CHILDREN (AND PETS) SHOULD BE UNSEEN, UNHEARD EEN, UNHEARD You know I love my children and my dog Delaney! However, pets and children can both cost money if not managed effectively, adversely affecting a buyers experience of your home! You should plan for your children and pets to be elsewhere. At a minimum make sure dogs or cats are crated or leashed, and no toys lying about or dog hair on the sofa. It goes without saying, dishes should always be done and the kitchen sparkling. I have a list of housekeepers that are available for hire to help you out during these critical weeks. The pressure of showing to everyone even mildly interested in looking (not necessarily buying) may come from the idea that the more your home is seen, the more quickly and easily your home will sell. Many real estate agents provide their clients with dozens of homes to consider without a clear picture of what the buyer wants. Low-interest traffic can be heavy and a burden on the seller’s time, energy, and resources. Since a showing can take an hour or hours, finding an interested buyer is what matters most. The home will be shown to many more uninterested than interested buyers. How many times will you have to show your home? In an ideal world, your property would be shown to serious buyers only. However, many “Sunday afternoon window shoppers” exist in the real estate business. You shouldn’t waste your time trying to appeal to uninterested buyers. This is where planning, organizing, and the professional help of a qualified real estate agent enables you to handle even the most intimidating tasks without wasting efforts.
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