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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Fortunately, the majority of my clients live in show condition homes but I have one coming up with an elderly lady who has admitted she has more than 40 years of "trinkets & treasures" to trash first!  I always find these ones to be quite sad  

Jun 22, 2016 12:12 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

There is no typical. Have had a few where it toook them months, others less than a week

Jun 21, 2016 11:48 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I would say on average it takes about two weeks for the seller to get their home together. I have access to many trades to assist them to move faster.

Jun 21, 2016 11:23 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Depends on the seller and how they live. Some are always ready and others need major work and staging!

Jun 22, 2016 11:42 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Ususally less than 1 week, but it really depends

Jun 22, 2016 08:54 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

I would hope that they will have their property ready for showtime pretty much right after I get the listing, but of course I know that rarely is the case.

Most of the time, if not ready immediately, it usually is only a couple of days. However, I have had listings where it has taken a couple of weeks.

Jun 22, 2016 07:29 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

In my area it's typically ready when I show up for a listing appointment. 

Jun 22, 2016 02:16 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

It seems to be relative to the number of years they have lived in the home. 

Jun 22, 2016 11:38 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Usually they're ready to go that second.  On rare occassions I've had to wait 1-2 days.

Jun 22, 2016 09:32 AM
Rainmaker
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

There is no typical.  Each seller is different and will take a different amount of time.  Some have already done most or all of the work prior to our meeting.

Jun 22, 2016 08:18 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It depends..sometimes 2 weeks, sometimes 2 months!

Jun 22, 2016 06:43 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Sometimes takes a couple weeks to months. Lately everyone has been really slow. Last one was a carpet & paint & cleanout. 

Jun 22, 2016 02:39 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Some have them ready in two days, otheres hate to say it but a week.

Jun 22, 2016 02:23 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

that varies from one day to one year!!!!

Jun 22, 2016 01:55 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Some are ready when they make the initial contact...others work at a snail's pace.  

Jun 22, 2016 12:56 AM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Tony and Suzzane,

I currently have one who is installing new windows and painting the exterior, it should be no longer than a week. I have another who will be ready on July 10 because of a back injury.

Jun 22, 2016 12:28 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Some take a few days and others two months. I have one seller that is still getting ready after 3 months and they have already had the yard sale and gotten all new flooring. I am questioning the motivations.

Jun 26, 2016 01:20 PM