The bad news is that over pricing a home usually backfires on the homeowner. This makes it easier than ever for a buyer to pinpoint the appropriate price for a particular property. Buyers want to look at a home at their own speed, without distractions. As an example, a seller might say the neighborhood is quiet with mainly elderly neighbors. The buyer may want a neighborhood that is chock full of energy or full of children.
Some homeowners are apprehensive about leaving a key and allowing strangers into their home.
For over a decade Realtors have been using secure lock-boxes to hold the keys along with registration techniques to insure that only realtors can gain access. Restraining access is sure to minimize the amount of showings. In today's market, it is just to easy for a Realtor or buyer to cross your home off the list. You may be thrilled by your sponge painted bathroom, but the odds are that a home will sell faster and for more money if it is painted in a neutral color. A Realtor has years of experienced information at his or her disposal.