes with the cookies all over the house. Chocolate chip smudge marks on walls. Parents of course did not notice. I do love the smell of fresh baked cookies.
This is the most intelligent presentation of this topic I have ever come across. Thank you!
Wow...thanks so much! Really appreciate it!!
Here's a good one, I found the place I'm in on Zillow and I called and said I wanted to come over immediately and the realtor said she literally just got done listing it and posting to Zillow only in last 20 minutes, she turned her car around and went back to tell the home owner I was coming. I didn't expect a clean home as I didn't give any forewarning but what I didn't expect was these two things. The lady had a 11 or 12 year old son and then a little one maybe 3 or 4 years old and her sister who lived in same Park lived around the corner was there too. When I got there the youngest kid was running around naked and I'm disabled, Walk with a cane and have a extremely bad painful back, I started to look quickly down the far side where the kid's bedrooms and secondary bathroom were and her sister disappeared down the other side, I looked quickly at the living room and dining area and at the brief kitchen and into the laundry room as I couldn't step inside due to the floor covered in clothes as I then went into the master bedroom I heard the shower in the bathroom at the back turn on and the sister got in the shower while I was trying to do a quick Walk through so I didn't go into the bathroom to look. I came back to the living room and sat on the couch and let her know I needed to come back because her sister got into the shower, no reaction, while I was asking some questions about the place her naked kid got on the couch and jumped on my back and I let out a horse moan and owe but again the Mom said nothing to the kid just the real estate agent said something to her and the kid. I was desperate at this time and immediately said of course this is dependent on being accepted by the Park but I wanted to make a offer immediately and in less than 5 minutes shook hands with the home owner and let her know when I'd be back to finish looking and get some measurements. As I was standing by the front door a lady showed up and just poked her head in and said she was interested in making a offer and I said too late I'm buying it and the realtor confirmed it, she then said well if his offer falls through I'm next. Thankfully the Next time I came I could look at the bathroom and take some measurements and see inside the laundry room. But that was one of the most bizarre things to have someone let their naked child jump on a strangers back especially when they see you are handicapped and say nothing and to have a lady get in the shower when she knew I was there to look at the place.
Those are all good suggestions. The most important factor is pricing if you want a quick sale. If you have time to sell, then you can list around the comps. I listed below the comps and had an above price offer within two days.
Yup...couldn't agree more;)
Audra is 100% right on every item she shared. I am a long time home stager and all of her tips are critical. Don’t leave yourself open to any liability or issues!!!!!
Well, thank you so much! Really appreciate the vote of confidence coming from an experienced stager. Thank you!!
All great points , especially the first and the last from my own personal home buying experience! I can still remember the sad owners, sitting in their kitchens, literally driving potential buyers away with their presence. I also remember my then "new to the industry:"real estate agent who kept getting caught up in personal photos and mementos left in the various sellers' properties. She would draw my attention to them which was very distracting. People seem to have no idea just what personal information can be deduced by such items. I would completely depersonalize any property that I was selling. Potential buyers don't need to know what your family and friends ( or pets) look like. Rather, they need to imagine themselves living there!
Thanks for your comment. I completely agree! Appreciate you watching my video.
As a Buyer, I can recall a showing where the Sellers (an elderly couple) remained on property seated in their backyard. I deduced this was because leaving the property was not an option for health reasons? It was a warm day (in Scottsdale), so my husband, realtor and I went through the house as fast as we could which really did no one any favors.
@@tammyrussell-rice5508 Yes, I get this a lot from buyers. Some home sellers don't care and then can't understand why they aren't getting offers. Can only do what you can do I guess. Thanks for your comment. People need to hear this. Thank you
I remember going into a scheduled appointment viewing of a property where dad was in the living room watching TV and the kids were in their rooms. We couldn’t see anything and felt really uncomfortable. we figured that they didn’t want to sell their house that badly.
@@wcwright44 Oh good grief...that's super uncomfortable. Would not recommend this.
We just sold our house after only three showings. Thankful for that. Now going through the inspection process. Only 4 minor things were found that will only take a few minutes to repair.
Yah...congratulations!! Well done!!
@@patgorham4796 That's what I recommend. Great point.
I went to an open house where the seller had their beautiful jewelry on the bedroom dresser. I let the agent know to put it somewhere safe. It was real” jewelry.
That is crazy! That's inviting a problem. What was the seller thinking? Oh my goodness!!
what the hell were they thinking
why not just put it in the sidewalk
@@nancyinthegarden3160 okay..that was funny!!
