Multiple Offers?

So I was showing property yesterday to an awesome client who is looking for a single family home in Fort Myers/SW Florida. Wouldn't you know it, out of the 9 homes we looked at, the one she really liked was the one that had just received an offer yesterday. As I write this, she and her husband are still considering putting in an offer to compete with the first. But, we also got to see a home that is a short sale that would be a fantastic deal, maybe even a better deal long term. The problem is that because it's such a good deal it has had an offer at the bank awaiting approval for 2 weeks now. So they're considering offers on both of those great deals!



Here's a picture of one of them ---->





What makes these homes bring in multiple offers in a market where most homes are languishing on the market? #1 is the Price, they are both realistic and fair. I can very easily show my client why it is such a good deal using the data from the MLS. Secondly, the homes were prepared to be shown, ie. clean, no clutter, clean carpets, fresh paint, staged (or furnished) and most of all...no smells (don't laugh, it happens!). Email me or check out my site @ http://www.jeffcody.net/ for ideas on how to ensure your home is prepared to be shown to potential buyers.

I'll let you know how this situation turns out! Just a quick "Hello" to 2 of my online real estate/blog friends: Brian @ http://activerain.com/blogs/azbrady and Dustin @ http://www.raincityguide.com/author/dustin . Two great guys with great advice, thanks guys!

See you soon, Jeff