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Jeff Pearl, Full Service Full Time Realtor (RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA)

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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Eureka!  At one point do we order the cloning kit?

Jan 21, 2017 11:51 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Does he have a brother or sister, even a long lost cousin?

Jan 21, 2017 07:04 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I had several sellers doing that last year. It sure made it easier to market the home and lots less pressure on the seller.

Jan 21, 2017 12:21 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It is always the most practical for all concerned just not possible for many.

Jan 21, 2017 12:19 PM
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Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

I guess it depends on your particular market... In some markets it is best to sell a vacant home, rather than a home with a contingency for seller to find suitable housing...

Jan 21, 2017 11:47 AM
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Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

I think a vacant home is much harder to sell as some buyers cannot envision furniture placement etc.,  It also does not exude a family friendly environment when the rooms are stark bare.

Jan 21, 2017 11:47 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

If they can afford it, great, although empty homes are not as attractive.

Jan 21, 2017 05:53 PM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

You taught them well Jeff although there are too few that can accomplish it.

Jan 21, 2017 04:48 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  A staged, clean, vacant house with the Seller far, far away.  Sounds like a great situation!

Jan 21, 2017 04:32 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I do love when that happens but it is rare. Most have to sell to be able to buy again, 

Jan 21, 2017 04:31 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Who is going to clean it; the listing broker?

Jan 21, 2017 03:34 PM
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Jerry Murphy, CRS, SRES
Long Realty West Valley - Anthem, AZ
Anthem, Phoenix, and Scottsdale AZ Real Estate

No, I don't love it.  It's funny though, because those very same sellers will be hypercritical of homes when THEY are the buyers. 

Jan 21, 2017 03:23 PM
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J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Hopefully, they will stage and get pictures before they vacate the detached home.

If I may also suggest...tell them to not inform their insurance company because once they know of a vacant property, they will cancel the insurance due to vacancy. I just had a seller call me about 7-10 days prior to closing telling me they just received a reimbursement check for the home we closed 1/13/17. I do not believe anyone slept real well with the canceled insurance on the property.

Jan 21, 2017 02:45 PM
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Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Jeff, I'm working with that client right now. We just closed on his new home, and I'm getting ready to list his previous home after a few repairs and paint. 

Jan 21, 2017 02:24 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Yes.  I bow down to that seller!  

Jan 21, 2017 01:48 PM
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Teri Pacitto
Compass - Westlake Village, CA
Real Estate, Your Style...Your Home...My Specialty

Yes, and typically it is easier to sell but sometimes it is not the best situaiton for the seller.  Vacant homes reek of motivation and it's often difficult for buyers to envision what it would look like with their furniture in the home.  

If the house is updated completely and turn key I have found vacant is not an issue.  If it is not all the things that need to be done to update are more obvious and might ultimately get a lower price. 

If the seller moves it can always be staged so there are solutions.  It does make it easier to show for sure. 

Jan 21, 2017 12:27 PM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

I understand what they are saying, but had to read it more than once, as they sound confusing Jeff Pearl!  Nice that they don't need funds from the present home, towards the new home purchase though.  And there are pluses and minuses to a vacant home, though I've also seen negatives to a home that is packed with items (owner in a nursing home, and not coming back to clean out - will be left to family, who do not live locally). 

Jan 21, 2017 12:10 PM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeff,

Sounds like a great plan!  A

Jan 21, 2017 11:40 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

As long as he will stage it!

Jan 21, 2017 11:40 AM
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Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

Wish more sellers were like them. There has to be a team work to sell one's house quick and for the most money.

Jan 22, 2017 11:24 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

This is brilliant.  I'd consider discussing staging with them to make the house more inviting.  I've found staged homes tend to sell quicker and for more $$ out here, especially if the floorplan is odd or a bedroom could look small.

Jan 22, 2017 10:45 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing this experience.

Jan 22, 2017 07:49 AM
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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

Works for me.

Jan 22, 2017 06:57 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

love it

Jan 22, 2017 06:20 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Sounds good.

Jan 22, 2017 04:49 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That would be great. I'd ask him/her whether they need help finding their new home!

Jan 22, 2017 04:22 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Sometimes... I don't always love to sell vacant houses. By the way make certain seller's insurance is in place for a vacant home. Normally policies cover a home that is occupied and insurors say a vacant house is a bigger risk. The owner's current insuance company might actually cancel his coverage once notified, but he does need to notify. Insurance cancellation is cause for the lender to call the loan. This vacant home insurance is available with some research and will cost more.

Jan 22, 2017 04:17 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Michael Jacobs nailed this one!

Jan 22, 2017 04:01 AM
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh yes, it's ideal for the realtor as well as the contractors.  We've worked with some that did this, and the sanding work was much easier and less expensive, as the furniture was already removed.  It was much easier for the customer.

Jan 22, 2017 01:53 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeff Pearl - as long as the seller can carry two mortgages, this is a good thought.

Jan 21, 2017 11:13 PM
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Nathan Gesner
American West Realty and Management - Cody, WY
Broker / Property Manager

Sounds like a winner to me!

Jan 21, 2017 10:06 PM
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Diana White-Pettis
Bennett Realty Solutions - Upper Marlboro, MD
GRI, CDPE, CNE, WHC Upper Marlboro Homes for Sale

My kind of seller.  Much success with this one!

Jan 21, 2017 09:32 PM
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Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Sounds like you have a great seller, Jeff Pearl.

Jan 21, 2017 05:26 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

:: applauding ::

Jan 21, 2017 03:58 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If he has a preapproval, you are in tall cotton!

Jan 21, 2017 03:47 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Seems like a sensible approach.

Jan 21, 2017 03:35 PM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

That can be arranged. Obviously he doesn't need to sell in order to buy :)

Jan 21, 2017 03:12 PM
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

Yes, I love sellers like that!!! I had some who did that very thing last year and it was a very good strategy!!!  :)

Jan 21, 2017 02:44 PM
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Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

It is fortunate these sellers are financially able to this and it is a win win with these types.  I would make sure I was the one selling them their next home so I would be getting that listing.

Jan 21, 2017 02:39 PM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Make that one work. 

Jan 21, 2017 01:59 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

It is wise to spend time on this Real Estate subject as clearly demonstrated by this principal via the email. You can work with a person like this very well too

Jan 21, 2017 01:55 PM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow, a clean home, I am for it.

 

Jan 21, 2017 01:49 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

I don't have an issue with this situation.  There may or may not be issues for the seller and the issues may not be significant to the seller.

Jan 21, 2017 01:39 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I have no problem with this and we have our own staging furniture. Also, there is no issue with setting a closing and occupy date.

Jan 21, 2017 01:29 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"I'll help you pack!" would be my response.

"Do you know others who are just like you ready to move?" would be my second response.

"You say that number on the darkside is good enough?" I would query.

Finally,  I would confirm he can do electronic signing. Doesn't get any better than that.

Jan 21, 2017 12:50 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

don't let that one get away!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 21, 2017 12:30 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Jeff Pearl Bottom line is he won't have to put up with showings while he is still living in the home. Did you take the listing?

Jan 21, 2017 12:18 PM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Lots to love about that scenario, Jeff.

Jan 21, 2017 12:04 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, those are great Sellers, and easy to work with! 

Jan 24, 2017 12:32 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That would be nice to avoid simultaneous closings for the client.

Jan 23, 2017 06:43 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

So I guess this seller is financially prepared to have two homes?

Jan 22, 2017 08:57 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Yes, this is a a client that I would love to work with. 

Jan 22, 2017 04:45 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Works for me...

Jan 22, 2017 12:30 PM