As with all the Real Stories we post on this blog, the following is a true story about our clients which they have read, approved and contributed to. Enjoy!
Last fall we received a request for an online home evaluation from Darryl and Ruth for their condo near the U of A. A couple of months later they decided they would market their condo for sale through Comfree; after six weeks of advertising, they received 6 offers on their condo, all of which fell through.
They decided to give us a call, so we met with them and explained our “Sell Your Home for More” program, and proposed a specific marketing plan for their condo. They decided to list with us and we recommended a new asking price that was higher than they were previously asking.
The condo did have its issues – a leak in the ceiling, carpet badly in need of replacement, no elevator and no in suite laundry – but nothing our marketing and negotiating strategies couldn’t take care of. In fact, their listing received over 100,000 impressions as a featured listing on just one of the many sites we advertised it on, on top of MLS exposure.
In the end their condo sold for $250,000 – significantly higher than the average for comparable properties, all of which had extra features such as elevators, and in suite laundry. Best of all, Darryl and Ruth ended up with $7200 more in their pockets after paying our fee, than they would have if the best offer they’d gotten through Comfree went through.
Ruth and Darryl’s comments: "We are so relieved to have our condo sold so quickly and for such an awesome price!!! You really are a fantastic team!"
There are 2 sides to every deal. If a seller does very well it is at the expense of a buyer. This is an example of a better deal that was possible for a buyer using ComFree.
Absolutely, if you want to sell we’ll sell your home for more. We often help our buyer clients purchase Comfree listings for well below their market value. There are two sides to every deal, and having the best experts on your side (no matter which side that is) will help you keep more money in your pocket. Brings up an interesting point – this is another reason not to call the name on the “For Sale” sign when you want to buy…many people think they’ll get a better deal that way, but buyers are much better off having a good agent dedicated to their search than trying to work with all sorts of different listing agents and private sellers. A good buyer’s agent will work to get you the best deal, and the best home for you -regardless of whether it is an MLS listing or something on Comfree.