• 20% of the most reported software bugs cause 80% of software crashes RELATING THE 80/20 RULE TO SELLING Understanding the 80/20 rule concept can save you time in selling your home. Applying the 80/ 20 rule, you stop trying to sell people on the entire home. Applying the rule, you can highlight the 20% of your home’s features that make it special. The remaining 80% of your home still affects the buyer’s decision, so don’t neglect it, but in photographs and showings, feature the elements that make your home special. Your selling point won’t be the common features your home shares with the other properties on the market. Instead, use your home’s unique features to grab the attention of buyers who are interested in those distinctive features. BUYER’S STORY When Vince and Sue were shopping for a new home, Vince wanted an ocean view of the Pacific. They looked at many desirable properties on Vancouver Island but didn’t find any that were right for them. Some were overpriced; others had obstructed views. The
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