Let’s discuss Jay’s Top Ten Mistakes when selling your Home:

• Your asking Price is too high - the market sets the price, not agents or homeowners
• Condition of your home - not up to current standards set by your competition
• Lack of curb appeal - We are a visual society. I have tons of ideas for curb appeal.
• Home Depot Overload - aka try not to over -improve your home. Get advice on remodeling returns.
• Pay for an Inspection and Appraisal Upfront - increases YOUR negotiation position
  
• Dark colored rooms and walls - scare people away..paint is cheap..use it!
  
• Skidaddle - when your house is being shown by a Realtor..don’t hang around!
• 6 Week Magic- the first 6-8 weeks on the market are crucial..Be prepared.
• Let your agent negotiate - Stay behind the scenes for better results.
• Act quickly - when offers arrive on your doorstep. Or your house may end up like this one below…
  

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UPDATE:  Received 2 calls for feedback from the listing agents.  Restored my faith!  And the 1 agent that did follow up, we have presented an offer as it was one of the best houses in the area in that price range.

Started to work with a single mom who is looking to buy in Parker, CO. We have started the search in Stroh Ranch area and visited 6 homes the other day. All were under $220k and out of the 6, 2 were in what I would call showable condition. One was under contract and vacant. Out of the six, I have not received one call from their listing agent for feedback. Sure, some sent automated email for feedback, but here’s the thing. This business is a people business and if you cannot pick up the phone to follow-up with buyer’s agents, then you are doing a disservice to your sellers. Out of the six, one house was beautifully staged, had cookies (big hit with kids), was recently painted with designer colors and priced right. This house will sell before the others.

One house that has been on the market for 46 days, didnt even have a yard sign in the front yard. I asked the lady who was smoking profusely in her kitchen (I guess she didnt want to sell the house) where her sign was. She kinda shrugged and said, “I guess he hasnt brought it out yet.” As a Realtor, these scenarios make my blood curdle. So..expect more people! Expect pictures for your listings, (we can now put up to 10 in the MLS), Expect good signage and flyers, expect your agent will call for feedback, expect virtual tours if your selling your Colorado home. And if your not getting this basic level of marketing ..its time to find someone that is ready to hustle to sell your house in this very soft buyer’s market. Good day.

“Jay,

A quick note to say how impressed we were with your marketing of my mom’s house that I grew up in. You kept us in the loop throughout the process and marketed the house very professionally. We look forward to referring you to our friends and family! ”
Glenn Benjamin