Audra, absoloutly love your videos. You get straight down to information without a lot of fluffing around as some videos do. Wish you were in New Zealand for when we sell our home later this year, not many people here use home staging. I watch you and put tips to good use. Thank you
Wow, New Zealand...that's incredible. I am so happy I can help across the globe. Best of luck to you...You'll do great!
I am looking to relocate to my hometown of Dallas TX. I went to look at a house I was really excited about and the homeowner was there and actually opened the door while my realtor was opening the lock box. I felt like I was in his space (which I was), but it caused me to hustle through the place so I didn’t put him out any more than necessary. I’m sure I missed a lot of the good qualities people notice about homes that one can only get by actually being inside, so I immediately knocked the house off the list of potential homes because I didn’t feel like I got a better feel for the house beyond the online photos. I have no way of knowing for sure, but I think that house would’ve been a better contender had I been able to really go in and absorb what the home really had to offer. So I agree that it’s not great to be home when you agree to show your home to a potential buyer.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this comment. People need to read this. Your experience with the home seller being present is what I hear from a lot of potential buyers. Thanks for sharing.
You weren't that interested in it in the first place. If you really liked it you'd have taken a proper look, gone back a second time and looked some more.
If it was his car would you expect him to hand you his keys and walk away? No. You fully expect him present and to answer your questions about HIS car that you are interested in purchasing. His home is still HIS but he's wanting to sell it to YOU. If it suits your desires you will buy it, regardless if he is present.
YOUR realtor has numerous houses to sell and the bottom line is to find one for you to purchase so as to collect a commission for that sale. Only a fool will fully trust their investment to a stranger who has zero personal investment in its protection ( which is exactly the case when a buyer arrives with their agent given most often that agent does NOT represent the house they are opening for you to tour.
@@gdhhayes2129 I disagree. My realtor is a good friend of mine, so she’s not only out for commission. The owner didn’t follow us around to answer questions. He went out on the front porch & I felt like I was putting him out by keeping him from being in his house, so I rushed through. It just wasn’t a scenario conducive to being able to tour it thoroughly. Since I don’t live in Dallas and am only there for certain occasions, such as the holidays, I’m only looking at the homes I’m most interested in. While I get that there are people who don’t trust others to be in their homes, your perspective is inaccurate in my case.
@@AudraLambert you’re so welcome! And thank you for your insight! Buying a new home is a huge investment, and selling my house will be a huge investment for a buyer. I’ve lived in my house almost 15 years and the market has changed drastically, so your videos are quite helpful. Thank you!
@@AudraLambert then you may have lost. Strangers in my house including a realtor is a no go. We sold our house in three days.
If I had floors or carpets which I thought needed protection, I might think about buying a few cheap neutral rugs and runners to use during viewings (plus really good doormats both outside and inside). I know this is US-oriented, but in the UK people would only take their shoes off if specifically asked to or if they knew their hosts had cultural requirements to do so.
Pets are a very divisive issue. I have noticed that all my friends who have them insist that their animals are sparkling clean and there is no odour in their houses, but frankly they aren’t, and there is. So if I were buying a house that had had animals in it I would automatically take into account the cost of replacing flooring and giving the garden serious attention.
I have viewed several houses by appointment with agents where not only were the owners present, they were present in bed!
Great video. I will remember these tips when we list our house.
I especially agree with tip #10. When we home shopped years ago the buyers were home at one listing and both my husband and I felt so uncomfortable! It was like we were trespassing! How can you judge closet size and such when the homeowners are right there? We barely looked at anything, felt pressured to compliment what we saw and couldn’t wait to get out of the house! And we didn’t even consider buying that property!
Every house I've sold, I leave a binder for the new owner with all the documents for appliances, contractors I've used, companies I bought from, etc. etc., so they have a full history of what was used and put into the house. I also ensure I leave paint or paint samples used throughout the house.
I set up a binder the day I move in and add to it throughout the years so it is 'full' when I leave.
(I wish someone would have done that for me!!!) Maybe some selling agent could devise a great 'binder' system and give that to their buyers.
That is a great point. I am sure your new home buyers were thrilled with all your detail. This is a great service!
I didn’t create a binder, but I left all the user manuals for everything, leftover paint, the repair people I had used, and I still had old documents from the previous owner from 20 years ago.
@@katydid2877 Love it!! I am sure your home buyer really appreciated it!!
