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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty (Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

See "Selling a Home is a Team Sport" to see what we do...

Jan 29, 2016 05:26 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony,

In commercial real estate, we did not encounter this situation.  We often counseled painting the building white so that it would show up better as people were driving by.  

One one occasion, when we had a magnificent office penthouse with 360 degree views of Los Angeles that was languishing on the market, we asked that the building take all the former partitions out and leave it blank.  We leased it soon after they did that.  A

Jan 29, 2016 12:13 AM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

No but it should.  Sometimes there is a time limit for them to get the things done, but not necessarily what needs to be done.  I love it when I let them know what needs to be done, and they disregard my advice.  Then they call everyday to find out why the property is not selling.  

Jan 28, 2016 09:04 PM
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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Tony and Suzanne,
It is not in the listing agreement. My expert stager Kim Gaston gives them a list of what to do.

Jan 31, 2016 08:31 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No seems to be the biggest response! Same for me!

Jan 29, 2016 09:49 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

Our standard listing agreement does not contain these types of clauses.

Jan 29, 2016 04:15 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It does not.  Maybe it ought to!

Jan 29, 2016 02:06 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sounds like a good idea to put that in there, sometimes it can get tough to enforce though.

Jan 29, 2016 01:37 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

No it does not. We use the State forms and they say what the agent will and will not do.

Jan 29, 2016 12:36 PM
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Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

Not in the listing agreement although we have a section to add special clauses ... I provide a Seller Checklist that covers just about everthing but it's not required that the seller do any of it. I highlight areas of special attention.

Jan 29, 2016 05:03 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, we use the standard CAR form.  I discuss this with the clients though and walk around the house telling them what should be done.

Jan 29, 2016 04:44 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Other than to make the property available to show, no.

Jan 29, 2016 04:44 AM
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Fred Hafdelin
Weichert Realtors - Mountain Lakes, NJ

Unfortunatly no.

Jan 29, 2016 04:34 AM
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Unfortunately no and anything verbal tends to not be "heard"

Jan 29, 2016 04:12 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Good idea Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers 

Jan 29, 2016 12:13 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

We have a section for "special clauses" where any necessity which must be addressed is spelled out. Each scenario is different and it would be difficult to boilerplate everything.. 

Jan 28, 2016 11:35 PM
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

It would be nice.  It's hard to get a seller to see that their home needs updating, decluttering and cleaning.

Jan 28, 2016 11:20 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not in the LIsting Contract but in the Seller Advisory there is a clause on Pre-Sale (Marketing) Considerations including advising sellers to do what they can to prepare the home for sale including taking care of needed repairs

Jan 28, 2016 11:06 PM
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Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
Helping agents live an exceptional life!

We don't. I do tell people what types of things buyers look at, and what turns them off, and make suggestions as I go through the home. I do say that the house should be in showing condition when it goes live, so any packing, cleaning, projects, etc really need to be done before people see it, otherwise they start off thinking the price is too high.

Jan 28, 2016 10:05 PM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

No.  That is entirely up to the seller.

Jan 28, 2016 10:04 PM
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Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

No but I like it!!

Jan 28, 2016 09:58 PM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Sounds like a winning idea to me!

Jan 28, 2016 09:41 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

The listing agreement does not, but i have this conversation as we walk through the home taking notes. It helps the seller understand how a buyer will see their home and what needs to be addressed.

Jan 28, 2016 09:27 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

That is usually discussed ahead of time. I have some sellers now painting, having their carpets cleaned and / or replaced, reviewing home warranty companies, changing furnace and duct filters, etc.

Jan 28, 2016 09:23 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No; however that sounds like a good idea.

Jan 28, 2016 09:18 PM
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Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

The only things our's says is the buyer will recieve the home in broom clean condition; nothing about showings other than they will do them!

Jan 28, 2016 09:10 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No but that's a good idea! Unfortunately the definition would be hard to word...does your listing agreement spell that out?

Jan 28, 2016 09:10 PM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

No...Interesting. Does Yours?

Jan 28, 2016 09:07 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

No.   How is "Ready For Showtime" defined?  Is it different than "Ready for HBO"?

Jan 28, 2016 09:06 PM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
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Frequently!

Jan 28, 2016 09:03 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

No, but I have a form for the Seller to prepare the home for professional photography.   Sometimes I go by again to ensure it is ready. 

Jan 29, 2016 11:14 PM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No. To onerous.

Without exception the result of failing to prepare comes into light.

"The house has been shown eleven times and no offer! What's wrong?"

"You really need to remove the giant dog kennel from the middle of the kitchen. We talked about that."

 

Jan 28, 2016 09:11 PM