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Started by Monsterlover, November 05, 2009, 06:04:33 AM

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Monsterlover

#15
November 05, 2009, 12:33:48 PM
Damn h(nh)

Shit happens I guess.  The positive thing in your situation is that it's sold and you don't have to worry about it.

But shit, 50k is a bunch.  Hindsight. . .


Quote from: JEFF_H on November 05, 2009, 08:01:37 AM
is it de-cluttered when you show it?

I don't live there so yes, it's mostly empty.

We staged it and it looks pretty good.  Fresh paint everywhere and freshly refinished hard wood floors.

Quote from: MrIncredible on November 05, 2009, 08:03:03 AM
If you told the neighbors you'd leave if the house sold, they'd probably be waiting for each new potential buyer with cake and ice cream.

;D

Quote from: KnightofNi on November 05, 2009, 09:05:47 AM
you mean riding distance records not police, right?

Um. . . ok.  We can go with that

;D

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minnesotamonster

#16
November 05, 2009, 01:52:08 PM
Lower the price.


Probably not what you want to hear, but the few buyers that are out there are looking for a deal right now.

How many showings have you had? How many were in the first month? the last? 

What has the feedback been so far from the buyers that have looked at it?
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herm

#17
November 05, 2009, 02:15:16 PM
frankly, i dont think 6 months is all that long for a house to be on the market these days. you or your dad should look up some stats to get an idea of how long property in your area is staying on the market, at different price ranges.

If you drive the nicest car in the neighborhood, work in a cash business, and don't pay taxes, you're either a preacher or a drug dealer...

1KDS

#18
November 05, 2009, 03:43:22 PM
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Stella

#20
November 05, 2009, 04:39:29 PM
Send TINI shirtless pictures of yourself so she can analyze.  Based on her experience, maybe she'll suggest you stay there during open houses (or maybe further away).

[evil]
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Monsterlover

#21
November 05, 2009, 05:34:18 PM
[laugh]

rofl

c'mon, nobody wants to see my moobs.









. ..  or do they?
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Monsterlover

#22
November 05, 2009, 05:35:16 PM
also, I have already dropped the price once so far.

Lots of showings, good traffic at open houses.

Comments have been good, but that the house is small and the garage is too big.

Perhaps I should just join the two ;D
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IZ

#23
November 05, 2009, 07:03:11 PM
I'd like to see some pics.  We sold our last house in 2 hours and the previous one in 15 minutes!  Granted..the market was a lot different a few years ago (especially here in PHX) but we can help you out ML.
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TiNi

#24
November 06, 2009, 12:54:36 AM
Quote from: Stella on November 05, 2009, 04:39:29 PM
Send TINI shirtless pictures of yourself so she can analyze.  Based on her experience, maybe she'll suggest you stay there during open houses (or maybe further away).

[evil]

[laugh] omg..... i'm cracking up (not at your moobs ML) [laugh] and YoU owe me a new apple keyboard stella  [coffee]

Monsterlover

#25
November 06, 2009, 04:01:38 AM
Quote from: IZ on November 05, 2009, 07:03:11 PM
I'd like to see some pics.  We sold our last house in 2 hours and the previous one in 15 minutes!  Granted..the market was a lot different a few years ago (especially here in PHX) but we can help you out ML.

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/3955-Oxer-Road_Millcreek_PA_16505_1110016755?source=web

Click on featured tour.  There are more pics that are better quality.
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KnightofNi

#26
November 06, 2009, 04:25:21 AM
if the map at the bottom of that page is where your house is then maybe they don't want to live next to the airport.


move your house.


Quote from: Stella on November 05, 2009, 04:39:29 PM
Send TINI shirtless pictures of yourself so she can analyze.  Based on her experience, maybe she'll suggest you stay there during open houses (or maybe further away).

[evil]

i'm very tired today. i thought this said SELL tini shirtless pics...

though that is an option too.
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Monsterlover

#27
November 06, 2009, 04:57:00 AM
I do live near the airport.

However...

it is not the bustling epicenter of commerce here.

In fact

It's pretty sad.

No noise at night or early in the morning.  I hear the train tracks on the far side of the runway more than I hear planes.

Also, nobody has commented on the airport as why they didn't like the house.

Go figure.
"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

minnesotamonster

#28
November 06, 2009, 05:06:51 AM
Nice looking house ML.

I don't know your particular market (obviously), but the house being the size it is will likely be sold to first time home buyers. Have you tried offering some incentives that would bring in first time buyers? Maybe offer to pay all the closing costs? Make sure to really stress the first time home buyer credit that Obama is offering, and is now extending through May.
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red baron

#29
November 06, 2009, 05:14:52 AM
put in ads with the local car clubs/bike clubs ;)
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