Attention Sellers – Here Are 5 Common Questions Potential Home Buyers Will Ask

If you’ve enlisted your home online, you are bound to attract possible buyers at some point. Along with attraction comes a set of questions that the buyers have prepared for you being the owner. It is important you remain honest with your clients as reliability plays a huge roll in the long run. Additionally, you must also have the required knowledge regarding your home in order to answer the questions that will be coming your way in the future.

Here are five common questions that you should be able to answer during your selling experience.

What is the status of…?

While listing your property you must have mentioned all the valid details regarding your home’s status, there are still some questions that arise in buyers mind such as, the age of the home, quality of the materials used, plumbing, drainage, roof, doors etc. Ensure that you have inspected all these items and the rest in order to be able to answer questions regarding their condition and state.

Has your home ever had a pest inspection?

Another point buyers commonly pick on is whether your home has had pest control done previously or not. Questions such as whether you’ve had any episodes regarding insects or rodent infestation will be frequently asked so, it is important to be honest about your pest history is inquired.

How’s the neighborhood?

It is always good to point out in advance about the neighborhood surrounding your house. Buyers are normally curious to know whether there are any nearby schools, restaurants, parks and various other entities. Make sure you emphasize the positive aspects of the neighborhood and minimize the negatives if any.

Where is…?

When buyers come to observe the home, it is important that you mention where certain feature are located such as the circuit breaker, thermostat, water tank etc. It is your job to show your clients how each feature is maintained and if any replacements should be made.

Is there anything else I should know about this house?

Have you left anything out? Any piece of information that you wish to know about the house you’re about to move in? Now’s your chance! Any last-minute details, days to remember, nook and corners to look into- be sure to mention it all so you are not held responsible for any damage in the long run.

Be prepared to answer all sorts of questions that come at you. In order to get offers, you must prove that you’re confident, it doesn’t matter if you don’t know the answer right away as long as you’re honest. Try to understand your clients and imagine yourself in their shoes. Once you’ve had established their trust you can proceed further along the process. The happier the clients- the sooner the selling process takes.

Be sure to leave a comment if you know any other questions our readers should be aware of.

Good luck!

Nov 20th, 2017
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Sohail

December 22, 2017 AT 03:52 PM

Don't know much about the potential buyers.... but want to know that How is the real estate market right now?

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