WE were given the original blueprints to our house.
@@clevercloggs7029 Terrific...that's like winning the lottery! Hope you framed them.
As always Audra, great info! My husband and I are preparing our home to list in a few weeks and I’ve been watching your videos for many months. I’m using info you’ve given to help us with this part of our journey. Thank you! I love your honest opinion on everything.
I'm doing the same - using Audra's advice to get our house ready to put on the market this spring/summer. I'll also be needing to list my 86 year old parents' home before long, so this will likely be two listings I'll be making within a couple of years. Seems a bit overwhelming, but being prepared will surely help.
Oh wow...I am so happy I could help. I know you're going to do great!!
Oh hi again Diana...I am so glad I could help. Thanks for your support. I know you will do well selling your parent's home.
Hi..Audra! Again and excellent job of explaining the "whys". You give us confidence and knowledge of what to expect. Really makes sense.
Where would the world be without people like you sharing your wisdom.
Again much gratitude for you! Blessings to you!
Ahhh..thanks so much. Your message is truly heart felt...made my day. So glad I could add value. Blessings to you too❤
Love it - straightforward and to the point. We’re about to go through this process and I’m going to make sure some more items go to the storage unit. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! You're going to do great!!
Yet again, you talk so much sense!! Please come over to the UK and give all our agents some training!! I get it totally and we have just agreed a sale on our home but it is so disappointing and so frustrating viewing properties to buy which are so badly presented! The property itself and also the presentation by the agent, the lack of basic knowledge about the property they’re showing is shocking. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Hello UK...so glad I can offer some assistance. Congrats on selling your home...sounds like the process isn't ideal. You'll find the right house despite the not so great options out there. Really appreciate your support.
There's no excuse for any property to be badly presented for selling in the UK - we have been bombarded with popular property shows for well over 20 years beginning with "House Doctor". There's nothing new that hasn't been said 1000 times before in this video - including in the UK.
Excellent advice Audra such a great list! many I wouldn’t have thought of. Being in 🇨🇦 I feel that in general we are a bit too trusting, but we shouldn’t be! So hiding documents, safe deposit boxes, anything of value is great advice. So many realtors here could learn a lot from you.
Absolutely!! So glad I could help you. Canada is a very trusted place..but always better to be safe than sorry. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the excellent information you provide on your channel.
You are so very welcome!! Glad you are getting value. Have a good one...and thanks for watching.
Those are all very valid points! And I would never be present during an open house! You either trust your agent, or you don’t! If you follow the above advice and remove your valuables then you definitely don’t need to be there!
Exactly!! Appreciate your vote of confidence.
Great, helpful video, thanks!
I’ve had either agents or potential buyers turn on my fireplace while I was gone and LEAVE IT ON after they left. They also turned off the pilot light on our attic heater. And they’d leave the doors unlocked. And they often left ALL of the lights on. So if the sellers leave for a showing, come back right afterwards to check everything.
Oh my goodness, this gives me heartache...I am so sorry!!
@@AudraLambert , thanks! Leaving the gas fireplace on was the scariest for me. Luckily, I came right back after I saw them leave (I was parked nearby so I could tell when they left). I would think that if someone wanted to know if the fireplace worked, they should get a home inspection instead of messing with that and the space heaters. What if I had not come back for several hours? I didn’t need my gas bill to skyrocket for that month!😄 I also had read that some “clients” would intentionally leave doors or windows unlocked for a break-in later, so I always checked those. I’ll bet you have some great “war stories,” too! I’m going to follow your channel and see. 😊 You provide great information for people selling and/or buying a home.
For sure!
I agree, as a Realtor I've had them leave doors wide open, and you know that really pissed me off!
@@patgorham4796 Pat, we are on the same page!!
OMG, I was expecting things like pets, knick knacks, clutter etc. What a crazy world we live in!
Right? The things you don't think about when selling a home.
Thank GOD when I sold my house I had taken all valuable off the property. I forgot & left my little cheap watch on night stand. It was missing after the last showing. I missed it but I quickly replaced. This is awesome. Thank u for your great work!!!
Thank you for your comment...and so sorry to hear your watch got stollen. Its just not right.
I have to tell you that I stumbled on your talk about what not to do when you sell your house. It is really good. You are really good great ideas I probably would’ve thought of them but maybe not. I just wanted you to know that I very much appreciate it, I wish you were in my area
Thank you so much! That is so nice of you to day. Glad you are getting some value out of my videos. Appreciate the kind words. :)
Thank you for the helpful info!
