Seller Anxiety

For all of you sellers and potential sellers out there. Good to know... I am now a true seller. I bought my home young and have lived in it quite a while. Have I bought and sold properties in the past 13 years of being in Real Estate? Of course I have, but never my own personal property. I am good at consulting with sellers. Telling them all the ins and outs of what will help them better sell their home, how to be prepared, little touches, minor changes, all the little things that make it more "show quality." In saying this I am extremely hard on myself on how my house presents itself to potential buyers. My clients often times get nervous when they know a showing is going to happen, scrounging around at the last minute to pick up the house, make it look perfect for a showing and may turn into an anxiety stricken seller in the meantime. Often times I try to calm sellers and let them know that the buyer is there to see the home, not their stuff. To relax and not freak out for showings. Stay picked up as much as possible but buyer's will understand that the home is lived in and that no one expects it to be perfect, however they can do their best and if it is meant to be then it will happen. I always say the days that they forget to make their bed or there are extra dishes in the sink, their dog got into the garbage or their kid tracked mud through the house on the one rainy day is when someone will look and often times want their house. It isn't a big deal I tell them, if someone really wants your house they will make an offer no matter what your mess at the time is. I still believe this is true. However, after 12 years of living in my home, accumulating things, having 2 big dogs, 4 chickens, 1 guinea pig, 1 tortoise and a 4 year old, my house is lived in.... but I can proudly say I NOW know what it is like to be that anxiety stricken seller trying to make their house look as best as possible in the small amount of time I have before each showing and it really is a crazy feeling. No matter how many times I have told my sellers not too worry, to relax and go with the flow, to do as much as they and let the rest go- I am really that seller that freaks out trying to get prepped for that showing that may/may not be my ticket to a successful sale. Wow what a wake up call. I think I am now prepared to take my consulting to a different level. To offer more support and understanding to what these sellers go through to prepare their homes for that right buyer. Be prepared for Dani, the agent that not only gives you the best consultation and advice when selling your home, but someone who is now in your shoes. Happy Selling! If you want a free home evaluation, call or email me for details.