Just purchased a house on the market for 9 months with 7 different carpets, gold fixtures everywhere, doorway draperies leading to other rooms, etc. We saw beyond this and yes, spending on wood floors, painting every surface, and replacing all the gold items. We were thrilled that the seller wanted the audacious lighting fixtures and draperies. "Yes, you may take them." It was they take them or rent a haul off trash container. Expensive remodel but on the bright side, it was a great value due to the days on market.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
sounds like you found what you were looking for and good for you for being able to see beyond it sounds like it'll be amazing
@ZER0_G2 ай бұрын
Watched this as a buyer, in a totally different market, to see if I'm being reasonable or if I'm crazy. Loved your buyer complaint voice.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Haha, thank you so much for reaching out and your kinds words! Good luck with finding a new home.
@doncardinal9122 ай бұрын
The "Audra" voice/effect made this way better. So this is what we sound like to our buyer agent. Currently looking for the last 9 months or so and finding many of these issues on repeat.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! I love getting feedback! I greatly appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching! Good luck with your search!
@danielstark6702 ай бұрын
My wife just told me to subscribe to help you make it to 50,000. I wouldn't normally, but you got some amazing advice. Our kids jumped on board. Good luck
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and support!
@danielstark6702 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert absolutely!
@PaulaPardowsky26 күн бұрын
I recently started watching you & I appreciate your advice. I made a mistake hiring an inexperienced realtor whom I’m currently stuck with til 11/1. Wish I’d have watched your show much sooner! Also love your sense of humor! Keep up the wonderful work you do, thanks again!
@maryvegas77122 ай бұрын
Your buyer impressions are hilarious. 😅 Thanks, We're 60 DOM.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you Mary!!! Much appreciated! Good luck with the sale of your home
@adriaba7902 ай бұрын
The buyers' "voice" is hilarious 😂😂 Good advice and humor ..thank you!! 👏👏 💕
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
happy to make you laugh and thank you!
@H2SO4H202 ай бұрын
Fun video ... loved your "fine whine"! I remember exactly what our real estate agent said when she first walked into the house we sold 25 years ago and saw the freshly repainted white walls, neutral color carpet and tile and our non-furniture belongings in a neat pile of boxes waiting for the movers: "This is going to be easy." The house sold at full asking price to the first person who looked at it. Maybe we would should have waited for overbids but we immediately took the house off the market since it was cash offer with no contingencies, it seemed like a sure thing since the buyer's sister was a neighbor and we had already unexpectedly quickly found and bought what my wife still calls her "dream house".
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
wow great to hear I'm glad you seemed to have quick and smooth experience -those things do make a difference
@lindawilson46252 ай бұрын
I love your "Complainers" voice. I'm sure that;s how they sound LOL!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Exactly like that ;)
@marthonic12 ай бұрын
Times sure have changed. When we bought our first two homes we weren’t concerned about paint colours or staging etc, it was the big stuff like roof, windows, furnace you wanted to be sure were in good shape. We hope to sell in the next couple years, not looking forward to all the perfecting that is expected. In Canada and it’s the same expectations, HGTV has ruined everything! 🤪
@e-spy2 ай бұрын
apparently they have. Me? I want to pick the colors and the finishes. Guess we now must guess what the "buyer" wants. What if I pick neutral countertops of quartz and they really want black granite?
@marthonic12 ай бұрын
@@e-spy we won’t be doing “renovations” before selling, just the smaller stuff that makes sense. Is my kitchen tired? Yes. Is it falling apart, no. So a new buyer can make it a dream once it’s theirs. The return would not be worth the time, effort and expense. Choose wisely what you do before selling. I had a bathroom contractor tell me they rip out so many nice updated bathrooms because new owners want what they want instead!
@e-spy2 ай бұрын
@@marthonic1 I agree!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
could be true but neutral seems to always be best
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I hear you
@cherylanon57912 ай бұрын
Maybe, if a buyer wants new pipes, new appliances, new roof, new windows, open concept, they should just build a new home.
@rebeccaburgess5333Ай бұрын
@@cherylanon5791 I agree!
@michaelk96924 күн бұрын
This is the big disconnect; buyers want everything to look like a model home but they want the price to be as low as a home with deferred maintenance, no upgrades and dated styles. Sellers often want to do no major work on the home before selling but to just to reap the rewards of well-maintained, upgraded homes in their same location. Often houses that are not truly comparable in condition, location and amenities are used for the subject property to arrive at a higher list price. There are biases each way.
