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"Yes, I expect to be on the market that long because I have a stubborn husband who won't budge on price, but that's another topic."
That's a problem! Good luck.
This certainly does get into interpersonal/relationship/marital issues that are beyond the scope of this thread. But damn, if I had a husband who was an unreasonable and unwilling participant in the endeavor of selling a house, I'd certainly plan accordingly. I'd plan on the house not selling and would only put up with having the house on the market in show-worthy condition for so long. If the kids and family are not a priority to the husband, alternatives need to be explored.
"Yes, I expect to be on the market that long because I have a stubborn husband who won't budge on price, but that's another topic."
That's a problem! Good luck.
Update: He's budging! We're dropping the price tomorrow to where I wanted it to begin with. Happy wife, happy life! We've tested the waters for two weeks at market value and no offers after 5 showings. We do live in a small town with a 95 days on market average. Hopefully this works!
It's crazy that people with 2 dogs and cat can ever claim their home is "show ready." It's impossible to get the stench of animals out of a home no matter what you do. Hygienic home or pets, pick one.
Also, what's with all the whining about cleaning for showings? We listed our 5/6 4700sq ft. home near Seattle about a month ago. I work and my wife stays home with the 4 kids. She asks for a 2 hour notice before a showing and gets the house and kids ready all by herself. It sold after 4 showings and she never had an issue. Part of that is no filthy animals in the home to worry about and the fact that she's not a lazy drama queen.
Many of you will argue that your feces eating angels don't make your house a haven for bacteria are living in a dream world. Cats stomp around in their own mess then walk all over your furniture. Dogs do the same thing then add in slobber and accidents and you have a disgusting mess. Anyone without pets will tell you that they can smell the difference once they walk into a home with pets.
Same for kids. I can smell a diaper pail from 2 rooms away. And don't get me started on what they can do as far as germs.
It's crazy that people with 2 dogs and cat can ever claim their home is "show ready." It's impossible to get the stench of animals out of a home no matter what you do. Hygienic home or pets, pick one.
Also, what's with all the whining about cleaning for showings? We listed our 5/6 4700sq ft. home near Seattle about a month ago. I work and my wife stays home with the 4 kids. She asks for a 2 hour notice before a showing and gets the house and kids ready all by herself. It sold after 4 showings and she never had an issue. Part of that is no filthy animals in the home to worry about and the fact that she's not a lazy drama queen.
Many of you will argue that your feces eating angels don't make your house a haven for bacteria are living in a dream world. Cats stomp around in their own mess then walk all over your furniture. Dogs do the same thing then add in slobber and accidents and you have a disgusting mess. Anyone without pets will tell you that they can smell the difference once they walk into a home with pets.
It's crazy that people with 2 dogs and cat can ever claim their home is "show ready." It's impossible to get the stench of animals out of a home no matter what you do. Hygienic home or pets, pick one.
Also, what's with all the whining about cleaning for showings? We listed our 5/6 4700sq ft. home near Seattle about a month ago. I work and my wife stays home with the 4 kids. She asks for a 2 hour notice before a showing and gets the house and kids ready all by herself. It sold after 4 showings and she never had an issue. Part of that is no filthy animals in the home to worry about and the fact that she's not a lazy drama queen.
Many of you will argue that your feces eating angels don't make your house a haven for bacteria are living in a dream world. Cats stomp around in their own mess then walk all over your furniture. Dogs do the same thing then add in slobber and accidents and you have a disgusting mess. Anyone without pets will tell you that they can smell the difference once they walk into a home with pets.
We have 4 large dogs and 2 cats. Our house sold in less than 24 hours of listing it. Fortunately, there are more people like our buyer and less people like you when it comes to animals.
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Happy wife, happy life! We've tested the waters for two weeks at market value and no offers after 5 showings. We do live in a small town with a 95 days on market average. Hopefully this works!
