A "message" from Message - One is a Lonely Number
One is a Lonely Number
I wonder how many people appreciate the fact, that they're pretty vulnerable when they put up a "For Sale by Owner" sign. I'm not talking so much about today's society but rather, it's almost impossible for the average home owner to judge who's coming to view their home until they arrive. Buyers, will no doubt exaggerate the weak points of the Seller's house. They will ask those embarrassing questions about the Seller's financing, interest rates and pay off penalties and that's only the beginning.
I've found a cute poem which deals with this problem and I want to share it with you:
Your house is perfection, a positive dazzle,
It took you a week and you're worn to a frazzle,
You've patched up the plaster and hidden the leaks,
And detoured the living room floor where it squeaks,
The "Ad's" in the paper, you're hoping to sell,
Today is the day and you wait for the bell.
Then it begins - there's knock at the door,
A couple of men and behind them more,
They're coming in droves and it's too good to be true,
You're right! They are Real Estate men after you.
You shut them all out and the telephone rings -
It's a Real Estate lady asking you things!
Next comes the "lookers" who poke through your drawers,
Sneer at your colour scheme, track up your floors.
Then comes the "Buyers", willing they say,
To move in tomorrow (if they don't have to pay),
Or they'll go get the cash, so consider it sold,
But they never come back and you're out in the cold.
At last you're so weary, you crawl into bed,
But you're dreading tomorrow and what lies ahead,
You try counting sheep, but give up and then - -
Count the "lookers" and "buyers" and Real Estate men.
(Author Unknown)
Today; with a sagging market in most areas, sales may seem almost impossible. But I can assure that is not the case. And unlike some places we hear about in the news, prices have not fallen through the roof. However, prices have fallen from their peak in April 2008, but for most people there's still a lot of equity in their current home, and no doubt, they will receive a tidy profit if they were to sell now. Take a moment to view current active listings in you area at http://www.lowermainlandproperties.org/
Hugh Message
Coldwell Banker 1st Pioneer Realty
22424 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 8N3
604-551-6584
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