My Buyer's Are Complaining!

Twice last week I had buyers comment on why someone would list their house with a person who was either lazy or incompetent!

The First: I just listed my clients home and we were looking for a condobetween $250,000 to $300,000. There were 5 in an area they liked but when we pulled up the listings, one listing had only 1 picture, another had 1 picture (an old one at that) and get this, no remarks about anything! The other 3 listings were done properly and guess which one we went to see? Guess which ones we purchased?

Their complaint why would someone put a listing on MLS with poor descriptions and only one picture?The Second: My clients were looking to purchase a 2 storey home between $325,000 to $375,000. There were 6 that met most of the criteria so I attempted to make appointments for 2 days forward. 3 appointments were confirmed within 2 hours, 1 in about 6 hours and the other two?

I emailed, called, touchbased one and to no avail. I finally called the Broker of Record who intervened and got a call back that it was OK to show. Never ever did hear from the second sales person.

My clients ended up purchasing one of the first 3 homes we saw.

Both of these clients were amazed of the lack of courtesy, the poor communications and the obvious lack of due diligence in representing their clients some of these listing sales representatives have shown.If you are thinking of selling your home, ask to see how the person you choose markets your home. Don't take their word for it, ask them to show you their last 3 listings. It could make a huge difference for you!

Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner

          

'NOT ALL REALTORS* ARE THE SAME', One call or email to me and you will know why!

Your London and S/W Ontario source for results!

519-435-1600   www.enveloperealestate.com

5 comments • Ty Lacroix • February 22 2010 01:55PM

How TO Select Home Improvements That Pay Dividends?

  Generally speaking, there are two ways to go about home improvements.  You're either going to splurge on your home because it's your palace and you simply want a beautiful place to live, OR, you're going to take a more logical, pragmatic approach designed to increase your home's value. Problem is, you'll never achieve both.   In fact, many homeowners expose themselves to the very problems they're trying to avoid in the process of home fix-ups.

     Take Carol and Tom Jenkins, who four years ago purchased a home for $190,000.  Since buying their home, they've spent over $60,000 fixing it up and making it the "perfect" place to live.  A few months ago, they put the home on the market at $270,000.   The best offer they received was only $235,000.  Their mistake?  Spending money on amenities and features that was ancillary to the value of the home. 

     Just because you spend $30,000 on the fix-up of your home doesn't mean you're going to get it out when you sell.  It doesn't automatically make your home worth $30,000 more.  And that's exactly why you need to know which fix-ups pay off big, and which ones will cost you potentially thousands of dollars. 

    There's no question about it, getting top dollar out of your home can be tricky.  One false move can cost you thousands. That's why I created a proprietary program meant specifically for homeowners looking for a fast, top dollar sale. Call me at 519-435-1600 and ask about my Home Seller Fix-up report that will get you a great return on your renovation and a Free Home Audit.

Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner

          

'NOT ALL REALTORS* ARE THE SAME', One call or email to me and you will know why!

Your London and S/W Ontario source for results!

519-435-1600   www.enveloperealestate.com

4 comments • Ty Lacroix • January 27 2010 11:57AM

Look at Those Big Beautiful Bedrooms!

Part 6 of Easy & Inexpensive Ways to Prepare Your Home For Sale

  

Look at Those Big Beautiful Bedrooms!

  Bedrooms are a key part of the home buying experience. Bigger is better. Nobody comments favorably about "what lovely tiny bedrooms". Just like other areas of the house, clutter takes up space and makes rooms look smaller.

 Here are some tips to make your bedrooms look Bigger and Brighter:

 •·         New bedspreads or quilts can really make a bedroom look inviting.

•·         Make your bed look pretty and make sure the bedspread or quilt fits the bed properly and hang low enough to cover the view under the bed. Buyers won't look under the bed, so you can store other non essential items there (preferably in low storage boxes) Note from Ty: this idea proves that I did not write all of this article, I have gathered this information a bit here and there!

•·         Put away the stacks of reading material on nightstands and just leave room for one good book. (again, no Playgirl or Playboy)

 •·         In kid's rooms, posters, photos, drawings and awards are all personal items that should be taken down for showing the house. You want the buyers to imagine the rooms as their own.

•·         Remove the super-ninja turtle posters or torn out magazine covers in kids or teenagers' bedrooms. (or that old Raquel Welch poster)

•·         Put away all items that are hanging off the back of doors. Cluttered and clanking doors often make the room feel smaller - especially if they don't allow the door to open all the way.

•·         Remember that buyers are most likely going to look in your closets, so a better place to hide things is under the bed. Make sure the closets are as spacious looking as they can be. Remove all the clothes, shoes and stuff that are not being used right away.

•·         In kids bedrooms be sure and put the toys in boxes or better yet bins with lids that can be shut closed and slid under the bed out of sight.

•·         Items that you don't need should be taken out of the closet to make them more spacious, get an early start and pack items in boxes and store them in the garage or basement

•·         Coordinate your clothing in your closets and line shoes up neatly so it looks as organized as possible.

 

Ty Lacroix Broker of Record & Owner

          

'NOT ALL REALTORS* ARE THE SAME', One call or email to me and you will know why!

Your London and S/W Ontario source for results!

519-435-1600   www.enveloperealestate.com

7 comments • Ty Lacroix • November 28 2009 09:49AM