Avoid These 10 Annoying Mistakes When Selling Your Home! Audra Lambert 2024

[@holimoli2023]

Finally someone who really says everything straightforward with no baloney. Thank you.

[@AudraLambert]

You are so very welcome..hope other's agree with you..lol:0

[@lindayoungwoolf]

​@@AudraLambert I have the feeling many people feel this way 😊

[@nicolasbenson009]

I think it's time to make it more appealing for potential buyers. Real estate can be quite the rollercoaster! the stress and uncertainty are getting to me. I think I'll cut rents to attract potential buyers and exit the market, but i'm at crossroads if to allocate the entire $680k liquidity value to my stock portfolio?

[@BellamyGriffin19]

"Overall, buyers hold a lot of the cards right now, and sellers are having to give out more concessions to close a deal." All the best, buying on sale is actually one of the best ways to invest in stocks, and advisors are ideally suited for such task

[@tatianastarcic]

Until the Fed clamps down even further I think we're going to see hysteria due to rampant inflation. If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now with financial markets will be best you seek a fin-professional with fiduciary responsibilities who knows about mortgage-backed securities for proper guidance.

[@ScottKindle-bk3hx]

this sounds considerable! think you know any advisors i can get on the phone with? i'm in dire need of proper portfolio allocation

[@tatianastarcic]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’ Melissa Terri Swayne” for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@ChristianKelv]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Google search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@karenwood8124]

I seem to remember in one of your videos, that you mentioned some people complained about your laughing, but I love it! I smile every time you giggle.

[@patriciacooke886]

Love her Joy

[@kristenspencer9751]

@@patriciacooke886 me, too!

[@NightSky777]

@@karenwood8124 same here, doesn't her spunky personality & humor (laughs included) just put you in a good mood? 🙂

[@power4things]

It's OK, some people are just no fun. I love Audra's tips ... and giggles!

[@timm9271]

Audra praying that you are overwhelmed with subscribers. Your wise advice and professional teaching has been an incredible blessing to all of us. My family thanks you.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahhh...thanks so much. Really glad I can help.

[@larryberry2436]

My realtor showed our home to an out-of-town buyer. No pictures, nail holes patched, fresh WHITE paint, carpets cleaned . The potential buyer said, great, we won’t have to do anything to move-in. Offer was asking price. Sold! Great advice.

[@seabreeze8467]

That's the way to do it! It's beyond me how people are so lazy when it's time to sell their house. I too prepared my last house for sale. I got 3 offers above asking price the day it went on the market (2023). Never give a buyer an excuse to not buy your house!

[@bigdaddy111058]

You are head and shoulders above ALL other real estate channels. I'm retired from several aspects of the real estate industry, so I think I know what I'm talking about. Consider me blown away. Your talent, knowledge and presentation are worth far more than whatever you are charging for it.

[@michaelk969]

Only at #2 in the list but unfortunately some listing agents do the dumbest things such as not even putting the best features of a house in the description. If all the appliances convey and are new, it has a new roof and chimney, great landscaping, etc. that should be listed in the description. Some people do read the descriptions after they view the photos. Then there's the issue of wanting to always get a quick sale (even if the seller) would lose a lot of money. It's so easy for a realtor to say "it's a buyers market and you need to list the property close to the comps", because they are biased and want a quick sale. Certainly it is true that if you price it too high for the locality and condition of the house you will get no traffic. But listing agents should never try to bully you into under-pricing your house. The other issue is that everybody (realtors, owners, investors) talk about comps in a casual way but when it comes to choosing which properties are truly comparable to the subject property they omit important details like how close the comp is to the subject property, the condition of the comps and your property and the age of the comps. Really an objective analysis must be done by an appraiser. And even appraisers fail to identify the true costs of some objective criteria due to inflation, for example a high end kitchen remodel.

[@ricobastiaans1478]

Audra like I said before, I’m going to put my house up for sale within the next year most likely in the spring. I don’t listen to anyone but you, you’re the best, funny and to the point. Keep up the good work . Thank you.

