What Turns Buyers Off While Viewing a Home?
Posted in Sellers by Karen Rhodes on October 16th, 2006 
I ran across a good blog post on Ardell DellaLoggia’s blog listing, in David Letterman style, her top ten things that will make a buyer say "lets get out of here!!" when viewing a home.
I agree with her on most of it especially the number one item, odor. Every home has a smell. But what smells nice to some is offensive to others. Keep this in mind as you light those scented candles when you leave the house for it to be shown.
Which brings me to one thing not on Ardell’s list that I believe should be in the top 10, sellers who stay at the home during showings. This can be the kiss of death for a viewing. Buyers rarely feel comfortable with the seller following along during the showing or sitting out on the porch waiting on them to leave. If the seller is not at the house when the agent arrives with the potential buyers then the buyer is much more comfortable. They will spend more time looking and will not feel rushed. They will look more closely rather than just glancing at the home. They will ask more questions and notice much more which just might be what helps them make the decision to make the seller an offer.
So if you are selling or thinking about selling remember these points. Put yourself in the buyers position and look at your home with new eyes.