You are very welcome!! Thanks for watching.
Along with expensive jewelry, ladies, hide your expensive designer handbags, shoes, sunglasses and accessories!
So true! Right on!!!
When I've successfully sold my previous homes, before listing I packed up 50 to 60 percent of our belongings which included personal photos, handbags, etc. it serves both to hide things we didn't want stolen, as well as decluttering and depersonalizing the house.
My presence didn't prevent a sale but personal " junk" and clutter most definitely is a deterrent.
For sure! As I am now almost 75 years old I am slowly downsizing and don't even have anything of real value except my car and 15 year old washer/dryer and range. No TV screens, printer, electronics, smart phone, etc. Just one 5 year old laptop. All that I have to be concerned with is one file drawer.
@@virginiamoss7045 Well, there are upsides to not having a lot of valuables. Less to worry about. Best of luck to you.
most informative video i have watched concerning any subject. instant subscriber. thanks
Thanks for the sub! Glad you got some benefit from it!!
Great Info - thx - Im not selling my house yet but will remember these when I do!!!
Excellent! So glad I could help!!
surprised you left pets off the list. I went to open houses where the dog or cat was locked in one of the rooms and we werent allowed to open door to see the room. Send Fido to doggy day care... for their safety if nothing else. Why risk the animal getting lost because a stranger didnt comply and left gate or door open.
I toured a house where seller's the dog was in laundry room. I returned another day after requesting pet not be there. I love dogs but what if buyer doesn't or has severe allergies?!
I do agree...and I should have added pets to the list. Its creates a lot of stress for the listing agent managing the showings with pets on the property. Some even get aggressive. Good points..thanks for commenting.
I agree pets should be away from the home- for their sake! I’ve heard too many stories of doors being left open, and indoor pets getting out and not found.
@@marilynhalldin2499 Yes, totally agree.
I sold my house with 3 dogs...black labs.....made it look like there were no dogs. Take the dogs, out with you, put away pet bowls, pick up the yard. Clean clean clean! My house sold for full price, no concessions in 31 hours! 😂 Also, keep your dogs groomed to help with smells!
Just sold my in-laws home after them passing away, they had two built in floor safes that we didn’t disclose until the deal was closed.
That's one way to do it.
Nice. The safes stay private knowledge, and the buyers are happy because they got an extra asset basically for free, since it wasn't part of their calculations in the price they agreed to.
Happy buyers are the best buyers.
Nope. Disclose everything BEFORE closing. .
@@carollynt NEGATIVE! I just TOLD you we didn’t disclosed it! SMH…
I am just about to put my house on the market so I really appreciate your videos! Blessings from Oregon.
Best of luck! You'll do great.Blessings from California!!
This was an excellent video! Everything you mentioned was spot on.
Very good advice, very important advice. All seriousness aside, when our last house was for sale, I put my Timex watch and my velvet Elvis at my brother's house for safekeeping.
I would have left the Velvet Elvis out and hoped it “disappeared”.
Laughing..always good to take our valued possessions off the property! Thanks for commenting.
🤣😂❣️
Funny story, this falls under category of personal taste in art...dont make it permanent to the house.
I was looking at a house with my realtor. Backyard wall covered in gang-style graffiti, hmm MLS photos didnt include this feature. I looked at the agent and asked , is this a high crime area?! Expression on his face was priceless! He inquired, turned out sellers had an artist paint this deliberately, to be cool I guess. I still bought the house, that permanent art is now behind a layer of stucco.
Laughing...that is a very good recommendation. No permanent art!
I remember a woman living on the next block who wanted to get into the real estate business. She was, for a short while, the real estate agent for a house on my block. For some reason, she wanted to give the impression that the house in question was perfect for children. She went out and bought toys, bikes, games etc. She went overboard. The front yard looked like a Toys-R-Us was hit by a tornado! Every square foot of the property was buried under toys, bikes skateboards. It actually was an eyesore. The irony was that the kids who lived in that house were all a lot older and would not be using any of that crap. Perspective buyers saw right through it. That's how obvious it was.
Our home is on the market right now and we moved out, remodeled it and have been living in a rental until we build a new one. When someone asks why we moved out, it was simple, my X husband that lives with me is a pig...lol he can't keep anything organized or clean anymore. Less arguments that way too We did everything on your list. I knew this because I was a realtor a long time ago...lol Not only does it show well, it also photographed beautifully for the online presence.
