Posts in category 'For Sellers'

This is going to sound odd to you if it's not something you do, but there are people who clean their house before their cleaning service comes!

That might sound bizarre to anyone who doesn't hire cleaners, or hires them and leaves the house as-is to get the most bang for their buck. But the pre-cleaners know the drill…

If the cleaner is coming Tuesday at 9 a.m., it's a race against the clock to scoop up toys, stack stray mail into a drawer, and possibly even give the toilet a quick scrub before the pros even pull into the driveway.

For some, the goal is simply to make sure the cleaners can get down to business without having to work around chores that aren't really their responsibility. For others, it's more about pride—or avoiding embarrassment. They don't want to leave behind evidence that suggests they're messy.

On the other end of the spectrum, there are folks who figure, "Hey, I'm pa...

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If you've ever watched The Price Is Right, you've seen it happen: Contestants guess the price of a blender, a vacation, or maybe even a new car. Everyone gives it their best shot to come as close as possible to the actual price…until one strategic player waits for their turn and says, "$1."

And sometimes, it wins—not because it's the right price, but because it's just lower than everyone else. There's nothing wrong with doing it. It's totally within the rules. But it's certainly aggravating for everyone that had to come up with a thoughtful number to be at the mercy of someone who has had the privilege of seeing what they bid.

Real estate has its own version of that moment.

Maybe you've done your homework. You've looked at the comps, talked through...

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When you sell your home, there's a good chance you'll hire a real estate agent because they have the experience, tools, and access to networks you don't. They understand the local market, know how to price a home strategically, and have the know-how to market it effectively to attract qualified buyers.

So when they offer advice—about pricing, staging, timing, or marketing—it's natural to trust that they know what they're doing.

However, it's still worth asking thoughtful questions to make sure their advice and strategy fits your specific goals and circumstances.

That's especially true when agents have extremely different views on how to market your home….

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In recent years, it hasn't been unusual to list a home and have it go under contract in a matter of days—often with multiple offers, sometimes above asking price, and occasionally with eager backup buyers waiting in the wings. During that time, many sellers didn't even need to entertain a buyer's request for a concession. In fact, buyers were often the ones waiving contingencies just to compete.

So if you're planning to sell soon, it's only natural to expect a similar experience.

But the reality is, in many areas and price ranges, the market is adjusting—and it's important to understand what those changes mean, and what they don't.

What Is a Seller Concession?

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If you've been planning on selling your house, or are currently in the middle of doing so, you've probably heard that there will be some changes in how your home can be listed and marketed, with regard to a commission being offered (or not) to buyers' agents.

While some listing agents may already be implementing the changes ahead of time, as of August 17, 2024, your agent cannot include an offer to compensate buyers' agents on a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which is a local marketplace used by both buyer brokers and listing brokers to share information about properties for sale.

Some sellers may misinterpret this as saying that they're no longer allowed to offer compensation to buyers' agents at all, but 

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