[@AudraLambert]

I am so glad you like my videos. Appreciate the support. By spring, you will be an expert.

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

As a home stager, I tell every client that there should not be ANY sign of a pet in the home . . . Remove all food bowls, toys, leashes, beds, etc. While we all LOVE our pets - buyers don't appreciate any pets - especially when it's not THEIR pet. For odors - Amazon sells a fabulous product calls Fresh Wave. It doesn't mask the smell . . .it actually kills and breaks down the molecules that cause the odors. I've used it through homes to get dog smells out (and probably works for stinky teens!) WORKS incredibly well! :-) Thanks Audra as always for hitting every critical point! Appreciate you!

[@fondacarm1384]

A potential buyer is going to avoid purchasing a home because a dogs food and water bowls are left out??? C’mon already!! SMDH

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

@@fondacarm1384 Yep. I wouldn't say 'won't purchase' the property but the best practice is to put away anything that might be objectionable to buyers. I've been a home stager for 20 years and see it all the time. (Pet smells - huge turn off; and any sign of a pet. stow trash cans outside or in the garage; toilet scrub brushes out of sight. If there is a potential ick factor - put it away) (Even in a town with two HUGE rival universities here - I've been in a home where someone from x University walked out because the Seller had all Y University memorabilia displayed) You want to sell your listing? Do what Audra has shared. In this market you need to be doing everything she has shared. Good luck if you don't. SMDH.

[@feesor]

There is no way I am taking the dogs crates out of the house. You are crazy!

[@FawnhillFarmhouse]

@@feesor Removal of anything related to a pet is JUST for showings and for MLS photos. Good luck selling your house as Audra shared if you leave the crates in for showings and in MLS photos. . Guess you or your clients REALLY don't need to sell anyway. The market is turning towards buyers now and the pendulum is swinging. Good luck with all that.

[@feesor]

@@FawnhillFarmhouse this is a dog neighborhood!!!!! I will take my chances I would rather have a dog lover by my home anyway.

[@jsmum196]

LOVE when sellers are there! You can get ALL the info strait from them instead of my agent saying. "I don't know. I'll have to ask." Then they ask the seller's agent...then they take 4 yrs. to answer your question WITH an answer that does not answer your question! Hate that. Love a seller in the home.

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

Yes. That is what I said. The owners have the info. Also when any inspections are done the inspector needs to work with the owner or he will flag things that are not bad. The inspector will say the chimney needs cleaning, hire a chimney sweep. But as the owner, I've never used it enough to warrant that.

[@Animals55patty]

I could listen to you talk all day your videos are very helpful

[@oldbird4210]

We got 2 offers on our home the 2nd week. We rejected the first (ridiculous) offer and the 2nd offer came in on day 8 and we accepted. It was contingent on the sale of their home but it was already under contract with closing date scheduled. So we were under contract 9 days after listing for above our asking price. And yes, you did help us!

[@AudraLambert]

Oh good...congrats!! So glad I could help!! Well done.

[@louiseperry6920]

Hello from New Zealand. Sold our house last week, 4 weeks after listing to an American couple. We were so pleased to get top dollar, and watching you over the last couple of months, thorough cleaning and following your advice was so worthwhile. Thank you Audra. You’re amazing and deserve a million subscribers.

[@AudraLambert]

Thank you for the kind words and congratulations on your home sale.

[@Miz-Newsy]

Agree-as a seller I am not going to be there when my agent shows my home.

[@AudraLambert]

Good for you!! Wise decision.

[@dballard8660]

Audra, Thank you for sharing your expertise. We just recently sold our mothers home. I credit the Audra Lambert, Realtor channel with our amazing success. We educated ourselves by following advice presented on this channel and received a cash offer on the first day the house went public. The offer was above the listed asking price. Thank you so much for educating us on finding a top listing agent and guiding us through the process of preparing, and staging, the house for the market. You are a real gem. Thank you. Thank you.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh...this just made my day. So happy everything went so smoothly. Well done.

[@MyLoganTreks]

Yes Absolutely Agree Share and subscribe she deserves 100k Subs! She advocates for educating everyone and I'm so grateful for her gifts and talented work.