All great points!
Also, secure firearms, kitchen knives, and anything else that could be used as a weapon against your realtor. Realtors often work solo and are mindful of the risk of being overpowered and/or outnumbered.
Sadly, not all strangers who enter the home should be trusted.
Please stay safe.
All very good points!! Appreciate you looking out for us..but you are right. Realtors can be put in very vulnerable situations.
RE: Hip breaking when falling down stairs.
Insurance investigators have told me that what usually happens is that the hip breaks or cracks and that's what causes the person to fall, not the other way around.
So when someone says, "I fell down and broke my hip", what really happened is the hip breaking is what caused the fall in the first place.
Interesting...I did not know that.
Thanks again Audra & great advice!
It’s also valid for us folk here in Australia 🇦🇺
You're so welcome! Australia...wow!! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.
My! My! Things have changed so much!
Thanks for this info...
You are so welcome! Happy to help!!
You are so informative, I wish you were in the State I'm moving to or the State im leaving.
Well thank you so much!! Truly, I appreciate your support...so glad I can help.
#9: have 2 door mats for wiping feet. One outside the door, one inside
Good point...thanks for the tip!
You are spot on, and really good at this. I would list with you in a minute.
Wow, thanks! That's so nice of you to say. Appreciate it.
Thanks Audra. To the point and well done.
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the compliment!!
A Memory Book?! That is a new one to me. Must be the creation of a scrapbooker? I don't even have a Guest Book in my Vacation Rental! LOL
Not making it up:). Home sellers are just trying to assist with the sale of their home...but unfortunately this memory book can create some liability for them.
Audra, great advice, never thought about the file cabinet. I'm pretty confident about selling my home. However, I'm not seeing a lot of videos about buying. Hoping to sell first( or at the same time) and looking n a rural area, where choices are slimmer. Any tips? Would love a buyer video! Thanks
Hello there! Yes, I will do a buyer video for you. The only tip I can give you if you are a buyer and the area you are looking in is slim pickings, I would contact local agents asking if they have properties they may know about coming on the market. There are a lot of people who do not want to put their houses on the markets. You could find a good house without a bidding war with this approach. I'll work on your buyer's video over the weekend:)
Outstanding video. Thank you, Audrey.❤
You are so welcome! So happy you got some value out of my video. Yah!!
That was a great UA-cam video. Great info can’t agree with you more.
Much appreciated! Thanks so much for watching...appreciate the compliment.
It's not surveyed; it's surveilled.
Ugh...blonde moment...thank you!!
One thing you forgot to list: NO Snakes on the property! When house hunting in the early 1990s, my husband and I looked at a house that was being sold by an agent for someone we happened to know. He had left his pet snake in the garage! Everything else had been moved out. Of course, we commented on the snake, felt creepy, etc. I heard through the grapevine that the agent told him, "The snake has to go!" It certainly was not helping to sell the house.
Oh good grief...that is not cool! I am not a snake person. I think I would have freaked out. Unbelievable.
@@AudraLambert OMG. You folks don't like attorneys? 🤣
And no pet tarantulas either! Even when secured in a terrarium, they freak me out.
@@scvcebc Yah, tarantulas scare me.
Very good advice. A different aspect than what was expected.
Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!! Appreciate it.
Excellent advice as usual :) . I'd also add take your laptops or iPad and such devices with you, sticky fingers. I was lucky to have a great agent back in 2018. I'd do all you said. Also, had my checkbook and bills in a small carrying case and electronic devices ready to leave in a 1/2 notice (throw in my car trunk and bring back in with me).
Brilliant...great tips. Glad you had a great agent to work with. Thanks for commenting.
1-personal photos
2-no video surveillance without a warning sign
3-no valuables
4-medications (controlled substances)
5-personal documents or papers
6-safes (unless hidden)
7-no personal memory items (facts only)
8-no signs of distress (shows desperation to sell)
9-no plastic runners or requests people remove/cover shoes
10-homeowners shouldn’t be present
Quick learner!
Thank you. I wish UA-cam channel producers would do this right from the get-go. It would encourage me to watch further. It's not as if there are giving away spoilers, and reassures that you're not wasting time on clickbait.
@@Bearwithme560 Thank you so much for your comment. In future videos, I will try to get right to the point. Thanks.
I don't agree, with the shoe item, I' ve had bad experience with high heels denting new hardwood floors, I am sure it was the realtors! Shame on them!!!
I am getting ready to list my home now, trying to ready my home for a quick sale.
