When it comes time to consider selling one’s home, naturally, concerns will surface that will give homeowners cold feet. The agents of the Fitzpatrick Team at RE/MAX in Rhode Island had an in-depth round table discussion regarding the solutions we can offer sellers before problems arise. We have solutions for every issue & we are happy to guide you through the process of selling your home. No rock will be left unturned.
“I have nowhere to go.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution
- The Fitzpatrick Team is happy to suggest up-and-coming towns with more affordable pricing.
- Consider downsizing and browsing the condominium market.
- Take a break from being a homeowner, & move back into a rental.
- Use the proceeds of the sale and finally travel the world!
“I’m emotionally attached to my house.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution
- The impracticality will soon outweigh your emotional attachment.
- You can always bring your favorite things and recreate it somewhere else.
- You are totally capable of building new memories in a more practical & affordable house.
- It’s time for a new family to enjoy your home. It’s time for a new chapter.
“Now is not the right time!”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- The Fitzpatrick Team will help you reevaluate your timeline, and find the best time to sell.
- Your house is going to be worth less tomorrow than it is today.
- Don’t focus on seasonal selling, focus on the strategy. Winter listings have their perks; serious showings, serious buyers and less inventory.
“A family member or tenant occupies the house.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- The Fitzpatrick Team has a full rental database to help your family members find a new place.
- You could offer your family members upfront rent from proceeds of the sale.
- Convey landlord responsibilities
“I’m renovating the house and it’s not ready for the market.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- The Fitzpatrick Team will price your property to sell.
- We have in-house property maintenance to address and prioritize home renovation projects.
- Reconsider using your renovation costs for wiggle room in negotiations and closing.
“I don’t want to pay a commission.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- Statistics show that you net more when using a real estate agent.
- If you miss a legal obligation, it can cost you more than our commission.
- Save you time and energy with our professional marketing team.
- Fitzpatrick Team listings sell faster than FSBOS.
- We will get you more than 106% of what you can get yourself.
“I have a realtor in the family.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- The Fitzpatrick Team is happy to pay a referral fee.
- We offer state-of-the-art in trend marketing.
- We have incredible stats.
“I’m upside down on my home.”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- Your problem might not be as bad as you think it is.
- Short sale is a much better scenario than foreclosure.
- The Fitzpatrick Team has negotiated many short sales.
- Great marketing will help us get close to your price point.
- The Fitzpatrick Team is here to help solve and relieve the stress of the bank.
“I don’t want to move the kids!”
Fitzpatrick Team Solution:
- The Fitzpatrick Team is well versed in other markets with quality schools.
- There are always programs to keep your kids in the same school, while living in another town.
- Let’s start the process now & sell when you are ready!
Discount Agent
- You trust someone who can’t negoitate.
“I want to sell, but for this exact amount”.
- I would rather disappoint you today, then disappoint you for every other day to come because we have overpriced your home.
- The pricing of your home is based off factual market sales in your neighborhood, down to the mile.
- You are limiting yourself to cash buyers.