@angiew45442 ай бұрын
Why are these buyers wasting everyone's time looking at homes in areas they don't like? Makes no sense.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more!
@rebeccaburgess53332 ай бұрын
My home is now off the market. I love my home and will stay in it!!!
@rebeccaburgess53332 ай бұрын
Why don't they just buy land and build their own homes?
@debbiebarber56402 ай бұрын
I don’t look at a house with a master bathroom upstairs or near a busy street.
@schex92 ай бұрын
What's a typical cost per square foot for that? @@rebeccaburgess5333
@deborahpondermance27952 ай бұрын
To make a first floor office into a bedroom is easy. What is difficult and very costly is adding a full bathroom to go with that new first floor bedroom.
@rebeccaburgess53332 ай бұрын
@@deborahpondermance2795 Than buy a home with 2 bathrooms.
@janamarek2 ай бұрын
“Audra!” This is hilarious.😂
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed
@doughenderson4345Ай бұрын
OMG .. what are these people thinking ?? Let's move next to the airport and complain about the noise OR Let's move next to the dairy farm and complain about the smell OR Let's buy next to the mall and complain about the traffic ... I've heard all three of these where I live .. Great video
@Kelly-oe8kr5 күн бұрын
Brag to everyone how you got a fantasy deal on a house next to a pub then complain and call the cops every Friday night because of the noise. Double glazed your windows and buy earplugs! Now you know why it was so cheap!
@ladikmk2 ай бұрын
Informative as always, and a little fun never hurts. I've really been focusing on info for sellers because I want to sell my house, but it's helpful to hear feedback from buyers' viewpoints as well. Thanks for sharing Audra.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
my pleasure
@rebeccaburgess53332 ай бұрын
Anything I do to my home going forward is for me. My home is well maintained. People are ridiculous!!!
@johnhaller58512 ай бұрын
Regarding pets, there was one house that we referred to as the cat-urine house. We used a different word, but making it KZbin friendly. They had replaced the carpeting throughout the vacant house, but the subfloor upstairs must have been saturated too.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Shoot sorry to hear that!
@ashleaspruce81852 ай бұрын
Our house is on the market as I type and yes I’m annoyed after hearing the feedback after showing . It’s clearly stated in the listing everything a buyer wants to know . I live in Canada btw.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I swear they don't read the details and descriptions sometimes! Best of luck selling your home!
@mrshherrera2 ай бұрын
I look forward to your videos each week, not only are they informative they are entertaining! The "Audra" voice is great!!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
You made my day, I really appreciate your kind words and thanks for watching :)
@lisasmicah682 ай бұрын
Just passed you along to a friend because you are one sharp, clever, funny woman. Maybe one bit closer to your 50,000 goal! Thanks for your very helpful videos.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much! I greatly appreciate your kind words and you doing that!!!
@kevinmach7302 ай бұрын
I'd love to have enough money one day like Audra's clients- to be able to gripe about everything that didn't meet my exact specificifications.Or one that has EVERYTHING done, so that I can move in and not have to do a single thing. Must be nice.
@patriotgrammy86322 ай бұрын
Great advise as always. I can’t believe people are making some of these grips, ie; I don’t like the neighborhood. So why are they looking there? A waste of time for the realtor. I bought a home in San Diego and I loved it but I could also see the changes I wanted to make. I didn’t haggle on the selling price and I made those changes myself. Made double what I paid for it including the money I paid for the upgrades. Sometimes, if you just want different paint or carpet, it just makes sense to buy the home if you really love it and make the changes yourself including take down walls if it’s possible. In my case it was. I should add, yes, definitely paint the walls white. Some sellers make changes the buyer won’t like. For instance painting the walls grey or put up tile back splash in the kitchen that’s grey or some ugly color that will go out of style quickly. I prefer to make my own changes so I look for homes that haven’t had those kind of upgrades. It’s easier to negotiate if a home needs those kind of upgrades. Yep, I really don’t like the color grey.😂
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more! You got it! Thank you for your kind words and for watching! I greatly appreciate it!
