He may be my youngest client to demonstrate knowledge of one of the most important selling points in a house. It may be he's learned from dogs to search out every fire hydrant in town. Who knows what goes through the mind of a 3 year old boy when he's out shopping for a house! But, I know he's got the right idea.
The minute the door is opened this young man heads straight for the bathroom. It doesn't matter whether the house is occupied or not. He has to check out the bathrooms! If they're "icky", he gives a commentary to that effect. If he likes them, he lets us know.
He's on the right track, because studies have shown kitchens and baths are the two most important improvements a home seller can make when marketing their home. The baths and kitchens can make or break the sale. Yep, it comes straight from the "mouths of babes" and my little client has got it all figured out!
Jim, It is definitely a good time to buy in our market. We still have an enormous amount of inventory including short sales and foreclosed homes, but sellers (including corporate owners which is French for lenders with repossessed houses) have figured out that they must reduce prices to sell. Buyers are looking for the best value for the dollar (don't we all?).
Posted by: Bonnie Erickson | August 09, 2008 at 11:20 PM
I enjoy following your blog! The Bend Oregon real estate market continues to slow. It looks like a good time to buy in your market.
Posted by: Jim Johnson CRS | August 09, 2008 at 11:07 PM