[@AudraLambert]

@@MyLoganTreks Ahhh...thanks so much! That means the world to me!

[@worldoftone]

Just sold our house in San Diego. We made NONE of these mistakes as we paid attention to your previous videos from a few months ago. We had several interested bidders and got over asking. Yes, we used Dunn Edwards Swiss Coffee LOL!

[@AudraLambert]

A job well done!

[@renemccormick6137]

We had white and we were advised to go beige (which I don't like). Thanks to you we found a great real estate agent. Thanks.

[@AudraLambert]

So glad!! Best of luck to you!!

[@lucisorchidplace]

Hey Audra!! Thank you so much for all the good info. I'm a seller and buyer Florida. My Realtor said that I'm her best-seller ever and that my house will look like an HGTV home. 😊 She doesn't know my secret: which is you! 🙂 You have taught me a toon! Keep up the good work, you are helping a lot of people. My house will be going to the market really soon. Blessings to you, Luci.🏡

[@AudraLambert]

I am thrilled to hear this. I know you will do great!! Blessings to you, as well.

[@jsmum196]

SAME!! Several buyers are saying, "It's our dream house." All I did was follow Audra in a FSBO.

[@debholtz54]

Yes to cameras!!! I caught a realtor going through my prescriptions( she didn’t have a buyer with her). Luckily she didn’t take anything because I did have my major prescriptions on my person., yet I felt so violated. Needless to say she is no longer a realtor. So glad I had a camera not only for watching buyers but agents as well. Geez!

[@AudraLambert]

Oh my goodness...that is just terrible. Thanks for sharing..people need to read this.

[@jsmum196]

This is exactly why I do not trust realtors!! Either this or they just don't care. As a buyer I've seen them all. Meeting at the house with no lights on etc. and the agent doesn't care. I have to ask to open it up and turn on lights. I've had agents tell me their seller is too high priced etc. I don't trust them with my house.

[@jsmum196]

I don't know if you realize that most agents are not like you. YOU would be the best representation for any home! Your look, energy, presence would tell me, "I want the home SHE's selling!"

[@8356-4]

Thanks for the white paint recommendations!

[@AudraLambert]

Sure..best of luck!!

[@Gemmarose9012]

A friend of mine was present for her own open house. She wasn’t “annoying” since she simply looked like another person at the open house. She didn’t wear a sign to let potential buyers know she was the seller. That being said, I’m not planning on being here when we sell our home, I’ll be glad to miss all that.

[@smiles36njcp]

That was my thoughts too. I would think if you just sit in the kitchen, it really wouldn't matter if you're there. Of course as long as you don't say anything if they say they hate your kitchen...lol

[@kathrynp7595]

I looked at a house where the seller was present, it was a divorce situation and she was crying and carrying on. Very weird 😮

[@AudraLambert]

Oh, that's just terrible...on so many levels. Ugh. I hate to hear this!!

[@ChrisMalfaIIX-k9b]

Audra, your videos are always worth my time.

[@AudraLambert]

I am so glad. Appreciate the kind words.

[@hellome8826]

Yes, on the smell. I walked in as a potential buyer to a house and the minute we walked in the front door I noticed a smell. I immediately knew that was not the house for us and we moved onward.

[@dlemmon1276]

Smells! No home owner knows how their home smells!!!

[@JennLynnF]

Hi, I watch your show from Norway, and love it! One thing we do here, that you have not mentioned, is that when an offer comes in, all interested buyers are informed via SMS so that the bidding process can start. It is really exciting!

[@AudraLambert]

From Norway! Wow, thanks for watching! That is a great idea, thank you for sharing. We may have to start implementing it that as well.

[@Boddissatva]

You are so professional and sincere. It’s great listening to good advice

[@AudraLambert]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much!!