@nutritioncoachjo2 ай бұрын
Exactly! I agree with you. I don’t even bother with neighborhoods I am not interested in living in. I also don’t let paint colors deter me either. That’s an easy cosmetic change. If someone doesn’t what to buy a house because of paint colors, I can bet they are not that interested in buying the house in the first place. I rarely like the colors chosen and have always made changes to my preferred color.
@imalivinintexas2 ай бұрын
You rock Ms. Audra and thanks for sharing your knowledge!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!!! You're one of my biggest fans!
@2023Red2 ай бұрын
Yes, I agree with your gripes from buyers because we were one of them. Our top three criteria from Phoenix were 1. No two story house next-door. 2. Park adjoining the back yard. 3. Deep water pool. We searched for a long time and paid full pride with concessions five years ago. Very happy! We have sufficient cash to perhaps go back to California near Laguna Beach. My question to Audra which is rare: I am 100% Permanent and Total Disabled Veteran. If I purchase a home for an arbitrary $800k price, what will California tax me for property tax? I could not get anyone to call on that topic in any government agency. Just a busy signal or elevator music on hold for hours. Thanks, I hope that is not too hard to answer!
@debshaw4537Ай бұрын
Congratulations on 50K! I helped! I subscribed and got my little sister to as well. You’re worthwhile and inspirational.
@corgiowner4362 ай бұрын
As I get older an elevator or master on the first floor is a necessity.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I hear that very often! We are always looking for single level homes here in my area. We don't have enough of them to go around.
@kt63322 ай бұрын
Good video Audra, My advantage is everything has been up graded and well maintained. The color of my walls will stay because I may not sell because I may not be able to get into another home of the same quality I have now. I’ve been in construction all my life and what I have beats most of what is on the market today. I may have to accept where I live because at least I have a home and I am 100% grateful for that!
@krissywhiting9162 ай бұрын
The voice overs were hilarious. Good info 👍
@AudraLambertАй бұрын
So glad you got a laugh:)
@Miz-NewsyАй бұрын
Our house came painted a creamy white. My realtor thanked me for not painting the house all the ‘crazy colors’!
@AudraLambertАй бұрын
oh good!
@cynthiathurman310811 күн бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Benjamin Moore White Dove as a good white paint color. I wanted to transition to white walls and didn’t know which white. That color has been around for many years and I didn’t know it was still trending.
@Tammy-zr9zw2 күн бұрын
Love your videos and the humor with valuable info. Thank you!
@readyornot3162 ай бұрын
We didn’t buy a house we loved because it backed up to a campground. We stood in the back yard and the sound of kids screaming was so loud we couldn’t hear each other talk. While we love children, that would have gotten old fast.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Understandable, that's a tough sell!
@joemomma7072 ай бұрын
Wow I’m currently buying a new build in Cali and I’m contingent. You have to be the best realtor youtuber out there. I watched your latest video and this one. Yeah, you are the best
@dastrnad2 ай бұрын
Welcome to a buyers market!
@jukodebu2 ай бұрын
yeah right
@kevinmach7302 ай бұрын
About damn time
@DT2262-q4w2 ай бұрын
Hi Audra, love your channel. You mentioned cats but we have found that the smell of dogs is very off-putting to us as buyers. Don't sellers realize that their large dogs smell?
@debbiehopper52882 ай бұрын
Love your videos. We bought a home and it was because of its location. Plus it was a huge huge 1950's ranch.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words and your house sounds amazing
@DaleFrazellNewConstruction2 ай бұрын
Nailed it! Right on target dealing with Happy Homeowners!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and kind comment! Much appreciated
@ElizabethCrazyDogLady2 ай бұрын
Congrats on attracting the big advertisers!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
We have big advertisers?!? That's great, I never see them. I only watch from my side with no advertisements, good to know!
@chiplangowski32982 ай бұрын
After watching this video, if I was selling my home (I'm not), I would ask my agent to seek out a young family wanting to get into their first home that is willing to accept an updated, well-maintained but almost 50-year old home for what it is. I would be willing to take a lower, fair but not lowball price just to make it a pleasant experience for all involved. And all of those complainers could just go back to watching HGTV from their rented apartments.
@kevinmach7302 ай бұрын
Your realtor doesn't typically get to chose who is wanting to see the house. It's all about the people be attracted to your area, but things are a lot more sane in entry level single family homes. They expect to have to make some compromises and do some things on their own. I think Audra is selling to higher end clientele that have a lot more money and options.
