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Debby Thompson- Homestead Realty REALTOR® Wisc

Why is my home not selling?

Pets and selling your home

It may be as simple as you are forgetting that not everyone loves your pet as much as you do.

What to do it you have pets and are trying to sell your home

  1. Try to remove dog beds during a showing
  2. remove your pets feeding bowls from kitchen
  3. cat littler boxes should be clean and keep out of the way
  4. Always remember that they buyer will be walking around your yard. Make sure you have it clean from dog droppings
  5. Hair is an issue. If your pet is shedding make sure it is cleaned up. A hairy house is not a clean home.
  6. See if you can remove your pets during showings.
  7. Most people are squeamish with snakes and reptiles.
  8. Make sure all pet cages are clean if they remain in the home.

I am an animal lover I have 2 dags and a cat. So I know that this is not easy for animal loves to do. But is is really important to do when your selling your home,

Facts about Milwaukee real estate

What is happening in Milwaukee for February 2008

  • New listing for the month of February 1476
  • Expired listing for the month of February 1092
  • Pending sales for the month of February 330
  • Sold for the month of February 339

With spring around the corner we are starting to see buyers interest. Will the home that you have been watching still be there come spring. No one knows at this time if the market will break loose. What can you do to make your home one of the ones that is on the sold list.

I had a seller that was willing to do a little extra to get her home soldBathroom Darnel

When I listed her home this was the color of the bathroom. She loved it. We talked about appealing to buyers.

New Darnel Bathroom

By painting this room it went from dark to light fresh and Bright. You would never know this is the same bathroom. She got an other on it and know waiting for the closing. It is amazing what a gallon of paint can do.

Work with an agent that will help you to put your best foot forward. If you are working with an agent that is trying to help you understand we are on your side trying to get your home sold. Take a field trip and see what your competition is doing. Somethings can't be changed like location. But sometimes it is as easy as a gallon of paint and a little time.

I have made the move

I am please to announce that I have made the move

Homestead Realty

I is a pleasure to now be working for Homestead Realty

Debby Thompson
Real Estate Agent
414-403-0657
Milwaukee Wisconsin

Some of the reasons I have made to move is Homestead Realty

  • Marketing a home is between the seller and listing agent
  • Allows me to put together the best marketing plan for the property
  • Allows me to run my own office
  • Many agents that work for Homestead Realty have owned their own brokerage or managed an office.
  • Most agent have 8 years or more experience
  • Are licensed in both Wisconsin and Illinois
  • Independence to do our work

I am always willing to work with referrals