10 Things NOT To HAVE When Selling Your House!
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Tips for Selling Your Home Successfully! 🏠
Getting ready to sell your home? Don't make these common mistakes that could jeopardize your sale or cost you money! Removing these items and not having this when selling your home is crucial.
1. Remove Personal Photos and Memorabilia:
Say by (For Now) to family photos and personal mementos! Depersonalizing your space is key to helping buyers envision themselves in your home.
2. Secure Your Valuables:
Protect your prized possessions! Safeguard valuables during showings to prevent theft and maintain security.
3. Safeguard Your Documents:
Keep personal documents out of sight! It's essential to store away sensitive information to protect your privacy during the selling process.
4. Minimize Political and Religious Items:
Appeal to a broad audience! Removing political and religious items can help attract more buyers and avoid potential conflicts.
5. Hide Fireplace Keys:
Safety first! Ensure your gas fireplace remains secure by concealing the keys during showings to prevent accidents and ensure peace of mind.
6. Neutralize Wall Colors:
Create a blank canvas! Explore the importance of neutralizing wall colors to appeal to a wide range of tastes and preferences among potential buyers.
7. Vacate the Premises During Showings:
Give buyers space to imagine their future! Learn why stepping away during showings can help buyers envision themselves living in your home without distractions.
8. Manage Pets Effectively:
Keep furry friends at bay! Discover strategies for managing pets during showings to avoid potential allergies or disruptions for buyers.
9. Eliminate Strong Odors:
Freshen up your space! Explore tips for neutralizing odors to create a welcoming atmosphere that entices buyers.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Home Selling Tip #1 - Remove All Personal Photos and Memorabilia
02:09 Home Selling Tip #2 - Remove All Valuables From Your Home
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What's 1 thing that, if you saw it, could prevent you from buying the home?
The neighbor's Trump 2024 flag. Especially if more than one neighbor is flying one.
Such an interesting point! Really shows how much neighbors can impact a home sale.
Reminds me of when someone was in escrow and backed out because they realized the neighbors had loud garage band rehearsals on week nights.
So many dealbreakers, some out in the open and some hidden and not so obvious if you don't visit the home at different times throughout the day/week.
Cigarettes, vapes, weed, anything to do with smoke or smoke damage. Don't want to mess with the smell.
Also the point about the owner being there for the showing was spot on. Toured a house once when we were looking with the wife conducting the tour and the husband just kind of hanging out in the background. Was super awkward, couldn't wait to get out of there. Would have at least considered the house otherwise.
I completely agree with you. Smoke sticks to everything, and remediating the home can get costly, depending on how severe it is.
Oh yeah, it's not comfortable for anyone when the owner is present during any showings. I completely understand their perspective and wanting to be involved every step of the way in the sale of their investment, but it can really hinder a sale.
Even if the seller and buyer are friends or are acquainted in any way, I still advise against it.
Hopefully it was for the best and you landed your dream home afterward!
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My agent did not do an open house on my home, for the reasons you stated elsewhere. She did do a brokers open, pulling out all the stops with food and prizes. Just as you have done here, she gave me all the tips for showings. One thing I don’t think you mentioned (or did you?) was to take away medicines in case you get a showing to a drug seeker or even just someone who likes to open medicine cabinets and then knows you have gout or diabetes or heart trouble.
Sounds like you have a great agent!
That is a good one that I did not mention in this video, but is so important!
Hopefully others will see your comment, thank you for adding that!
Thanks to this guy, I'll never have an open house.
I won’t as well !
Okay, here is my honest (long) opinion on open houses. They're often seen as a standard part of selling a home, but their effectiveness can vary, and they're NOT done for the reasons sellers think they are done. Here's why:
For some agents, open houses serve a dual purpose. They're not just about showcasing the property but also about networking, potentially finding new clients, and self promoting. Some agents consider them a valuable part of their lead generation strategy. It's a way for them to meet people face-to-face.