@charityvangorkom45254 күн бұрын
Excellent video and well presented!
@So_Blessed2 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. Love your personality. You go girl!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad!
@Miz-Newsy2 ай бұрын
Tile is SO common in Texas and Florida, and I have lived in both states.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Agreed!! Thanks for watching
@Miz-NewsyАй бұрын
@@AudraLambertAlways a pleasure!
@macmovieman12 ай бұрын
We have a 10-year old home and just invested in it for the next 10-years and have no intention of selling. If we were going to sell then we would just need to paint the house white and declutter our personal items.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
sounds like you did the right things!
@Toni_Snark2 ай бұрын
No, we really are trying to mask the noise. 😂
@HumptyDumpty-l5h23 күн бұрын
I love your videos, but I would love to see some advice for new construction and the buyer's agents responsibilities there. Builders' contracts are a lot different from state-promulgated contracts used for resale, typically written in the builder's favor by the builder's attorneys.
@monaclaiborne1498Ай бұрын
loved your picky buyer voice - that sounds just like what I hear on all the HGTV shows....picky, picky people
@Sheila2024-x8wАй бұрын
This video has convinced me not to move. It’s too much work and too much money.
@blessme1234to2 ай бұрын
ok! I've subscribed and some of my family members as well! I totally wish you the very best to get to 50.000 and more! I enjoy your voice, your information and your enthusiasm to helping all of us. Have yourself a good year and wishing you the very best. I'll be watching!!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and spreading my channel to your family members as well I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy the content!
@blessme1234to2 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert Absolutely! Take care, and I'll be watching!
@madelinegrudens2 ай бұрын
That was a great talk!! And your hair looks fabulous! Thank you for your insight!!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
so kind thanks and glad you enjoyed it
@stephanie73512 ай бұрын
Great job again Audra!!😊 I'm learning so much from you...Thank you!! I know you'll meet your subscribers goal soon...😊
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Where did the appraisal report come from?
@e-spy2 ай бұрын
k, had the plumbing redone throughout, new furnace/ac, windows (pellas). soft water. Swiss coffee already here. But the flooring? it would cost me at least 20k for the entry/hall/kitchen/bath. Office in the main that could be a bedroom. I work from home. kitchen could use an update. I am not better homes and gardens (though the garden? professionally done and beautiful, even a garden bench in the quaint iron fenced veggie garden). But I can't do all this, maam. I'm just too friggin old and here we are. selling. I love your videos but sometimes I think they are not realistic for the average, not million dollar home. Can you please do some for the not advantaged homeowners?
@hotpuppy12 ай бұрын
I say F the buyer complaints. If you don't like the house, DO NOT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!! QUIT watching HGTV! Why the hell should I remodel my house to suit YOU?
@sherirottweilersforever77722 ай бұрын
I’m going to paint my downstairs white dove !
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Love it!!!
@tammyrussell-rice55082 ай бұрын
I am presenting considering White Dove and Steam.
@nicolasbenson0094 күн бұрын
I’m a new dad, I moved to the Bay Area a few years ago and I’m thinking of purchasing a single family home, but with real estate prices currently through the roof, is it still a good idea to buy a home or should I invest in stocks for now and just wait for a housing market correction? I heard Nvidia and AMD are strong buys.
@ChristianKelv4 күн бұрын
it’s a personal decision, but according to Forbes, housing activities will remain stagnant for the most part of the year, so maybe hold off a little.
@SandraDave.4 күн бұрын
well you could put a downpayment on a home and as well diversify as much as you can into Ai and pharm. stocks like Pfizer and JnJ.
@PaulKatrina.4 күн бұрын
Certain Ai companies are rumoured to be overvalued and might cause a market correction, I’d suggest you go with a managed portfolio, but even those don’t perform so well, so it’s best you reach out to a proper fiduciary to guide you, that’s what works for my spouse and I.
@BellamyGriffin194 күн бұрын
this is all new to me, where do I find a fiduciary, can you recommend any?
@PaulKatrina.4 күн бұрын
There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’ Sophia Maurine Lanting” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.
