Open House 8/24/13

Sarah held an Open House yesterday. She had five sets of people come through but she didn't think any of them were looking to move immediately.  Of course, they all loved the house (as usual).
We went to the science center to see the Egyptian exhibit.  Ben really enjoyed it, he's getting much better at reading everything and enjoying the exhibits.  Maggie just saw the exit and pushed me towards it!!!! 
She did enjoy sitting on the camel though.....

Meeting with Sarah

Sarah came over this afternoon and we discussed what we wanted to do with the house.  We agreed to keep the selling price as is, but keep on the market until September 25th.  At that point, we will take off the market and wait until next Spring.

Open House on Sunday.....

What to do next

Sam and I were talking about the house sale and decided to talk to Sarah regarding what we should do about it. Our impression is that everyone that sees the house loves it, but they have problems with the street, neighborhood or Webster taxes. The house has been for sale for over two months now and we've had very few people come through. We are thinking about taking it off the market and trying again early next year at prime buying season (we seem to have luck in February). Maybe we were just a couple of months too late getting it on the market.

Sarah thinks we could sell it by the end of October, but, in order to do so, we should likely reduce the price. She suggested $549,000 for psychological reasons, i.e., just under $550,000. Sam does not want to reduce the price. There are many reasons for us not to want to move right now, start of school year, moving in the Winter, having nowhere to go right now....

I think we will try to meet with Sarah this week, have an Open House this weekend, and then take off the market if there is no interest at that time

The flowers of open house.....

One of the perks of having your house up for sale is being able to semi-legitimize buying flowers. Luckily, there is the opportunity to get some flowers from the school garden at the moment.  I have been getting sunflowers from the garden-we had planted some with the girl scouts and there are a bunch growing wild.  They look lovely on the dining room table and they last longer than if you buy them in the store.  I also got the pink ones in the garden, don't know what they are but there were a lot of bees on them.  My garden is doing OK, it's overgrown but good since it saves watering.  We have loads of black eyed Susans and the Japanese anemones are starting to flower now.  We have a few things growing on the front porch.  One pot of gazanias and one of lantana (both in my favourite category)

More feedback

1. Question: Is the customer interested in the property? Answer: Maybe 2. Question: How well did the property show? Answer: Good 3. Question: Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Answer: 4. Question: Please rate this property: Answer: 4 5. Question: COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Answer: very nice home and shows well - I showed to some out of towners and they really like newer construction like this home - they are keeping on their list at this point, but will probably wait until they come back the first week in Sept to make any decisions - they were a little unsure of the neighbhorhood - thanks for letting us take a look

Opinions of our house so far.....

Showings Total: 6 Last Thirty Days: 2 Last Seven Days: 1 Agent Inquiries: 0

Activity Date/Time Comment Past Showing 08/02/2013 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Showing Feedback: Is the customer interested in the property? Maybe How well did the property show? Excellent Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Please rate this property: 4 COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Beautiful house with some really nice finishes. Buyers loved the kitchen and family room area. 2nd floor was larger than we anticipated....nice big bedrooms. Buyers are just starting to look. Past Showing 07/07/2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Showing Past Showing 06/22/2013 9:30 PM Showing Feedback: Is the customer interested in the property? Somewhat How well did the property show? Excellent Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Just right Please rate this property: 4 COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Sarah, They like the house, but less sure about the neighborhood. They would prefer to have all the homes on the street of the same vintage and design. Joel Past Showing 06/22/2013 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Showing Feedback: Is the customer interested in the property? Maybe How well did the property show? Excellent Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Too high Please rate this property: COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: I finally got to show my client this home. He likes just about everything about it with one exception. He does not like the Webster taxes, which we can not change. He said he will keep it as an option. The home shows nicely and is so tastefully done. I think it is a very handsome home and has a lot to offer. Great location. I will keep you informed and thank you for the showing. Past Showing 06/12/2013 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Showing Feedback: Is the customer interested in the property? Maybe How well did the property show? Good Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Too high Please rate this property: 4 COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Home shows very well. Buyer does not like back yard or street. Its on the short list. Past Showing 06/12/2013 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Showing Feedback: Is the customer interested in the property? Maybe How well did the property show? Excellent Your (and your customer's) opinion of the price: Just right Please rate this property: 4 COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS: Great property. Client will discuss with spouse and let me know if he wants to see it. New Listing 06/09/2013 5:00 PM