Now that buyers are being more cautious, we’ve seen how important it is now for sellers to spruce up their home and list for an attractive price.  A third component is to not think that there are two in the bush that are going to offer hundreds of thousands over the list price – it’s already been priced in.

We received an offer on our new listing on Friday, and went ahead with open house to give any motivated buyers a chance to check it out.  If you’re motivated (i.e., willing to pay at least full price), you’ll come to the first open house.

Here’s what happened:

When your ship comes in, don’t be at the train station!