@BeeKaye2 ай бұрын
My home was on the market for only 4 days. Priced right, not under priced. It stood out from the others. I got a lot of good ideas and information from your videos. Plus, I have an amazing realtor and team. Thanks for what you do! 🩷
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
YAY!!! That's so great to hear! Congratulations on the quick sale of your home! I'm happy to hear my advice helped and you had a great realtor & team!
@jenniferbmendezful2 ай бұрын
I love the graphics 😂. Keep up great work.
@AudraLambertАй бұрын
Thanks...will do!!
@jnaekoa35112 ай бұрын
Audra, do You think it would be ok if I just want private showings as opposed to open houses? Id like to avoid non-serious lookie-loos lol I def wont do a lock box. I love all your info. New subscriber here! Wish you were here in FL to sell my home. Realtors (so far) have been horrendous.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
welcome to the channel and nice to connect. It's completely up to you and what you are comfortable with. We do only private showings on our listings so we are there representing our clients the way we know best. With that being said on most of our listings we do open houses as well however some clients prefer not to. Sorry to hear about your agents not working out so far. Let us know if we can help in any way.
@jnaekoa35112 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert thank you :)
@privateinfo17112 ай бұрын
This sounds like bad communication. The agent and buyer should be talking about what is important to the buyer. That would greatly cut down on touring homes.
@SunnysideJGLLCАй бұрын
Love the messy hair, Audra. Mine is grey and not sure I can wear it like that! Hope so!
@goodenoughgirl8102Ай бұрын
Lol. I don’t think I’m quite that whiny. 😂😂 I got no issues if it’s good bones and good basics and they just keep it simple. Lol. I hate having to try and think up what would match what in multiple areas. (Esp tile, flooring etc). Major subpar issues with the innards are a deal breaker, esp if there are no concessions for them. If I have to deal with the latter, it should be reflected in the price. Am I wrong? Asking for too much? I don’t think so. Lol. I also check out and research the area first and foremost (before I proceed-as it’s kind of pointless to find the perfect home in the wrong location), so that is kind of a non issue for me, unless it was some unknown fluke I wasn’t aware of.
@ewetoob1377 күн бұрын
Open concept 🤢 Thanks Audra, great video 😊
@createwithconfidence80942 ай бұрын
I appreciate this video. I do not plan on selling in the next 10 years... but I do want to remodel bathroom and kitchen in the next 5 years. Is there any products (no white cabinet kitchen, please) that would hold value and buyer acceptability Ober a longer period of time? I lived with white walls for too many years. When I go to sell, I'll have them repainted white. For now, just materials in bathrooms and kitchens that might not be dated in 10 years.. Yes. I know... you need a crystal ball to predict this. So maybe just your perspective. Thank you from the southwestern metro area in Colorado (think the foothills, small back yard open to a municipal reservoir - private - with 2000 square feet inside, newer hvac and water heater, no carpet on floors, no pets)
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I would speak with your accountant and make a plan to avoid paying too much in capital gains tax, I don't want to give out tax advice, not my area of expertise. Thanks for watching!
@probablynot13682 ай бұрын
This KZbin channel, ‘Mark Tobin Kitchen Design’ is a great resource for kitchen design trends, included dated designs, as well as designs that stand the test of time.
@mikerudd4943Ай бұрын
Its been a rule in real estate for 60 years. Buyers OVER estimate the cost to repair or change when making an offer OR UNDER estimate the value of something that has already been done. IE...kitchen remodel or landscape project.
@SunnysideJGLLC2 ай бұрын
I love the pillow! Where can I find it please?
@sheilarae354Ай бұрын
I think it is all relative If you sell high, you have to buy high If you sell low, you buy low
@dollarBill0073 күн бұрын
Audra, I have a ranch home that I'm preparing to sell next year and someone put an exterior door in my dining room that has a half moon glass at the top going out to a big porch and I hate it anyway, but especially on the back of the house. I'm thinking frosted full view or clear glass with the blinds built into the glass. Any suggestions?
@PukeyMcDork2 ай бұрын
wood floors look good in certain places but i regretted putting in wood instead of just putting in nice carpet. It's a lot louder/echoey with wood, it creates a slip hazard when wet or using the wrong rugs that slip. Wood is a lot harder to fix if there is a problem which does happen like big gouges etc. Carpet section replacements are common, easy, and undetectable. Wood sucks, really good carpet is fine. Did i mention the slip factor?
