Friday, November 14, 2008

Getting the Right Buyer for a Probate & Trust Sale

The Right Buyer at the Right Price



In today's real estate market, it is a challenge to sell property quickly. It's an even greater challenge to find a qualified buyer who has the financial means to close the transaction.


We recently obtained a probate listing and suggested to the seller that an aggressive list price would attract multiple offers even in a declining market. At first the seller was very resistant to this strategy. However she decided that with our experience and insight into the marketplace, she would agree to list the property at the price we recommended.


Within 24 hours after the listing was put into the MLS, we received over a dozen phone calls and had at least six showings at the house.


Within two days we received two offers!


Within five days we received a total of eight offers! Three of these offers were OVER THE ASKING PRICE!!!!


Our strategy accomplished three purposes. First, we got more than we ever expected to receive. Second, we had the ability to choose the buyer who was most financially suited to purchase the property. Third, we sold the property within a week. Additionally, we were able to get an offer into backup position at the price we accepted on the first offer.


In a declining real estate market, it is imperative that you work with real estate agents who have the experience, knowledge and aggressive market techniques to assure you get not only the best price, but also the best buyer.


For more information about our team, please visit our website at http://www.sanbornteam.com/ or call us directly at 310-777-2858.