Great advise! Great channel.
Ahhhh....thanks so much!!! Appreciate the compliment.
VERY good information to have just now! Thanks very much.
So glad I could help..perfect timing:). Best of luck to you!!
We returned to our home after the Open House to discover that someone had spilled their coffee on our brand new carpeting, someone had layed down on our bed (we could actually see their body outline on our comforter and one of the pillows), someone had used our master bedroom toilet (ugh - going #2) without flushing, AND someone had rummaged through our medicine cabinet (we’d removed all prescription meds beforehand), removing all of the cold/congestion tablets and leaving the empty box! Thank goodness we accepted a very good offer 3 days later, sparing us a second Open House.
So sorry to hear your experience. Not cool. Thanks for sharing...and so glad you got a good offer 3 days after listing it. I am sure your house showed beautifully.
Open houses do not sell houses ! They are for nosy neighbors. Facts.
Rental home with tenants who insisted on being present for each showing: someone went through ( a tenant lawyer) who used bathroom without asking, and without shutting the second door. Tenants horrified, furious , frustrated. I couldn’t blame them
@@jeanchampion671 I hate to hear things like this...Ugh!!
Get some non slippery socks. Or offer firmer house shoes in all sizes. For voluntary use. Even if they voluntarily take off the shoes you do not want anyone to slip, and having to take care of the person. And if they get the broken hip or leg from your property they will not have warm fuzzy feelings towards the purchase.
Also a very good large dirt mat in front of the house will be helpful for wet shoes. The industrial style ones may cost well over 150 USD - so what ? It shows consideration. IF the potential buyers are interested they will appreciate you being circumspect and if they do not want to change the carpets (which may be new) etc. immediately - they know you took care, are into hygiene and into kepping things neat
They will not have the bacteria etc. on the new carpet IF they buy (if there is dog poop it can dry up and fly around in the dust).
Yes, but even offering non slippery socks or firmer house shoes in all sizes, the elderly often times have difficulties managing the application. I am all about being respectful of ones home. However, if you are selling your house, you have to realize that you ultimately selling your house. You want your buyers safe and comfortable.
@@AudraLambert How does filthy carpet from people wearing street shoes on pristine carpet help the buyer or the seller? Why would the buyer want dirty carpet?
@@cherzum Trust me, builder of model homes do it everyday...they just get the carpet cleaned for the new buyers. I promise you that buyers aren't buying your house because you have clean carpet. Carpet in the scheme of things is a relatively inexpensive item in any home (in comparison of the value of the home). All I am saying is avoid a law suit...clean the carpet right before you close on the property if the buyer wants it clean. I honestly have never had an issue with visitors trashing the carpet. Its a big ordeal dealing with carpet liners and booties...and a lot of risk...for something so minor. Just. my opinion of course.
Excellent information always. Even though not selling anytime soon.
Thank you...so glad you are getting value from my videos!
Thank you for sharing this information.
My pleasure! Glad you found helpful!!
Back during the Carter era I tried to sell a house for a year and a half (dicey neighborhood, plain house). I tried all the 'make cookies' tricks and the thing that finally did it was throwing a turkey in the oven. I figured I was going to be gone for 3 hours anyways, and the whole place smelled like Grandma's house...
I LOVE IT!!! Very creative!! Good for you! If I can't sell a house, I'll try the turkey trick. Thanks for sharing.
I agree to a point…what a world we live in.
Its actually sad that I do videos about this type of stuff...but better safe than sorry.
Great video with real helpful tips/information. Thank you.
You are so very welcome!!
Absolutely great advise. Having been through 10 relocations with my husband’s employer (being both a buyer and seller) you are spot on. I never thought about disguising the safe but certainly a very good idea. As the buyer I absolutely would not look through a house with the owners there! I have turned around a left several potential homes due to the owners presence.
I agree with you completely...some home owners will not leave. Its their home...but I recommend them not being there. That's typically the same feedback I receive when the sellers are present. Really appreciate your comment...and 10 relocations..WOW!!
Wish I had known you when we were transferred to SoCal. We bought a home in Chino Hills!
@@jaynegilman2811 Chino Hills is a great area!! Congrats!! Thanks for the kind compliment.
And yet we got our house sold in three days.
"As the buyer I absolutely would not look through a house with the owners there! I have turned around a left several potential homes due to the owners presence."
That's just stupid.