[@Elizabeth-mo3fv]

Thank you for the great tips. As a seller, i will be getting rid of the light grey, hate it anyway. our agent wanted to put our house, on 6 acres, for $510k, but we told her $425k or lower because we know from shopping house in another state, the homes that are moving are mid $300s or lower. and I mean moving in a few days. We need enough to pay off our current mortgage and maybe take $80k with us and we are NOT shopping for higher priced homes, we are downsizing or looking for fixer uppers because everything in the US is too expensive right now.

[@AudraLambert]

Glad you are finding the tips helpful and it sounds like you know what you are talking about. I hope you find the perfect agent in your area for you.

[@imalivinintexas]

Thank you for shooting-straight with us Ms. Audra and appreciate receiving this very useful information.

[@莫民奇妙]

I just recently sold my house. Actually, a few times, the buyer showed up earlier before I left the house. and almost every time, they asked me to stay. My house listed beginning of May, and closed end of May. My listing agent never showed up in any showing, not once. And there was no open house either. I think the most important thing is the house/price itself.

[@arizonashopper5095]

In my area, the listing agent is not supposed to be present during showings. Unless it's a really high-end home with expensive art or something. Then sometimes the listing agent will insist on being present for all showings.

[@AudraLambert]

Yes, pricing the home is really important.

[@jsmum196]

Excellent. I would have done the same. Nobody knows the house like the seller. I have all the questions! Hate it when I'm at a house with an agent that has no clue about the house and the seller's agent is not there. That's when you need the seller and her "touch" on the home rather than a cold sterile darkened home.

[@janiceestes9518]

You are so point on everything you had said. I would never decorate my home for any season if I had listed my home during that time. You see a Christmas tree in pictures when now the time is early spring Easter. If you want to put a seasonal wreath on your door, do it after the pictures are take. Then remove it right after the holiday.

[@AudraLambert]

Great points...can't disagree.

[@arizonashopper5095]

100%!! Remove all seasonal decor before the photos. What if you end up having a deal fall out and you have to re-list it, or you decide to pull it off the market until after the holidays? And now your Halloween decor looks really out of place at Easter?

[@e-spy]

@@AudraLambert question: my realtor wants to take pictures of the outside now to show what it looks like in summer (we live in Minnesota). I'm thinking if you show pictures from a different season, doesn't that make it look like your house has been on the market a long time? Potential listing in February?

[@seabreeze8467]

Great job Audra! Tell it like it is!! On the contingent note we did that last year, except our market was still hot and the house we were buying wasn't. Our house, which we prepped for sale, sold in the same day it went on the market. But I agree it's not an easy situation.

[@lisarodriguez2926]

I have relaxing and muted color's on my walls around the house and not planning on painting it white. However the woodwork will be painted a clean crisp white. And the floor really cleaned. Wish me luck!

[@markh.6687]

"Good luck; we're all counting on you." -- Dr. Rumack, "Airplane!"

[@jsmum196]

My worst nightmare is soft muted colors in a house!!! Everyone will have to paint. Just do it and it will open up the house, make it appear bigger, brighter and cleaner!!

[@lisarodriguez2926]

@@jsmum196 I do agree it will make it bigger and brighter but right now I'm prepping for a garage sale and packing up my personal stuff. The wall colors are clean and my house has been well maintained for years. I have not put on the market yet but doing my due diligence to get it ready. Audrey has given me some great ideas!

[@RYEINDUSTRIAL]

What would you suggest on exterior paint colors? I need to paint the exterior of my home that I will be selling next year. Its an older home built in the 50's with hardy board siding. It looks and feels like a farm house beach cottage but I am 15 miles from the beach. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks!

[@billyh9286]

Great video Audra! We just sold a home and bought another one and both our agents were superb. We (as you recommend here) trusted their expertise and didn’t get in the way of them doing their jobs, and therefore had very good results.

[@AudraLambert]

Fantastic!!!

[@katrinaanglemier8792]

Side question how are realtors get paid with the new ruling going in showing homes if they're buyer doesn't buy anything? Love your advice on seller selling their homes we have a modest home in Oregon.

[@AudraLambert]

If a buyer doesn't end up buying a home...then the buyers agent doesn't get paid.

[@midlifemom5829]

Hello from South OC! Love your frankness!