@anavenegas78262 ай бұрын
Great info!!!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
thank you
@MrMarkS-lg7yk2 ай бұрын
Another excellent video! Thank You for what obviously takes considerable time and effort (and, needless to say, skills) to produce a 5-star product! Young lady, I always enjoy your videos, learn a lot, and find your presentation style terrific. I always watch your videos! You'll flash past 50K soon. I can easily see 500K subscribers. But hand on heart, I sense that, given our changing world, the day is slowly approaching when real estate agents are going the way of the landline. The Internet and AI will bury the concept/need for the industry entirely. End of rant. :>)
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and thank you so much for your kind words! I greatly appreciate it! I hope we don't go out of existence!!!!
@MrMarkS-lg7yk2 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert - Audra, you will earn a loyal following with anything you produce on KZbin. Your style is terrific! :>)
@CindyRobinson-mr8zx2 ай бұрын
Great video i subscribed 😊❤
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
so glad to hear thank you!
@theanadevine2 ай бұрын
Do those white colors work for exteriors too? We’re painting our exteriors this winter and want to maximize re-sale.
@blujeans94622 ай бұрын
Can't a buyer find out who is insuring the house currently and just call that company? If they cover it now,.why should it be denied to someone else?
@VomBethel2 ай бұрын
This night be true in most states, but here in Florida insurers are a bit finicky. Many are not underwriting new policies but won't cancel existing policies. In addition to high property insurance, the property taxes a new buyer pays are based on the purchase price of the house. Our taxes almost doubled the first year after we bought the house from the original owner whose tax base wass obviously much lower.
@Niko-7772 ай бұрын
Q: I have painted wood plank floors because they can’t be sanded and stained. Is this a problem? I can freshen them up with a new coat quite easily. PLEASE respond.
@mushroom_thrillers2 ай бұрын
Keep in mind that Good School Scores come from two groups: PTO Moms who cheerlead the scores (resulting in good scores) and Grumpy Parents with a Grievance (resulting in poor scores).
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
that can be true but people do look at the scores nonetheless sometimes
@schex92 ай бұрын
White walls remind me of a college apartment. Or, really, any apartment building. Doesn’t flatter most furniture, especially today's whitewash or chalk paint styles.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
that may be true however most buyers today are wanting white
@BeljicaPeak29 күн бұрын
While getting ready to sell, it would have been a lot easier for me if the interior walls were white. We hadn't ever planned to leave there and I had painted much of the interior in earth tones that felt comfortable to me. The "paint matched" paints to touch up didn't match well (mainly too much shine) and I spent far too much time trying to match & feather in, eventually giving up although I was continually aggravated every time I saw the less-than-perfect finishes. It would have been a lot faster to hire painters to repaint it all white or off-white, since we already had to our things out in order to replace flooring. Luckily it was an entry-level home with fairly new big-ticket systems in a community where homes in that price bracket & in good repair don't come up often. The one room that was still white was easiest to get ready, just clean the walls and fill nail holes. 😄
@thomascabral84432 ай бұрын
almost there Audra,,,
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
getting there!
@Marylandhappiness2 ай бұрын
Well goodness I would think that as far as the location is concerned they did their homework or should why would you even put anyone your realtor anybody they're going to physically see a property that you know you have location issues with Lord have mercy
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more!!!
@Marylandhappiness2 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert Thank you, Audra, please, is it permissable to ask that the broker be present with our agent, if hopefully when, we close on the sale of our house(the agent has made innumerable missteps handling sale of our house) my husband would not let me vet properly like you suggested, now here we are 😳😭
@johnward80642 ай бұрын
I love your videos!
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
thank you
@DianeAvery-h1s2 ай бұрын
It’s called Angry August. People are grumpy, I see it in the tourists while working in a tourism area. You’d think they’d be happy being on vacay. NOT, they’re grumpier than heck, waited too long for a vacay, getting the kids back to school, the kids are making the parents grumpy, it’s hot , etc etc etc… we are very glad to see the month of August move along. We can make it fine without these types. These gripes you’re illuminating have a familiar tone.
