Let's face it: When your house goes on the market, you're not only opening the door to prospective buyers, but also sometimes to
unknown vendors and naïve or unqualified buyers. As with any business transaction, there is an expected protocol to how sellers,
buyers and their respective agents interact. Should you find yourself in a sticky situation, alert your agent so he or she can
address and remedy the problem.
When your agent puts your house on the market, typically all promotional materials state clearly that your agent is the primary
contact for buyers and buyers' agents. However, sometimes a buyer's agent will contact a seller directly to try to either win
over their business or cut the seller's agent out of the deal. This is not reputable behavior and you should report it to your
agent immediately if it happens to you.
Have you ever started a business or moved into a new house and suddenly found your mailbox full of junk mail? Unfortunately, this
also can happen when you put your house on the market. When you sell your home, it necessitates all kinds of new purchasing
decisions and less-than-ethical vendors are keenly aware of this. Though MLS organizations enforce rules on how posted information
is used, some companies have found ways to cull information from various sources to produce mass mailing lists. If you find yourself
regularly emptying your mailbox of junk, let your agent know. He or she can tap the appropriate sources to prompt an investigation into the matter.
Yard signs, Internet listings and other advertisements can generate a lot of buzz for your home. Some prospective buyers -
particularly first-timers - will be so buzzed to see your home that they'll simply drop by. If this happens, no matter how
nice these unexpected visitors are, it's best not to humor their enthusiasm by discussing your home or giving an impromptu tour.
Instead, politely let them know that your real estate agent is in charge of scheduling tours and provide them with the agent's
contact information. If you attempt to handle these surprise visits on your own, you might inadvertently disclose information
that could hurt you during negotiations down the road.
Learn more about the selling process and then
Contact Gail to discuss putting your home up for sale
in Charlotte.
Eight Steps to Selling Your Home
How Can a Real Estate Agent Help Me Sell My Home?
How to Price to Sell and Still Make a Profit
Understanding the Buyer
Increasing Your Home's Appeal
Thinking About Selling - Tips For a Quick Sale
If you are in the market for a new home, looking for an
area Realtor, or relocating to the area contact Gail to discuss all your real estate needs.