Sunday, September 30, 2007
If you love reality television shows and you are thinking of selling your house, whether by yourself or, hopefully, with the help of a real estate professional, Sell This House on A&E. I love this show because homeowners are confronted with all the imperfections they fail to see when an open house is scheduled prior to any updates. Then they watch a video playback of all the comments made by prospective buyers and learn that what they perceive to be wonderful, is not at all what buyers are looking for. A dedicated team of experts then come in and, in a very short period of time, the home is staged for an open house that often draws offers. It is not only entertaining, but it's also very useful for prospective sellers. I would urge any person thinking of selling to go with an expert in the real estate who can carefully guide you through the very complex selling process. Attempting to sell your home yourself in this market is not a very good idea. When you need medical attention, you go to a doctor and not try to cure yourself; when you need to buy or sell your home, rely on an expert in the real estate industry to protect your best interests in all stages of home sales.