For some agents, this is the only way they market the home besides listing in in the MLS. They will tell you how great it is and how they'll host every weekend. This is a very passive approach even though it seems active.
In reality, a great agent won't do that. They will actively and strategically get your home sold. Calling everyone in their network personally to find a buyer, calling every agent that has sold a home near yours to see if they have active buyers still looking in that area, and so on.
Open houses don't always result in a sale (often the case). Many of the people who attend are simply curious neighbors or casual browsers. That said, there's still potential value in hosting them.
If you're looking for a real estate agent, attending open houses can be a great way to assess different agents' styles and approaches. You can observe how they interact with visitors, their level of professionalism, and their knowledge of the property and the local market.
From the seller's perspective, hosting an open house during the first weekend your home is on the market can generate buzz and attract potential buyers (IF done properly and marketed properly). While many could be nosy neighbors, you never know who they might know or what connections they might have. There's always the chance that they could refer interested parties to your agent.
If you prefer to avoid public showings, there's an alternative: broker previews. These are essentially open houses exclusively for agents, offering a more targeted approach to showcasing your home to real estate agents who may have clients actively searching for properties like yours.
**Some sellers will purchase cameras like Ring cameras to place in each room and place a sign at the front door to let people know there is audio/visual surveillance.**
I decided that long ago.
@@DominicQuintanilla Broker previews seem a good idea. I might do the Ring camera thing in my empty house just to make everyone behave.
Had a customer I sold a house to who later admitted she was stealing drugs out of everyone’s medicine cabinet. 😱 I just thought she had a weak bladder. Sometimes husband and wives split up during the showing. I try to stick with the buyer but you can’t always.
There are a lot of tire kickers in Seattle. The eventual buyer showed up just as I was shooing a large fly or bee out the front door. Thankfully they were not put off.
They're everywhere unfortunately! That's good to hear you got it sold! Are you an agent or did you sell your own home?
I had two bras stolen during our home open house. No Open Houses!
Oh wow, definitely not what you'd expect at an open house! Sorry to hear that happened to you. Hopefully everything else went smoothly for you!
That’s rude
We had things stolen from my parents’ home and even looked like someone tried to open a sealed box we had in their garage (no open house).
@@TheDriftwoodlover Thanks for sharing! So sorry to hear that!
This is all things your realtor should be doing for you .
Realtors should definitely guide you and educate you on this 100% agree
Sold my home, my parents and my in laws, and their Florida house! No open houses! And no real estate sign in the front yard! By appointment only, no looky Lou's!
That’s awesome that you sold all those homes without even needing an open house or even a sign. Keeping it to appointments only is a smart way to dodge the looky-loos. How did it all go? Are you an agent yourself?
And people respected the appointment only?
@@lisaaustin4561 Curious how their experience was also. In my experience, when the house is priced correctly, it will sell regardless of open houses.
@@lisaaustin4561 yes!
@@DominicQuintanilla no , not an agent, just a Mom, at the time, helped my husband run a Tool and die company, south of Boston Ma
I went to one buyer-operated open house where the buyer and half a dozen other people and a big dog were lounging in the very small living room. Sure, they had cookies in the oven, but having that crowded living room was very off-putting and obviously you couldn't even get a good look at it.
Oh wow, that can definitely be distracting and make things somewhat uncomfortable. Similar to your experience, I went to a seller-operated open house, and the seller thought it would be a good idea to have family and friends around to show the house's potential for entertaining. Unfortunately, it ended up being too many people and even a couple of pets walking around sniffing everyone. The place felt cramped. It was hard to move around or get a good look at anything and a buyer who had allergies to pet dander walked right back out immediately as I was walking in.
Re scents…I am very allergic to many artificial scents..I will not stay in a house that has scented candles, if air fresheners have been used or even if someone in the house is a heavy perfume/ cologne user…it’s just not worth it. I am also aware that scents, even mild ones trigger headaches in some people…just please air the house out well for up to weeks before showing.
