Does the Home Seller Know What They’re Doing? Here’s One (Bad) Sign


Anyone Home??

[Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.]

Show me a “For Sale” sign that’s badly listing, week after week, and I’ll show you a “For Sale” home where no one’s home — figuratively, and quite likely, literally.

That’s because a falling-over sign can be easily corrected with a phone call to the sign installation company, which then doubles back to straighten it out (the tilt is due to the ground thawing).

Usual lag: a few days.

“Never Just One Cockroach”

Which begs the question: If no one’s taking care of the easy stuff, how likely is it that they’re taking care of the hard(er) stuff?

That includes things like expertly staging, pricing, and marketing the home; scheduling showings with prospective Buyers and their agents; and completing the Seller Disclosure and any city-required inspection.

Or, if/when the time comes, negotiating the Purchase Agreement; handling any inspection issues that arise; and arranging needed title work prior to closing.

My answer: “not very (likely).”

As I tell clients, “there’s never just one cockroach . . .”

P.S.: Astute observers will note that “Home Avenue” assists FSBO’s (what Realtors call “For Sale By Owner”).

See also, “Maybe THAT’S Why They Call it “a Listing“; “For Sale” Sign Repair: Two Kinds“; and “Maybe THAT’S Why They Call it a “Listing”.”



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