[@AudraLambert]

Well thank you very much! Thanks from South OC too.

[@ladikmk]

That was good tough love Audra. As I write this, I'm waiting for my paint to dry - White Dove, and it looks so darn good. Great video & selling advice today - thanks for taking the time to share this valuable info with all of us.

[@AudraLambert]

Oh good! I love White Dove!! Great choice!! And thanks!

[@lisaw97]

I am grateful that I stumbled upon your channel. Your information is beneficial to us as we plan to sell our home. We did a home inspection and are currently making repairs. Our walls need to be repainted, and we were going to repaint the same beige color, but you have convinced us to go with Dove White or Swiss Coffee. Thank you for your videos!

[@AudraLambert]

Great choice and I am sure it will showcase your home beautifully. Side note: make sure to interview more than one agent and if you need any recommendations we are happy to get you connected.

[@jodianncates4193]

😊 Thank you Audra! I really needed to hear all 10 of these! Especially the issues about pets. I finally made the connection. Having pets on property is too personal. I depersonalized like crazy... And left my pets roaming around during showings. *hand to forehead* I will do better!

[@AudraLambert]

We all have to live and learn.

[@chrissylong6001]

The pet thing is so accurate. We toured a home last week, and there was a cat who was very upset about us being there. He swatted at my leg and almost scratched me, and we were all stuck at the top of the stairs while he was on the staircase hissing at us. My husband had to try to find a way to chase him down so we could leave. It was unnerving having him run around our feet with his back arched and just freaking us out the whole time.

[@AudraLambert]

Exactly!! Not fun.

[@mikesoutside]

😂😂 wow that’s crazy

[@power4things]

Audra, you are the FIRST KZbin content producer I have EVER subscribed to. Thank you!

[@AudraLambert]

YAY...thank you!

[@patriotgrammy8632]

Hi Audra, Love your haircut. I always enjoy your videos and have learned so much. I won’t be selling for a couple of years but I’m keeping all your videos that will help me when the time is right. My situation is a bit different than people selling in the city as I live in a rural mountain area. We only have a couple of realtor agents so may need bring in someone from the nearest city if a local realtor doesn’t meet the standards you are setting. Plus I don’t think they do staging here because we don’t have the resources to have that done. I’ll check to see if that’s true, but if we don’t, what would you suggest as my furniture is older and I won’t be taking it with me when I move. We don’t even have a have an organization who will pick it up to sell for the less fortunate and I can’t just give it all away since I need to live here until I’m able to sell and move.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh..thanks for the haircut compliment. Means a lot. I lost 70% of my hair..its finally coming back. Sounds like you live in a different area than where I live:). If you don't have staging services and your furniture is older, I would keep the older furniture and just make sure you declutter....A lot. You don't want a vacant house. It creates awareness that no one is living there. Better to be safe. You could potentially virtually stage as well.

[@AnnM223]

I wish my sellers were there and told me what was important to know about the old house I bought. To this day I am still trying to figure out things, and it’s frustrating.

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

Thumbs up on that comment. You understand how it works. I'm currently buying a house from a seller and he is fixing things up and I'm asking questions and learning and figuring things out.

[@AudraLambert]

yes that can be nice to meet with the seller if they are open to it but after not during an open house or showing :)

[@lizzieb6311]

Thank you! Points well taken and understood. This is extremely valuable information and will use them during the upcoming sale of my home. Most annoying thing Real Estate Agents Do: NOT tell these things to the Seller and expect us to not do these things. Been there….would have been great to have an Agent who did more than just collect the commission after my first meeting with her. Thanks for the great content!

[@AudraLambert]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kinds words, you made my day!

[@tommurray306]

Nice listening to you Karen.

[@AudraLambert]

Thanks for listening Karen, I greatly appreciate it! Have a wonderful day!

