MLS Comments and Negotiations 101, Yes a little Rant!

Ok, this is my first rant and hopefully a little help for home sellers. I review the MLS daily to be kept up to date on what is happening in the area, any best buys that may come along and honestly I just like to look at the houses. But one thing I don't like to see is comments from listing agents that give away the farm.

I get the market is slow and sellers are getting anxious and want their homes sold but when I come across terms like the one noted below, I often wonder, who are they benefiting the home seller or buyer? What comes to mind..... Negotiations 101: Never show all your cards up front.

Below is an example of some recent comments I have come across lately, no editing provided.

PRICE IS REDUCED $30,000 TO SELL!!! $100,000 BELOW OTHER COMPS!!! RELOCATION FORCES SALE. SELLER WANTS HOUSE SOLD NOW. MAKE ANY OFFER!!

Motivated owner has moved out of state and is very anxious to sell.

Reduced again for an offer - ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED. Sellers have relocated and need this sold NOW!

SELL IT - OWNER'S MOVED ALREADY - MAKE OFFERS - EVERYTHING NEGOTIABLE

Seller is anxious to hear your offer. Her last transaction fell through escrow. She has since closed escrow on her new home and now has two mortgage payments. Be creative, write an offer

****3% COMMISSION*****GO DIRECT*****SELLER PREFERS TO GET OFFERS AND NEGOTIATE -VS- JUST LOWERING THE PRICE*****

Seller is extrememly motivated. Has moved to new home. (=2 Mortgages!)

Seller is extremely motivated and will entertain ALL offers. If your buyer needs closing cost I AM THERE FOR YOU *********

Just Fell Out Of Escrow . . . Submit All Offers. Sellers Have Bought Another Home And Need To Move Now! Sellers Are Very Motivated

And my all time favorite (not!) HELP ME SALE THIS HOUSE THE SELLER IS DRIVING ME NUTS! BRING ME AN OFFER AND I WILL TRY TO GET IT THROUGH.

Future home sellers as you search for an Agent to help you sell your home make sure to know their complete background. Ask them for copies of the last Agent MLS sheets. As well, what are their true success numbers: Listing to sale price ratio, average days on the market, percentage of closed sales, etc?

In addition, as you hire a professional Realtor® trust they get you want to sell your home at the least expensive way you/they can. If agents don't work hard to negotiate what you'll pay them, imagine how hard they will negotiate on your behalf and I am just saying you can bet you'll probably see a few comments similar to the above.

Remember, anyone can help you sell your home, but a true professional is going to ensure your best interest is always being looked after.

Kelly Turbevilleis one of South Orange County premier Realtors® focusing in the Saddleback Valley and the communities of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Foothill Ranch, Trabuco Canyon, Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Whether she's helping a first time buyer accomplish the goal of homeownership, or coaching a homeowner on how to use their equity to step up into a nice home or use it to buy an investment property or finding exclusive properties for the high end consumer. Kelly is committed to making it happen. So if you're considering selling or buying ahome in Saddleback Valley, call Kelly to schedule a free consultation. Whatever your dream, with Kelly at your side, It's Possible!

The above information is provided as an opinion and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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