In Canada no one has to ask anyone to take their shoes off, we all do it automatically.
yes, several of you from Canada have said the same thing. You are so polite. I love it!!
I grew up in the mid west of the United States. We were taught to take shoes off automatically too. Common sense 101.
@@cherzum Yah..you would think.
@dicarbonneau3750. So you're absolutely better than us in the USA? Great flex!!😅
@@danacaro-herman3530 The Japanese have taken this habit even further I hear. Less housework. It is not a moral issue.
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 VERY helpful info 👌 Here in Florida you omitted FIREARMS. We stand our ground here ! A RED state 😮 🏄
Glad you go value out of my video. Appreciate your continued support of my channel. Means a lot.
What kind of knucklehead needs to be told not to leave firearms laying around?
Wow! Thank you thank you thank you, i would ve never thought of that.
Happy to help! Best of luck to you!!
I do like your list. I have toured homes that had issues, and it was a turnoff fast. However, depending on the realtor (pick a good one) I've been present once by accident and the realtor didn't know anything about an older home. I answered the question factually, and that sold the home. Other homes realtors did their job, and I was absent. I was lucky to find the right realtors since I shopped and talked. I had some lulu's who didn't know anything about the industry. So don't just list, know who you are listing with. Professionalism will benefit the seller and the buyer.
Love your comment!!! You seem like you got a head on your shoulders!! Appreciate you sharing ...and watching my videos.
When shopping for a new home, I can look past odd paint colors, strange decor, and worn throw rugs, but that awkward, uneasy feeling of going into a home with the owners present, watching me walk through their home and checking everything out - ugh, no, I'm outta there and heading the next one. BTW, I recently saw that suggestion of leaving a memory book for prospective buyers and thought - what the? No! 🤔🙄😅
Hi Diana, Thanks for your comment. I feel the same way!! Appreciate your continued support of my channel.
Well then if you go. You’re not going through my house without being watched. We sold our house in three days. We’re not worried about people who want to go through your house undetected.
@@donna6895 English, please.
"...but that awkward, uneasy feeling of going into a home with the owners present, watching me walk through their home and checking everything out - ugh, no, I'm outta there and heading the next one."
You're obviously not too bright if you let that affect you.
@@donna6895 Always better to safe than sorry:)
Do ya one better. Do NOT have open houses, waste of time. Everyone finds what they want online. I've moved 4 times in 10 years and only allowed a brokers' open and then individual showings to qualified lookers only. Solves the problem of thefts, period.
I hear ya. However, a lot of buyers aren't working with buyer's agents anymore. They want to go see the house on their own. There are pros and cons to Open Houses. I personally don't enjoy open houses...its a ton of work if you do it right. I usually have another agent with me during the open houses. Its a service I provide because I do see the value in Open Houses...at least the first weekend the house goes live in MLS.
We just bought a 20 acre horse farm. My wife would not have gotten me on the property if there hadn’t been an open house (too much pressure to make an offer once you get an agent setting up showings for you, and it was a big price tag involved ).
Also, with an open house it’s more likely to result in a multiple offers situation, which is always good for the seller.
I’ve moved over ten times and I’ve thought about most of these things, but the surprise was how many houses that we looked at with owners that didn’t. (We thought of them as people who didn’t “really” want to sell their house!) Especially with the “Booties”, we put them on one time and decided not to to look at any houses that “bootie’s” were mandated in the future and we haven’t!
Thanks so much for watching this video. I really appreciate your comment. People need to hear this...especially about the booties.
I would add one thing - if you have a favorite light fixture/chandelier that you want to take with you, swap it out VEFORE photos are taken of the inside of your place that are done prior to dale. Also, check and see if the buyers want your washer, dryer, and fridge. You can get ones for your new place and not pay for the cost of moving the old ones.
Oh, I love this advice. Completely agree!! Well said!!
Great tips - I remember looking at a house and the wife moved out and left her wedding gown hanging on a door. Her husband was in the hot tub with two women when we toured the house. 🤷♀️
Are you kidding? If you are...that's still funny. It seriously wouldn't surprise me if it wasn't a joke. Good grief.
Definitely a true story- we didn’t buy the house.
@@alexg1668 That is just awful!! What the heck are people thinking??
