It's Not You, It's ME

Have you ever been on the receiving end of the phrase "It's not you, it's ME?" 

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Buyer feedback that isn't in line with what you might like to hear as a home seller is a lot like the buyer saying that phrase to you, but about your home.

Don't get me wrong...this feedback is an essential part of the home selling process. It's important to remember that what the buyer has to say about your home isn't about you, but about how they feel about your home. 

Remember that, as a seller, you don't control when the perfect buyer is going to walk in nor do you control if they fall in love with your home when they visit. You CAN control the presentation and the condition the property is in while your home is on the market. 

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However, keep in mind that if you continue to receive consistent feedback that points to a specific concern and you are able to update/change it (within reason), you may consider taking that feedback to heart. In this case, the buyers are telling you what you need to do to sell your house.

Otherwise, when that buyer walks through and says they don't like your house, or paint colors, or....

Just think that they're saying "It's not YOU, it's me."

Getting ready to put your Portland, OR Metro Area home up for sale and not sure where to start? Reach out to Jennifer Schurter, a Realtor with Real Broker, LLC in Portland, OR.