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We are in a pickle, because of illness. A year is iffy.
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You might have to just lower the price after a while, all that land with no way to build on it is only good to people who don't want neighbors close, plus they have to maintain it.
Give him 30 days and 30 day extensions as you see fit.
Really? I won't work for less than 6 months if you expect me to advertise. I can get it on the internet pretty quick but I'm not going to pay for a singe property website for only 30 days. Most print magazines have a lead time that cuts into that 30 days. I'm not going to print up brochures or mail postcards. All of these things take time to do and at the 30 day mark, everything is now in place. 6 months gives me the opportunity to work with all the effort I just put in to the listing
Sounds like it's a staging consultation fee, where they do in and tell you what you need to change, a good realtor will do it for free.
If the OP has old furniture it might be better to just buy some new furniture on sale for a few grand.
The OP and the agent have seen the house. No one else on this thread has, to my knowledge.
So, as much as any advice to make the place look like a dream doublewide ad hoc, or to engage the services of a professional, keeping an open mind will serve the OP well.
He has little risk while keeping an open mind.
The OP just may be better off to buy some new furniture. In my area, a $1.5 million house would take about $40,000--$50,000 in furniture, custom made and supported by a decorator. The OP does not indicate that level of flexibility or will.
We do have a beautiful home, furniture is fine. I know, I know , every homeowner thinks that, but we have had enough experience to know good taste vs the Clampetts. Also,Three years ago, we were paid nicely to have our house/yard photographed for a magazine ad . A .neighbor, who works in that industry, suggested our house to the agency. They visited different homes around the areas, and chose ours. I am sure not because it's the best house around, but worked best for them.
The well loved or worn pieces, (like my throne in front of tv) will be removed. Nothing is blocking anything as we have huge windows and beautiful views. And No grand kids pic on main floors !
We are having our hardwood floors refinished. It's freshly painted inside and outside. lovely neutrals and some new lite fixtures. Beautiful curb appeal and landscaping. Downside? Bathrooms are not updated, as tile is older, but all good condition and tasteful. Can not spend the money on remodel now. Other issues are preventing that.
In this area, everyone has acreage, and some have horses and "gentleman farms".
Also, a pool. Beautiful, but cuts down buyers market.
I wonder what you think of us hiring our own appraiser? I thought the price high on our home .i .have been keeping a close eye on this market this past year, I guessed in the low 9's. But what do I know?
Should the bank suggest one? We are lining up interviews with other agents now, the realtor has been pushing to hurry and sign, not going to do it. Should our personal appraisal be done first?
Also, I should add, the realtor knows the health/financial situation. I noticed one of his "specialties" listed is short sales. I don't like that.
Terrible time for us now. The unexpected sneaks up on one, such is life. We would love to be selling under not so dire circumstances, but is what it is.
Thank you.
I wonder what you think of us hiring our own appraiser? I thought the price high on our home .i .have been keeping a close eye on this market this past year, I guessed in the low 9's. But what do I know?
Should the bank suggest one? We are lining up interviews with other agents now, the realtor has been pushing to hurry and sign, not going to do it. Should our personal appraisal be done first?
Also, I should add, the realtor knows the health/financial situation. I noticed one of his "specialties" listed is short sales. I don't like that.
Terrible time for us now. The unexpected sneaks up on one, such is life. We would love to be selling under not so dire circumstances, but is what it is.
Thank you.
You just have too many reservations regarding this agent.
He is aggressive and pushy in your estimation.
Your property is "not worth his time" if you list for less than a year.
"Short sale specialist" is really not an issue. People advertise all sorts of things to drum up business, and over the last several years that was a good niche. But, if it bothers you, it is just one more brick in the wall.
The staging discussion is the least of your concerns. It is nearly immaterial, but if you were comfortable with other aspects of the agent's presentation it would not be an aggravation to you.
There are too many nagging doubts in your mind, so interviewing other agents is a smart move. You may hear similar input, from someone with whom you connect better.
Have all of them present detailed CMAs to justify their price suggestions.
I wonder what you think of us hiring our own appraiser? I thought the price high on our home .i .have been keeping a close eye on this market this past year, I guessed in the low 9's. But what do I know?
Should the bank suggest one? We are lining up interviews with other agents now, the realtor has been pushing to hurry and sign, not going to do it. Should our personal appraisal be done first?
Also, I should add, the realtor knows the health/financial situation. I noticed one of his "specialties" listed is short sales. I don't like that.
Terrible time for us now. The unexpected sneaks up on one, such is life. We would love to be selling under not so dire circumstances, but is what it is.
Thank you.
I would not mention the health of financial problems to any other realtor, they might use it against you to try to sell quick and at a low price. they may also disclose this to the buyers realtor who could also use it against you. You never have to give a reason as to why you are selling.
1) When I take a listing, I provide the stager. Out of my commission. I think it is absurd to collect a 5-7% commission and not provide the stager. Staging is part of marketing, and I am being hired to do the marketing. That includes staging, advertising, brochures, Internet exposure, all of it. You should not have to pay for a stager yourself.
And my stager is a full time professional with a background as an interior designer.
2) When I take a listing, it is for 6 months with a written escape clause that allows termination of the listing for any or no reason. You don't like my attitude or even my clothing after 3 weeks? You can fire me. Obviously I am confident that none of my clients will exercise this option. But it also protects me. There are times when a seller gets unreasonable and I want the right to dump him also.
So yes, this agent sounds like a hack, and I would shop for someone else. When someone even insinuates that your 1.5 million home may not be "worth his time", it's time to pre-fire him.
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