All great things to do. I suggest remove any pets from the home plus the food and water bowl along with pet toys and pet bed. I'm getting older {63) husband (64) from Tennessee. And I'm wanting to downsize, we have stairs and a big yard that I fine is getting harder for me to keep it all up, we don't need a 3br, 2 and 1/2 bath. Pool table and the pool with 3 patios' going to it plus a10ft.W 30ft.L covered front porch but husband is in denial lol I had a realtor come and look at it last summer she appraised at 425,000 now even though the house is in the city limits it's in a small town, if it was sitting in a bigger town it would sell for double that.
Great tip...yes on the removal any pet evidence. Home values have definitely gone up. Best of luck with your downsizing adventure. I wish you well. Thanks for your comment. Its a good one.
Thank You ❤@@AudraLambert
My house will be going on the market soon, I live in a very nice community,all I hear is that housing is thru the roof but in a active adult community In N/W Ohio mine has not really went up other than the normal 4 percent a year,if this was not a HOA. It would be worth double.one of the safest hoods around and I will be lucky to get 280,000 so best schools district and HOA is hurting our home values Prpoerty tax is too high and HOA discourages kids from living here, It has been nice living here but investment wise a Non HOA would of been better.
I agree with getting valuables off the property or at least secured. My mom was selling their house in Bay Area and thieves came in by posing as buyers and making an appointment with the realtor. They unlocked a window and door to the garage and came back later and stole tools. Luckily, all jewelry and other valuables were moved out. The houss was vacant during the selling. The realtor admitted he should have checked to make sure things were locked because he felt something "off" about these potential buyers.
The booty thing drives me nuts. I do work where I have to go into new occupied homes. Booties are a hassle. and dangerous, especially carrying items up a solid tread staircase. I have a pair of non marking indoor rubber soled slippers I carry with me.
Totally agree that the seller shouldn't be around. We sometimes got calls with little notice, especially on Sundays. It's part of selling. We would go for a walk or run an errand and leave the house empty. That goes for your pets too.
So sorry to hear about your experience. Thanks so much for sharing..people need to be aware of this...realtors too. I completely agree with sellers not being on the property...AND I do not feel cute or comfortable in booties. Just saying!!
I like the quick pace of this video!
Thank you...yes, I am trying harder to get to the point. In past videos I ramble a bit. Working on getting to the point quicker:). Thanks for noticing.
Thank you for your helpful videos. I would add no signs of pets.
Yup...good call. I agree!!
Good points and advice.
I've sold three houses that were my homes.
And yes, I HATE touring houses with booties; they are so annoying.
Re: point #10 I will say I've successfully sold houses without vacating my property. I've just stayed out of the way, but the reality is if I like a house I will buy it regardless of who else is present when I view it. Were it FSBO I'd expect the owner to be present. Apparently my last buyers felt the same as we sold years before this pandemic madness yet still had a bidding war over our house. And not once did I vacate the premises.
Thanks for your comment. I think the key here is stay out of the way of your buyer. If you read some of the comments below, most the buyers agree that having the seller on the property makes them uncomfortable. Not for everyone...it sounds like you had some great results. Well done!!
Well, for instance i love a house ON A SHORE. Next to the sea. Like first line. So i would buy such a house regardless of owners, dogs, wall paper, broken appliances or even a leaking roof. Because the main point for me would be THE SEA. but if u re selling a house in the middleof nowhere among other similar houses then every detail becomes important. Because house for sale on a shore is one in a life time, houses in the middle of nowhere are by a dozen a day
Thank you Audra, very wise.
You are so welcome! Hi Flo...you're my #1 fan..appreciate you!
Great info. Thank oyu for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate you watching my channel.
I’m a 36 year broker. I totally agree about the shoes. Had a buyer fall on the carpeted stairs with the booties. Ouch!!!!
Hi Susanna, thanks so much for your comment. Means a lot coming from a broker.
So what if your buyer fell her own shoes?
Please don't flame up something out of nothing. Not sure what you mean "Had a buyer fall on..." Seller is willing to provide the shoe cover to keep the carpet clean and politely ask to put on the shoe cover/booties, which is not only a proper way to have a nice clean carpet presented to each potential buyer for each showing, but also preserve the value for the future new homeowner. It is not the realtor or broker's property, of course you don't care it's clean or not, not even to be responsible for carpet cleaning or its depletion. Particularly in the raining days.
@@fym6058 Have you ever been to a new builder model home tour? If so, you'll notice that they don't offer booties. There is a reason for it. I am just trying to limit seller's risk and understand what they could be exposing themselves to. You don't have to listen to me..just trying to help out.
@@AudraLambert Yes. Many. There are runners in place to protect the carpet. Always. No one likes dirty carpet.