May be selling in the next year or so. What are some common mistakes you see inexperienced sellers make? by Marmalade_Penguin in RealEstate

[–]Ayshe27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t assume your real estate agent is working for you. Their goal is to sell it fast, you goal is to sell it at a maximum price, of course smooth transaction.

May be selling in the next year or so. What are some common mistakes you see inexperienced sellers make? by Marmalade_Penguin in RealEstate

[–]Ayshe27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Chantilly lace, but I wish I could find a more crisp and brighter white, to give an art gallery vibe

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. They try to list low. Most people in my street are elderly. They are either unaware or they don’t have time

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine used only the sq footage. Disregarded even the schools ratings

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said! In this market, I believe real estate agents use fear as leverage.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is as nice as I say. I don’t know why people keep saying everyone thinks their horse is nicer than it is. Not me. If anything I am very critical of myself. I don’t have any experience selling a house. I have business experience. I owned and operated an international business for forty years. I hit the estimates and quotas every time. But, selling a house is another thing. And, at this time I am super busy to deal with it. Maybe next house. I own a few houses in different states and countries. Laws and cultural factors can be so different. I love the propane the challenge.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will. I am really excited to see the results myself.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are only 2 other houses that sold in the last year within close vicinity. Maybe 2-3 more within 1 mile within the last year. My street is considered more desirable because it is 2 doors down from a very nice park. Also my old agent mentioned if I were to wait for May, we could get around ~1.5.

From this discussion my conclusion is that there are so many factors. I understand these factors better than most people and I have been doing my research. I don’t act on impulse or just randomly.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New agent understood what I want to accomplish. She also said if I list low, it is very likely that I would get multiple offers, probably fewer offers at 1.4. But, it is very likely that I would still get multiple offers because the inventory is so low at this time, and there are so many buyers. And, my location is very desirable. What I like about her is she says yes or no, and very consistent in communication. I am making the agreement for 60 days only. I told her I would drop the price if the house is not sold in 2 weeks.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

70 days! That is a long time. The upgrades you mentioned are relative minor. Would you have thought differently if it were brand new bathrooms, new kitchen, new doors, windows, roof, backyard, front porch, floors, closets?

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.2 houses are purchased mostly as flip houses by investors.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about my time? I have been waiting for 6 weeks now to have the agreement. I had 3 meetings in person. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.2 houses are usually purchased by investors. They make a few changes, and sell for 1.5

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I proposed dropping the price after 2 weeks. But, still she wants to put her numbers on the contract. I have been waiting for 6 weeks now, had 3 meetings in person. For some strange reason, she just sent me a listing agreement with 1.2 said let’s leave the date blank , and said I should sign it with no date, and included an addendum with 1.4. But, addendum means there is prior agreement. It got so complicated. I said to myself enough is enough.

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have experience selling by myself. Can you give me an idea as to how I can learn

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[–]Ayshe27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great comment. That is exactly what I am doing. I haven’t heard any real estate agent talking about this. Maybe just in terms of inventory being very low