[@SusanBewley]

Nothing is more uncomfortable than having the seller there. Earlier this year I flew into a city across the US just to buy a house. It was perfect in every way for my family. Even after seeing it in person, we loved it. We walked away because of the seller. My realtor and I both came to the house and the seller was there giving us a tour. He was an older man, with the start of dementia and was telling us crazy stories of what he was and wasn't doing with the property. It was one of the most bizarre experiences and my realtor told me to walk because she thought it was a huge legal issue. House should have been a bidding war - eventually sold for $40,000 under listing.

[@jsmum196]

Well, that's not a seller. That's a dementia patient! Nobody needs that craziness.

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

I'd feel uncomfortable with a buyer agent there.

[@kerryperryman3025]

That's very sad. Hope he wasn't ripped off on the net side of things. d😢

[@staller3887]

You have a great personality and I so enjoy listening to you. I’m wanting to sell but can’t seem to get stuff gone fast enough. I may miss my opportunity this year. Retired and widower…

[@e-spy]

Same issue here...health concerns make it very hard for me to get the house ready. Realtor and I agreed I need more time and we will revisit in February.

[@AudraLambert]

Understandable, you can only do so much! Take your time and maybe aim for Spring next year! Best of luck getting your home ready. Thanks for watching and reaching out, much appreciated!

[@e-spy]

@@AudraLambert thank you!

[@user-kr4ow1go8m]

Great video! Always roll with the truth!

[@AudraLambert]

Always!

[@naty191000]

I respect how honest you are, thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤❤❤.

[@AudraLambert]

You are so welcome!!

[@lindayoungwoolf]

Audra, what do you think about video / audio cameras that capture the real comments of perspective buyers ? I would think it would be helpful

[@donnabarnum9470]

Awesome advice! Thank you ❤

[@lisat.8138]

I’m not touring a home with the seller on the property!!

[@AudraLambert]

Thanks for chiming in...seller's need to hear this.

[@schex9]

Why does this bother people so much? Just ignore them.

[@smiles36njcp]

@@lisat.8138 Why?

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

Then how will you learn anything about the house? The hows and whys that they did things the way that they did.

[@mariatorres9789]

​@@historicaltvvideos8971Exactly. You should chat with neighbors, too.

[@katethegardener]

Sold my home on first day listed with multiple offers, over asking and both cats in the home, the people loved them. How do I know, because we were all in the house vacuuming and getting ready to leave for the day and it just sold like that! I have regal Persians and they are like little pieces of decor. One even asked if the cats came with the home!

[@AudraLambert]

What a fun and unique story.

[@vinceordonez5878]

Just sold my house 15 days ago. I am so happy with the agent I hired very professional he actually coach me in everything. Everything done correctly & prOfessionally and smoothly. Happy seller and buyer here, we aall became friends! Audra you are still the best.

[@AudraLambert]

congrats so glad to hear it went well and thank you for the kind words

[@Ret17]

Thanks for another great video--tough love but the truth.

[@VesnaPettersson]

binge watched your videos! so happy to finally find someone who is Straight forward, honest, clear, data driven, not emotional, and loves checklists!!! my engineering brain loved it! It made SOOOO much sense to me when you mention you used to be a "computer nerd" in one of your videos HAHAHA. Keep sharing your wisdom and knowledge!

[@AudraLambert]

So glad to have you here and enjoying the content.

[@rags3901]

All these reasons…and more…are why I’m an Exclusive Buyer’s Agent!!!!!!!

[@AudraLambert]

good for you! Do what you like most

[@smiles36njcp]

I definitely like the camera idea but thinking cameras may make a buyer feel more uncomfortable. What's your experience with buyers that see cameras everywhere? What reactions to them have you seen?

[@schex9]

There was an Alexa Echo Dot running while we looked at an empty house. The owners kept the internet running just to spy on buyers! We tried not to say anything while near the Echo Dot, but it's hard to not say anything while touring.

[@jsmum196]

I find it so rude when there are cameras and the agent points them out. Stupid.

[@smiles36njcp]

@@jsmum196 Sounds like the agent doesn't want sellers to hear any feedback for whatever reason. Unless there's no signs posted regarding cameras. Maybe they're letting them know for "recording law" reasons

[@smiles36njcp]

@@schex9 Depending on where it was located and how big the home is, I don't think it's capable of listening to conversations that far from it. Me personally...I wouldn't be shy to voice my opinions good or bad. Seller obviously wants feedback. I probably wouldn't be shy expressing my opinion if cameras were present either. But that's just me. Wondering though how the majority of buyers react to cameras.

