8 Rules of Etiquette Every Home Seller Must Know

Even in a buyers market, sellers should know the rules of etiquette. Buying a house is a very emotional event. Do or say the wrong things, and you could lose the potential buyer.

8 Rules of Etiquette Every Home Seller Must Know

Rules of Etiquette for Sellers

If you’re trying to sell your home, you’ve probably scrutinized it, staged it, and scrubbed it down from floorboards to rooftop as if the folks from Architectural Digest were stopping by for a cover shoot. OK, so it’s in immaculate shape—but your home isn’t the only thing under scrutiny here. You are, too! That’s right: No matter how nice your home is, your behavior can also affect how buyers feel about making an offer.

Source: 8 Unwritten Etiquette Rules Every Home Seller Should Know – Real Estate News and Advice – realtor.com

The 8 rules of etiquette include:

  1. Leave the House

  2. Take your pets with you

  3. Move your car (to allow visitors to park)

  4. Offer some refreshments

  5. Leave important documents out for viewing

  6. Wait patiently for feedback

  7. Price the home correctly

  8. Listen to professional advice

 

No matter what kind of market it is, yes even in a strong buyers market, it is a good idea for the home seller to follow some of these rules of etiquettes.  Purchasing a home is a very emotional process:  do or say the wrong thing to a buyer, and you could lose him/her.

Check out the full post on realtor.com for all the details.

On a related note, if you’re looking to sell your house or condo, and planing on hosting an Open House as part of your sellig strategy, here are some tips on holding a successful O.H.

5 Tips to hold your best Open House ever

The success of open houses can really depend on a number of things. Some things we simply have zero control over, such as weather patterns, current market conditions and traffic, but others are easier to deal with so we can make our home better. If the previous owners have taken the time to declutter and improve the curb appeal of your current home, then you will have a far easier time dealing with the following tips: More info via Winnipeg’s Real Estate Blog


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About the Publisher

Bo Kauffmann is a residential real estate agent with over 18 yrs experience in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals.  Inducted into the REMAX Hall of Fame in 2010 and receiving the REMAX Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, Bo has sold over 500 houses and condos in the Greater Winnipeg market.  He is an accredited buyer representative (A.B.R.) and a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist.   Bo provides exceptional service to First-Time Home-Buyers, Seniors looking to downsize and Home Sellers of all ages.   He can be reached easily  By E-Mail or call/text him  Call/Text Here

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