You say to detach - so why do buyers not do the same thing? you are not buying their things, just the house. So why do people freak out over collectibles, paint, wall paper (come on, folks - those are cosmetic!) or someone else's religion. Those things are not going to be there when you move in. Removing personal photos may be a security things, but not if all those people are dead. Removing all your valuables? I LIVE there, I may need what is considered a valuable. If the agent isn't watching the potential buyer, that is a horrible agent. I have never walked through a home without the agent being nearby keeping an eye out. I especially wold never trust an agent who only interested in their PHONE.
Unfortunately, buyers can be quite selective, and as sellers, we're somewhat at their mercy. I agree with you, it's unfortunate that this happens.
If you want your house to sell for top dollar, you have to make it look it’s best
Great information as always!
Thank you!🙏
All essential advice! However, "take them with you"? Take them where? You are living there. If you mean "with you" during the house showing, that's a ton of stuff to temporarily put in your car. This is why, no matter what it costs me, when I sell my last house that I am in now I will have already moved out, probably to an assisted living place. I will not go through another stressful move like twice before. Personally, I'd far rather see an empty house if I were buying; you see more flaws and are not distracted by other people's things.
Thank you!! Such a great point. Having a vacant house that is staged is definitely more ideal and easier on you as the seller. Temporary storage units like Pods are a great option as well. I agree with you, it makes your life less stressful if you don't have to live in the house while trying to sell it.
All good info. Thorough explanations and smart concepts.
Happy you thought so, thank you!
@@DominicQuintanilla 100%. Been in RE since 1987. You definitely know your business and take it seriously. Always great to see.
@@ReallyStrongGuy That really means a lot coming from someone with your experience! Thank you, I really appreciate the compliment.
@@DominicQuintanilla Yes, sir. I've literally dealt with 1000"s of agents. You are a credit to the industry. Keep up the great work!
@@ReallyStrongGuy 🙏Thank you!
Great tips!
I'm glad you think so! I appreciate your feedback!
Great points that I have not seen!
I'm glad those points were new to you! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
ONE: Get your hideous furniture OUT! I went to an open house but couldn’t get past ugly faux leather sofa complete with CUP HOLDERS! Also the 90” TV. As the focus of the room. Who lives like this!
It's amazing what simple fixes can make the biggest difference! Sometimes there are things that just distract us so much and keep us from seeing the full potential.
Who lives like this? Just about everyone I know. We are not as wealthy, so we only have a 65" TV.
Have the mental capacity to look past furnishings and see the bones of the home and how you can make it your own.
@@chomama1628 Such a great perspective and so true. The ones that are able to do this, are able to spot the diamonds in the rough and do very well long term.
I can see you haven’t been touring houses in Pittsburgh 🤣
Want to know how much green shag carpet I have seen?
I would have appreciated real estate agents CLOSING THE DOORS TO THE OUTSIDE before they left the property in the middle of January. Did not appreciate walking into a 40 degree house
Oh wow, I would be just as frustrated that's not cool at all! That should not happen
The realtor is supposed to be with the people she’s showing. Not more than one couple at a time. That’s what you are paying commission doer. NO LOCKBOX! Everything he’s saying does happen but it’s usually with a lockbox.
I’m a realtor in PA I use a lockbox when a house is vacant. And the only one that can open it is another realtor with an electronic key
Open houses do not work. Only your nosy neighbors stop by.
You're not alone in that perspective! A lot of sellers find that open houses often attract more curious neighbors than serious buyers. That's why many opt for more targeted strategies like private showings or broker previews, which tend to bring in people who are genuinely interested in buying. It definitely depends on the market and the specific neighborhood, but focusing on tailored showings can often be a more efficient use of time and effort. What's been your experience with showing your home?
One of my neighbors who stopped by while the realtor was not there was witnessed by me stealing my mail. I told the realtor not to let him inside, because he was probably trying to case my home looking for more things to steal. I also didn't feel safe with him around.