@kt63322 ай бұрын
I knew eventually buyers would wake up and start looking at the quality of the home instead of the pretty cosmetic band aid.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
it's happening
@showdogmissy2 ай бұрын
I'm hearing voices !!! LOL😀
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
LOL
@katethegardener2 ай бұрын
Neighbours have budgies squawking all day long outside hanging in their tree. Little kids screaming and crying and throwing temper tantrums, hoarder with lots of garbage and junk and messy yard, loud partier neighbours, this surrounds me and I am glad I will be listing in February and it will be snow covered and quiet.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Sounds like you have a very strategic plan! Good luck in February!
@johnward80642 ай бұрын
Do you live in my house?
@mikerudd4943Ай бұрын
Support beams blah blah blah...i will try that on my next county home inspector. I always used "building code , building smode. Whats the difference 😂
@georgiacinq-mars18992 ай бұрын
Would homes selling in the 300-350 sell easier?
@rpmorrisjr2 ай бұрын
Why be derogatory toward buyers? I get everyone on this site is apparently a seller but come on. Buying a house is a big decision and as a buyer it’s not my job to make money for the seller’s agent or help the seller offload their crappy, weird, outdated rundown house for an inflated price. My job is to get as close to what I want as I can and that’s it. Sellers and their agents have been gouging buyers for so many years now they’ve begun to feel entitled to continue doing it. Good luck with that.
@willalaska2 ай бұрын
Always fun Audra, you’re a natural! Too bad the whiners are back. Thought of selling Santa Cruz County home last year. Would have been easy, now might be slower process.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate you watching and your kind words! You are correct, the market is certainly shifting at the moment and buyers are becoming much more particular. Days on market have gone up in most areas.
@karinbinnie18622 ай бұрын
If white walls bother you, rethink it. What color are the walls in art museums? White. To show off the art. Buy some art that is meaningful to you and enjoy your unique home that really reflects you.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
agreed good point
@deelehey282728 күн бұрын
Read the description of the home before you go see it.
@feesor2 ай бұрын
I make people come with pre approval letter. No browsing.
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
good call
@karenellis6061Ай бұрын
Love your videos. So helpful. But can you not do the mimicking voice, please? Thanks
@ComebackRunner2 ай бұрын
Masters has popcorn ceiling. Should I remove it?
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
@@ComebackRunner yes!
@nbafanatics1Ай бұрын
Depending on the age of the house, it could have asbestos. Get it tested first.
@AngeldeJongTravel202016 күн бұрын
Thnx❤, you soooo funny 😂
@SF-k2p2 ай бұрын
Subscribed while ago for your insights and directness. Took your advice in making necessary renovations (neutral color, value priced materials, fit neighborhood) and very happy with results. Thanks! Question: do I put $ into basement? (Was finished but badly, so ripped out everything to cinder blocks. Could use a home office and guest room. Not ready to move for couple years. But contractors estimates $100,000+) How do I decide if it’s worth the $ or just sell for lower price in neighborhood where homes all with finished basement?
@kerryperryman302523 күн бұрын
A good real estate agent in your area will be able to answer that for you. I am in process of selling my home and my agent ruled out the things I wouldn't see ROI in.
@victorseastrom34552 ай бұрын
If I hear "Open Floor Plan" one more time... OMG. Go buy a warehouse! People have been building houses for eons. Do builders really think no one had thought of this before? There is a reason for dedicated rooms. No one wants to walk into your house and smell the dinner you had a few hours ago or see dirty dishes.
@jnaekoa35112 ай бұрын
Imo if appliances are a little dated, I would offer a warranty package paid for by my realtor lol
@wayward03Ай бұрын
The reason people are looking in areas they don't like is prices are on the moon still. Sellers are out of their minds. If you are a motivated seller then don't price it at super bubble levels.
@MyLoganTreksАй бұрын
Great info! Subscribed at 5k and you are on the way to 50k Share, like and Subscribe this is valuable knowledge! Lots of California plates here in Florida and then are self-insured having no mortgage.
@RG-hf4et27 күн бұрын
I have a ranch bc I know that they always sell & you can stay in them forever.
@RayMelville2 ай бұрын
Based on Audra’s video sounds like women are the top 15 complainers
@AudraLambert2 ай бұрын
Haha! Everyone complains, not just women!
@RayMelville2 ай бұрын
@@AudraLambert I know but you made them all sound like they were women 😀 very good video, informative and funny as usual.
@berniesmith6466Ай бұрын
Do any of your buyers complain about your videos mocking them?