FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7th, 2014
Nicole Anderson Walters
Lake Homes Realty
(205) 753-0225 cell
BIGGEST HOME SELLER MISTAKES
Survey of 1,000 Real Estate Agents Reveals the Top Six Ways to Sabotage the Sale of Your Home
Pell City, Alabama: The most common reasons that a house will not sell in a good market are often well within the control of the home seller according to a recent survey by the ActiveRain online real estate community. In a poll of over 1,000 real estate agents, it was revealed that the top six ways home sellers turn potential home buyers away are:
1. The home is overpriced
2. It is difficult to set a showing time
3. The seller is unwilling to depersonalize or declutter the home
4. Unpleasant odors
5. The seller is unwilling to negotiate with buyers
6. The seller refuses to make repairs
Nicole Anderson Walters, a local REALTOR with Lake Homes Realty, confirms that these same findings hold true for homes in the Pell City and surrounding areas. “It is up to the agent to educate the seller on aspects of the home selling process that can instantly turn off a potential buyer,” stated Walters. “However, some sellers get on the defensive when you point out pets, odors, and housekeeping, so it is a very fine line to walk!”
Walters reflects on a time she was showing a conservative couple homes in the Riverside area and was met with a very, unexpected surprise. After ringing the door bell and calling out their entrance, Walter’s clients were shocked to find a man in his underwear fast asleep on the living room couch. Needless to say, the couple decided to move on the next home in their search!
“I wish stories like this weren’t common in my line of work. A good real estate agent spends plenty of time with their sellers before their house ever goes on the market to avoid these expensive mistakes.”
About Nicole Anderson Walters:
Nicole has 7+ years of experience working in St. Clair, Talladega, and Jefferson counties. As a member of the St. Clair County Association of Realtors she was nominated by her peers and served as President in 2012, with past positions as Secretary, Vice President, and President Elect adding to her already outstanding accomplishments as a Realtor. In January 2013 she was invited to attend a statewide Leadership Class with Alabama Association of Realtors. She received training in Leadership, Politics, Public Relations, and Business Management. She is quoted as saying that this was ‘One of the best programs I have ever had the privilege to be a participant. More than growing my business, I grew within myself and made the best connections for friendship anyone could hope for!’ She currently serves on many state and local committees as well. She has quiet a large list of accolades in her career.
Her motto is: ‘Life is about building relationships and helping other people’. She also states; ‘I love to give and to help. Real estate challenges me in all areas of expertise. We are really in Public Relations, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Law, Politics, Advertising, ITT, and so much more.’
Specialties: Real Estate Agent, Waterfront Homes, New Construction and Existing Home Sales, Buyer Representative, Land, Negotiator, Foreclosure Specialist, and some Commercial.
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