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I have a request for realtors holding an open house.
Don't bake chocolate chip cookies. At some point, cookies stop baking and begin burning and it takes days to get that smell out of the house. Leave the oven off.
We (seller) were present for all of our showings, (and we had ALOT of showings) only because we had a dog and refused to put a lockbox on the door. We just didnt trust anyone. In the beginning I would take the dog for a walk around the block, but in the Florida sun, that got old really fast, so we just hung out in the back yard. My children were also present, if we had a showing after school they would hang out in one room on their electronic devices and were totally oblivious to the buyers.
Now granted we did sell to an investor, (house was old w/ no central air), but we got a great price and sold in 4 weeks
I have a request for realtors holding an open house.
Don't bake chocolate chip cookies. At some point, cookies stop baking and begin burning and it takes days to get that smell out of the house. Leave the oven off.
Really. And a saucer of beer in a 200° oven gives you the smell of fresh baked bread anyway.
Along with the remainder of the beer to wet your whistle...
Really. And a saucer of beer in a 200° oven gives you the smell of fresh baked bread anyway.
Along with the remainder of the beer to wet your whistle...
Will give it a try and report back...
Does it matter if Domestic or should I go with Imported?
I have another request to realtors. When someone calls about a property and you tell them, "it needs some work," be specific. If it needs structural repairs (roof, foundation, wiring, plumbing), that is far more important than paint or carpet. It would help the buyer figure if they want to make an offer or move on to a different property.
Oh and one more thing. When you are photographing the house for listing, please put the toilet seat down in the bathroom and turn off the TV, in the living room.
I have another request to realtors. When someone calls about a property and you tell them, "it needs some work," be specific. If it needs structural repairs (roof, foundation, wiring, plumbing), that is far more important than paint or carpet. It would help the buyer figure if they want to make an offer or move on to a different property.
Oh and one more thing. When you are photographing the house for listing, please put the toilet seat down in the bathroom and turn off the TV, in the living room.
YOU ARE SO RIGHT.
I am constantly befuddled by the photos that listing agents include on the MLS - close ups of linen closets (?), pictures with dogs licking themselves in the middle of a room, trash and personal clutter laying around on counter tops, pictures that are crooked or blurry, NOT MANY PICTURES (like just two or three - red flag there!), pictures of small, dark bathrooms, tiny pictures, weird pictures of a room with a big lamp or back of a recliner obstructing the view, etc.
I am constantly befuddled by the photos that listing agents include on the MLS - close ups of linen closets (?), pictures with dogs licking themselves in the middle of a room, trash and personal clutter laying around on counter tops, pictures that are crooked or blurry, NOT MANY PICTURES (like just two or three - red flag there!), pictures of small, dark bathrooms, tiny pictures, weird pictures of a room with a big lamp or back of a recliner obstructing the view, etc.
Everything you listed had me laughing because I've been seeing a lot of that in the photos, online. I recently saw one of a living room where the owner and a couple of relatives (or friends) were included in it. I imagine a serious buy will overlook the photos and judge for themselves when they look at the property but better looking photos will attract more people, imo.
The photos of your home are lovely. The realtor did a great job taking them and I'm certain it will sell in no time at all.
I think they like red....no clutter in that kitchen.
OMG these are SO FUNNY!
Made me go look for some myself in our local MLS. Here are a few beauties I found (though nothing beats those dogs going at it through that window!!!):
OK this was in the very first listing I pulled up:
I mean - WHY????? WHY THIS SHOT??? I know it's showing the hardwood floors but all I can look at is that damn vent!
Moving on...
Apparently trying to keep vampires at bay:
I don't even know what this is:
Would you like a paper towel to go with your house?
"Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore!"
For some reason, this just really freaks me out:
There are so many more -these are just a few I found in about three minutes!
Those are hilarious especially with your commentary. You had me laughing out loud.
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Leave the oven off. 
