• Home #4 sat on the market for over a year because it contained left over 50's era furnishings. The home was staged, and as a result, it sold about 2 weeks later. • Home #5 sat on the market for 6 months because it was overgrown with trees, shrubs, and uncut grass. One day of work by a yard service improved the curb appeal. New pictures were taken and as a result, the home finally sold. • Home #6 sat on the market for 6 months because of showing restrictions placed on the listing by the owner. Some changes were made in the marketing to “pre-sell” buyers on the home before they saw it. A buyer saw the home and was willing to wait for a showing. Once the buyer saw the home, they made an offer, and it finally sold. • Home #7 sat on the market for 6 months because the front door was blocked off, leaving only one entry door. The front door was replaced, and the entry path was lighted. As a result, the home sold about 10 days later. • Home #8 sat on the market for over a year because it had an unattractive floor plan. The home was staged to demonstrate that the floor plan was attractive. In addition, the marketing and pictures were improved. As a result, the home sold shortly after. • Home #9 sat on the market for 6 months because it was priced too high. The marketing and pictures were improved, and the price was reduced. The home sold about 20 days later. • Home #10 sat on the market for 4 months because the previous owners had animals in the home. The odor lingered in the home through numerous cleaning events. The realtor recommended the services of an odor
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