When you bought your last home, how was it unlocking that door for the first time? For most of us it was when we were looking at the home as our own possible purchase. It was at the moment when we first popped our head in the door that we knew this was our home. It had what we were looking for, it had a feel that the others we had looked at just didn't have.
This home had the same layout, same yard size, same everything, but something was different. Was it that that bathroom door opened to the left instead of the right, was it the furniture layout, heck was it the large screen TV that just seemed to fit?
Last week I thought about this and remembered when I bought my home so I thought I would try something. I got the key out of the lockbox and handed it to the buyer, instead of unlocking the door myself as I have done so many times before.
You know what? They bought it, they bought that home, it was their dream home, it had the feel that they were looking for in a home. They didn't know what it was, it could have been the bathroom door, could have been the furniture layout, or even that big screen TV, but this was the home that they were looking for.
So, I'm going to stop unlocking my buyers dream home and hand them the keys, because maybe, just maybe I have unlocked the secret to helping buyers find the home that is perfect for them.
Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
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I am a licensed Realtor who specializes in Washington County, Oregon and also work in both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties including the cities of Aloha, Beaverton, Canby, Clackamas, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sherwood and Tigard. All information contained in these posts are copyrighted and cannot be used without prior written approval authorization from the author me Todd Clark. If you are looking for an outstanding agent please give me a call I would love to help you with all your real estate needs.
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Todd
You are becoming quite the writer. What a great post.
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Novel concept. It's probably like giving the driver the keys to the car to test drive....get that whole owner feeling.
This is certainly a cool idea and Thanks so much for sharing it I really like it. I will try it and let you know what happens
What a great idea Todd... When you really think about it, it makes sense. Nothing like letting the buyer take emotional possession! I'm going to try it out today at my next showing.
Todd- I would never have thought of this....but you are so right. I too remember opening the door the first time, and knowing this was my home :) Great Post :)
Todd that gave me goosebumps........how very perceptive ! :-) I don't usually open the house for my clients......but now I'll make sure I don't :-) I thought you were going somewhere else with the story.......like how when they finally walk in - and its empty - and it doesn't look like it looked before, there may be a momentary feeling of disappointment, before they actually starting turning it into 'their home' not just 'their house'...! :-)
Todd - excellent idea. It really makes owning the home real, doesn't it?
TC,
As a Todd Clark fan from the gitgo, I must say this is one of my favorite posts!!! Thanks, Fran
I'm going to use that tactic....sounds like such a positive step toward future home ownership to me!
That's pretty profound, Todd. I like the idea of giving them the keys, it puts their destiny (literally) back in their hands...neat.
I really love the idea of this ~ I am definitely going to give it a try.
Morning Todd,
Whatever works. Looks like you may have found a great tool. See what you get for thinking! LOL
Glad it worked for you and hope the trend continues. Job well done.
I have to second the comment made earlier, your writing skills have really improved. We enjoy reading your post. Thanks for taking the time to post.