699,277
Tough one. If you help them rid themselves of all those years of accumulation and if you put many hours into this project, you may be surprised when you find it listed by their "niece" in 4 months. Sign now and post date.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
1,661,936
I help find a fitting estate sale group. Then keep in touch via that. Getting the home listed quickly. Just closed one using this method.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque, NM
2,538,633
Good morning Althea. I'm assuming you want to assist them to get rid of stuff? There are folks around that assist folks that need to get rid of stuff, maybe you can assist them in finding someone.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
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Debbie Gartner
White Plains, NY
1,725,996
Every client is different in their expectations for a contact. At the close of each call, you might ask if you can call them back by a particular date, then make a note to call them in your CRM. Good question! You might also ask them if you can stop by from time-to-time. That gives you the 'green light for multiple contact methods. You might offer them an afternoon to help them at a garage sale to move their possessions and give them a few local charity organizations that will pick-up their unsold items.
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Vera Gonzalez
Sterling Heights, MI
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
5,583,278
I think you should offer to give them a presentation and let them know what their home is worth now and make recommendations for decluttering and/or staging....
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,466,207
Althea Kippes, Esq. since you just met them, I'm going to assume you do not have the listing. List it now, then help them get rid of their stuff.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
921,504
Wow! So many with responses that are aligned with my own.
By becoming a part of their downsizing, reducing the load, effort you demonstrate you are invested in a successful transition for them. As you labor together you can very easily discover their REAL goals and those things of greatest concern to them. Then when you deliver what they really want, because you know and care for them, you will have created raving fans.
Other than the classic 'moving checklist' don't add to their downsizing, reducing the load, moving burden by giving them homework. Be their 'right hand' man and you will be where you need to be.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
2,817,671
My focus would be on finding someone who can help them get rid of the stuff. I know a few people in my area who do this.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
1,452,819
Once you have their signatures on a post-dated listing agreement, put them in contact with someone you trust to help them get the job done. We cannot be all things to all people and your time is better spent in and on your business of attracting buyers and sellers.
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Susan Emo
Kingston, ON
292,685
I think you have to keep the lines of communication open . Talk to them answer their questions let them know you are an expert who can help them sell when THEY are ready. Offer advise on ways you can help them . If you build a relationship you will not only get this listing but many more.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
6,393,154
Once the listing agreement is signed, get them set up with a professional organizer who will help them reduce and organize what they are keeping.
But keep in touch once a week to make sure progress is being made.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
112,947
One idea you could try is piggy back an open house with their estate or garage sale. Those are pretty fun . You get a lot of traffic.
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
4,882,355
I would probably try to get them to list today (based on my local market). Otherwise I would reach out to them on a weekly basis. Providing current mls data, tips on getting house ready to sell, tips on getting ready to move.
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Sandy Padula & Norm Pa...
, CA
175,614
I meet them, present. I will follow up once, if they are interested they let me know. I dont give out much if i know the potential seller is shopping around. Some will collect all the free data they can from agents and then FSBO.