[5-DayForum] Ad isssues

[Christina]

Bill,
I am in Denver and I just put my ad in the Rocky Mountain news for  
Wednesday. Due to letter and line constraints I couldn't put the add  
just as the book says. Will this break my sale?

The Ad is listed under the Littleton (my city) homes for sale section  
of the paper and reads:

           BY OWNER
      5/BR 3/Bth Ranch
      Big Kitch, Theatre
$149,500 or Best Offer
   Inspect Sat-Sun 10-5
   Will Be Sold Sunday
    HIGHEST BIDDER
         720-922-3181

Thanks for your feedback,

Christina


On Nov 6, 2007, at 11:46 AM, Bill Effros wrote:

> Nelson,
>
> Don't say anything.  Offer your home for 50% of what you believe  
> you can get for it.  Let potential buyers inspect it.  You don't  
> have to point out the carpet--people walk on it.  Hidden defects  
> should be fully disclosed in the inspection.  People will factor  
> the problems into their bids.  They understand this.  They know  
> your home is worth more than 50% of your starting price.  The may  
> or may not feel your home is worth 100% of what you think it's  
> worth.  They will let you know when they bid.  You are just a  
> referee--you don't call the play.
>
> Don't say "As-Is".  Don't say "Fixer Upper".  Don't say anything  
> beyond "This home will be sold to the highest bidder Sunday Night."
>
> Bill Effros
>
>
>
> Labrina Apuya wrote:
>> Hi Bill-
>>
>> Would I need to say that I will be providing a concession for the  
>> carpet?  Or is it sold "As-Is" and bid appropriately?
>>
>> Nelson
>>
>> On Nov 5, 2007 4:08 AM, Bill Effros <bill at effros.com> wrote:
>> Nelson,
>>
>> Don't call it a "fixer upper".  You are selling a home.  Everyone  
>> will be able to see what it needs, and they will discount their  
>> bids to a level they consider appropriate.  Provide an inspection  
>> report listing everything the home needs, then let buyers tell you  
>> what it's worth in the current market.
>>
>> You will net more money selling your home "as is" than you will by  
>> replacing the carpet.  This has been demonstrated repeatedly.
>>
>> Bill Effros
>>
>>
>>
>> Labrina Apuya wrote:
>>> Bill:
>>>
>>> We are looking to sell a home that needs the carpet replaced but  
>>> have no funds to do it.  Is it best to list it as a fixer upper?   
>>> Has this ever been done?  Did the property sell?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> Nelson
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