 Posted 1/25/2008 9:43:06 AM
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Our former realtor was essentially worthless to us. After trying FSBO we thought she'd help us. NOPE.
Our former realtor did not set up ANY home tours. Now, a new realtor, trying to get our business, tells us that realtors must have a preview home tour before they're likely to sell the home. Any truth to that?
Our home is very well maintained and perhaps seeing how nice it is inside would make a difference to realtors in wanting to show it more, rather than just seeing the MLS info.
I'd like to hear what the realtors have to say about this. Thanks.
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Posted 2/6/2008 8:18:30 PM
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Hello,
As a realtor, I like to preview homes because I look the things that may not be captured in the photos. For example, there are often aspects of the homes that we notice that the homeowners do not highlight. There may be damages. Often I get a feeling of what the home has to offer that can be translated to potential buyers. You may have heard agents speak about going on caravan. We go out and preview every new listing because it is easier to sell a home once you've seen it and know what it has to offer.
I hope this information has been helpful to understand why realtors want to see the homes in person. Thanks.
Emily Drummond
Realtor
USAF Retired
478-328-8948
www.middlega-homefinder.com
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Posted 2/29/2008 7:00:55 PM
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| Thanks, that is helpful. That could be a disadvantage for FSBO sellers or those using a flat fee listing. Any suggestions for those groups?
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Posted 3/6/2008 12:08:14 PM
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I'm not a realtor, but I'm assuming that if you are offering the full 3% Buyers Agent commission, you should be able to attract realtors to preview your home. If you're able to do that, start "marketing" to the realtors -- by way of phone calls and flyers -- letting them know that you're open to them previewing the home, and that you are also willing to fork over the 3%.
I can't see many realtors going out of their way for less, but they may treat you the same as another realtor if you dangle the carrot -- and have coffee and donuts ready for them when they do their preview.
Better yet, if you have the ability, have a "realtor open house" in the middle of the week, during the day, when most realtors aren't working direclty with clients. Advertise free food, maybe even a "door prize" drawing if they leave their card.
Remember -- you have to be just as agressive with THEM as they are with YOU.
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Posted 9/8/2008 1:52:17 PM
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David,
As a Realtor, I always try to preview homes in the area that I work even if I am not currently working with a client in that price point. The reason I do this is so I can be knowledgeable on what is available. I especially preview FSBO prior to bring any clients for there are certain permission forms that my broker requires that the owner sign to allow me to show their property. Also my buyers want to know if the seller is willing to pay a commission for the standard exclusive buyer agreement that most buyers sign, states that they are obligated to the commission if the seller/broker is not willing to pay it.
I would encourage you as a seller to work with agents to get your home sold. If you have your home priced right, meaning priced to incorporate 1 agents commission (ie: if typical listing commission is 7% then your home should be priced 3.5% below others that are comparable and have sold in the last 3 months) then you should have no problems.
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