[@angiew4544]

Not planning on being in the house for showings but what about a ladt minute call and you're in the middle of fixing dinner etc? You can't always stop what you're doing and be ready in 30 minutes or less to split.

[@AudraLambert]

yup..that's right. Truly a hassle selling a home...but its usually worth it:)

[@jsmum196]

The ones who want to come by right away will not buy your house. Make them come back the next day.

[@NightSky777]

Audra, you're a Natural at what you do! Just Love your Plain Speaking, Tell-it-like -it-is persona! You present the Educational truth in such an entertaining way 😄 Smarts, Humor, and Beauty, tell your husband he hit the Trifecta! 😊 🎉

[@AudraLambert]

thanks for the kind words

[@tamt5846]

Thank you for the information! I knew a lot of it, but some I didn’t. 💕

[@AudraLambert]

Oh good! So glad to help.

[@LezZeppelinFanPage-nm1ly]

Love your advice!!!

[@regenterra5259]

I have learned, buying & selling a home is definitely not for the faint of heart lol. Thank you for your advice & especially the time & effort you put into making these valuable videos. I add you to my AH List (Awesome Human). Thank you, Audra!❤

[@patriciacooke886]

Audra, great comments. I dearly would like to sell our house. I hope next spring to have everything spruced up , started painting all rooms “Pure White”. Builder had everything painted Builders Beige, even the ceilings (9 foot high) ugh! Our daughter in law is our real estate agent, certified stager, very qualified can sell commercial, land large or small, all levels of housing low end to over $1,000,000 homes. She is amazing. Thank you again for your helpful comments, you are spot on.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh..thank you. I wish you all the luck in the world. You're going to do great.

[@sheilamartin302]

All of the doors, architraves, windows, baseboards, and crown molding in our home are painted Swiss Coffee, however, the walls throughout our home are painted in a very soft linen color, which I consider a neutral color. The hardwood floors have been refinished in a light neutral, and they look beautiful. Why would I possibly consider painting the walls white?

[@maryruud9566]

I accompanied my daughter (her request) on home viewings when she was looking for a house. Most all of them were painted white, floor to ceiling. One had beautiful baseboards, trim and crown moulding, but it wasn't noticed at all by my daughter who was blinded by all the white. And, unfortunately, they used the same eggshell finish on everything. The other houses were likely painted (badly) by homeowners who, understandably taken aback by the $5,000+ interior paint estimates, bought 5 gallon pails of cheap big-box store flat white and slapped in on everything that didn't move. She ended up buying a house that had light neutral walls knowing she could change the color at any point in the future.

[@sheilamartin302]

@@maryruud9566 I'm in total agreement. All white walls look good in super-modern homes, however, in more traditional homes soft linen colors look clean and add a timeless look.

[@Reed-2big]

As a seller I agree about not being there even though it helped us once to know the buyer wasn’t qualified for no contingencies on sale of the other house

[@AudraLambert]

Appreciate your comment. Your agent should be helping with the qualification verification and other details. Sounds like you are a take charge kind of person. Good for you!

[@aloha8410]

I've seen an old couple of sellers sitting in their garage during the open inspection of their super lovely home (A lot of time and energy and love have been put into this sweet home). I felt so bad for it and I think this was the same feeling for them.

[@schex9]

@@aloha8410 I don't get what you are trying to say

[@aloha8410]

@@schex9 You don't need to get what I am trying to say

[@historicaltvvideos8971]

@@aloha8410 Sellers or rather, owners should be with the inspector during the inspections to inform them of the whys and hows. Otherwise the inspectors will have a list and the list will be inaccurate to wrong.

