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Rainmaker
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Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239
Real Estate One - Commerce, MI
Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

All homes sell.  Never advertise a negative.  Get buyers in the house so they can make a decision

Feb 17, 2015 08:08 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Price cures all, if it is priced according to reflect it need a new or remodeled kitchen i dont have a problem. 

Feb 17, 2015 08:41 AM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

You price accordingly.

Sometimes it takes a while for the seller to realize the new appliances were installed when they moved in, 11 years ago.

Having a few printouts of home currently for sale, with which this home will be competing, could prove helpful.

Feb 17, 2015 06:34 AM
Rainer
341,353
Ron Tissier
Chapman Hall Premier Realtors (404) 580-9069 - Atlanta, GA
Defining Homes. Defining Lifestyles.

I find that it often helps to discuss the potential "money left on the table" with Sellers if important updates/upgrades are not done, especially to kitchens and baths.  Either way, always price accordingly.

Feb 17, 2015 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
634,532
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Take the Sellers to some other listings in their area so they see the competition. Then price it with a reduction for the needed upgrades in the kitchen or let them decide to make the changes before they sell.

Feb 17, 2015 12:02 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I would tell them what I thought need changed and then asked them how they felt about it.  You may find a compromise somewhere, that you have not thought of.

Feb 17, 2015 11:54 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

I would price accordingly.   Normally the ROI on redoing a kitchen is only 60-70%.  If there are one or two simple and inexpensive things to help then do suggest.

Feb 17, 2015 06:53 AM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thanks for your comment Jill Murty , have a great week

Feb 17, 2015 06:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA
Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

I'd let the sellers know it's very likely they'll get some pushback on the kitchen and to price accordingly.

You can certainly ask if they're willing to do relatively minor things to make the kitchen show less dungeon-like.

Feb 17, 2015 06:31 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Find that percentage of the mkt that likes this type of home.

Oct 25, 2019 10:23 PM
Rainer
279,878
Dipti Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
On a team with Praful Thakkar

If the seller can 'upgrade' it, wait for listing.

Jun 26, 2018 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
630,251
Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

If it is possible, suggest the same to the seller.

Feb 12, 2018 09:48 PM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I follow the flow of the conversations.

Jan 25, 2018 05:49 AM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thanks you Russ and Ron for your input hope you have a super day

Feb 17, 2015 10:49 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I would price it to reflect the kitchen upgrades needed.

Feb 17, 2015 09:58 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

You price is right for the work involbed to "fix/upgrade" kitchen. Make sure sellers know what they are competing against.

Feb 17, 2015 09:06 PM
Rainer
273,587
Richard Robibero, e-Pro, ABR, SRS
Panorama R.E. Limited - Toronto, ON
Selling Your Home as if it were My Own!

Redoing a kitchen is not small potatoes. In addition to the most expensive room in the home there will also be disruption. I would point it out to the seller that it could be a challenge so let's price it right.

Price accordingly and sell on potential.

Feb 17, 2015 08:57 PM
Rainmaker
3,340,443
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Point it out...that "in some people's opinion.....the kitchen would look better if".....if it is practical and you don't have a load bearing wall....get a price on opening it up...if the Seller does not want to do it and it is a consistent comment by buyers...show  them what it would cost.

Feb 17, 2015 05:43 PM
Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Depends on the price. Many of my buyers would like to buy a big less and did it what they like. Some buyers agree to pay premium for remodeled properties. So, it depends what your seller want to do.

Feb 17, 2015 04:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

The kitchen can tend to be an important selling point in a house. I would try to get them to do some upgrades and changes. If not...price to sell. 

Feb 17, 2015 02:32 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Raoul, well, maybe a buyer will come into the house with the Property Brothers (the guys from HGTV) who will open up the wall for them. 

Feb 17, 2015 01:46 PM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thank you Christine for your comment , have a great evening

Feb 17, 2015 12:51 PM
Rainmaker
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Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

I think you need to discuss it with the seller and price as a result.

Feb 17, 2015 12:50 PM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thank you Kathleen for you input ,i like it ; have a great month

Feb 17, 2015 12:04 PM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thank you Larry for your comment , have a great month

Feb 17, 2015 11:56 AM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thanks Scott i do agree with you ,and thank your comment have a great month

Feb 17, 2015 08:45 AM
Rainer
368,326
Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thanks Debbie Gartner for your input , have a great week

Feb 17, 2015 07:00 AM
Rainer
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Raoul Loustaunau
EXP REALTY - Phoenix, AZ
urhomefinder.com myvaluetoday.com

thanks for your comment Annette Lawrence; have a great day

Feb 17, 2015 06:43 AM