@@user-us9rv8yw3s Thats awful! There is research stating that hardly any sales occur through open houses. Another waste of time is those realtor get together’s they’ll have at your home.
@@user-us9rv8yw3sso sorry you had to deal with that!
I’ve never been a fan of open houses
But I welcome nosy neighbors Nosy neighbors talk to others about your property and maybe bring you a buyer
Well done. I've bought and sold several and these are second nature when you've been on both sides of the process. That's the hideous mistake first-time HOUSE buyers. If you bought Condo and are now buying house for first time You Are a FTHB . One other thing that is worth noting is that this guy tends to be talking about Jumbo houses. Any house that is not Jumbo these days fly off the MLS in days with zero improvements. He is talking about anything that a Jumbo Mort these are a lot harder to sell and you've got to follow these rules
Thank you! You're right that in hot markets, homes can sell fast without needing much done. But these tips are great for any home/condo/townhome, not just the big, expensive ones. They help make sure you're getting the best sale price, no matter what kind of house you're selling. I've seen condos/townhomes sit on the market for 90+ days while their neighbor's with the same layout sold in 1 week. Completely agree, condos and townhomes typically appeal to a bigger buyer pool due to their affordability and can sell quickly.
Maybe there are only Jumbos where he sells?
I have noticed smaller homes that are priced under 150k going off in days. As long as they don’t have structural issues
Held true in Fl in 70s.
I find the suggestions sad. I would not remotely care what’s in the house I might buy. Why do I care if the person who lives there is religious or weird? They’re moving out. I’ve never painted to sell my house and I always have lots of color, like a different one in every room. Nobody cared.
This sounds like “try not to live in your house while you’re trying to sell it”.😂😂😂
It's a good reminder that there isn't a one-size-fits-all strategy when it comes to selling houses.😄 As you mentioned, your experiences with keeping your unique colors and personal style worked out just fine. This can happen especially in markets where buyers might be looking for something beyond the typical cookie-cutter presentation, or where inventory is low and buyer demand is high. It really depends on the market conditions and the preferences of the buyers looking in that area. Each situation might require a different approach to get the best results. Happy to hear it has worked out well for you!
@@DominicQuintanilla Of course, real estate is definately local. I just hate to hear realtors pushing people to spend a bunch of money “neutralizing” their house when they may not really need to. I saw a video once of a really young buyer that highly disliked a house because of the interior paint colors. Like she was no longer interested in looking at it. I thought, wow, honey, you’re in for a ton of disappointment 😂
@@katydid2877 You're 100% right and it can get so costly. So important to know what you'll actually see a return on vs throwing money away. Not all improvements will net you more money, but making the right changes can definitely pay for themselves and then some.
I would really be offended if the real estate agent during an open house was just sitting there on their phone. For god sake, get some professional behavior. Be present with the people that are there. Check your phone later.
Unfortunately, this happens more often than you would think.
@@DominicQuintanilla there’s no pride in one’s work anymore. I probably would not deal with that real estate agent if I had my choices. if you can’t be present for people, then why are you even there? Open the door and walk away. Doesn’t do any good to be sitting there doing nothing.
@@nogames8982 I agree with you 100%, very unprofessional.
Should Not be encouraging 'bidding wars'. Shame on realtors that do that!!
Bidding wars can definitely be challenging, and it’s important that they are handled with integrity. A good realtor’s goal is to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties, ensuring the process is fair and transparent. Bidding wars occur in competitive markets naturally when the home is priced correctly and buyers are willing to pay what they feel the home is worth.
Realtors have no control over that. Affordable housing is difficult to find all over the country. Inventory is low
100% True
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Thank you!
These days… Flags are dog whistles.
They’re flying flags in Arizona to try and keep commifornians from buying.
@@djv.8424 Unfortunately, it didn’t work.
You mean the American flag. That belongs to all of us The veterans in my family and yours sacrificed and died for that flag
I always put flags out for my open houses. And I’ve never had an issue