[@AnnM223]

When I am looking at European houses and apartments painted in other colors than white, I love it, even if the colors may not be to my liking. You can always repaint the walls and make it your own. America lives by standards, boring I would say. White walls were one of my big culture shocks! Now after having lived here for a long time, white walls are a miner annoyance. The biggest problem, and not only mine is the whole real estate industry, investors and banks buying and raising home prices making them unaffordable for many people. Flipping is another annoyance, why do that???

[@AudraLambert]

True, most countries are much more vibrant! We in the US can be very plain Jane at times! I agree color is amazing in many cases, but the light colors appeal to the masses. Some people cannot see past colors in a home.

[@pathway2newjurnes220]

Love your advice especially the sellers being present during a showing. Who does this?! 😂

[@AudraLambert]

People getting in their own way, LOL

[@MrMarkS-lg7yk]

Excellent presentation! As a regular viewer of your channel, I found it one of your best. :>)

[@AudraLambert]

Thank you!

[@keeptrying5962]

I'd rather eat a 🪲 than be present during the showing of our home. Agree re: teenagers/smell (hormones, definitely a thing). Good video, thank you.

[@AudraLambert]

Laughing...appreciate the comment.

[@jbuggy21]

I'm a rookie agent still learning the ropes and I'm loving your tips so I can be a better advisor to my clients. Your content is gold.

[@AudraLambert]

Always be learning and growing. Above all else, be a professional.

[@mthelouvre]

Thank you! It was perfect in every way!!❤

[@AudraLambert]

Well thank you so much. I appreciate your support.

[@leeniehasentered]

I Love your advice! I also love your look today.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh..thanks so much for the compliment. means a lot

[@kathrynp7595]

Is it ok to ask your Realtor to preview the listing description and photos before it goes on the MLS , thank you

[@markh.6687]

Your agent is getting paid by YOU. Ask to see the photos and listing.

[@patriciacooke886]

@@markh.6687yes indeed

[@jsmum196]

Find another agent if they do not include you in every decision on description and photos!

[@christines1924]

Again.....amazing, coherent information.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh..thank you! Appreciate your support.

[@suzydolan6723]

Totally agree with everything you said.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahhh..thanks!!

[@gladtoseeya986]

Fabulous advice in this video. One question though. Would that also be white for the inside of the house? Any recommendations for that please? Thank you

[@AudraLambert]

Great Question! The exterior doesn't have to be white. Of course you don't want to stand out in the neighborhood. It really depends on the style of your home...and where you live. White in the interior...no matter where you live:)

[@jsmum196]

@@AudraLambert Amen!

[@pennyannvincent8831]

Excellent advise. Thank you.

[@AudraLambert]

You are very welcome..glad I could help!

[@sarahgarcia1674]

Great information ❤

[@AudraLambert]

Glad you think so!

[@gregdiprinzio9280]

You’re so funny! Enjoying your videos. Learning a lot. Subbed.

[@AudraLambert]

Ahhh..thank you.

[@jsmum196]

If the house smells, I'm out. That includes plug ins etc. That's why a new house doesn't smell or a house with people who never drink or smoke. Those homes don't smell either.

[@AudraLambert]

A smell leaves a lasting impression.

[@dalethompson6952]

I was a realtor in the 1980’s. That was a slow market and I probably encountered most of the same situations.

[@AudraLambert]

The problems don't change much over the years.

[@angieherron5305]

Audra, love your tips as always! Thank you! Have a blessed day and hope you get to 50k subscribers ASAP!!

[@AudraLambert]

Ahh..thanks!! Appreciate your kind words.

[@genastokley6584]

Besides blinds being opened should they also be raised when your home is being shown?

[@AudraLambert]

Yes, you want as much light as possible:)

[@WendySalima]

How exactly are you supposed to get cats off the property? Ours don't take well to carriers at all...Any suggestions are welcome.

[@jsmum196]

If they hide under the bed when strangers come in that helps. Selling is a pain! You would have to put them in carriers for the few minutes buyers are there.

[@AudraLambert]

Hi Wendy, fair enough. Even if you can put them in a room that isn't that important would be helpful...even the garage. I know its tough.

[@DeanDecoursey]

I think you have made it clear about what color your walls should be. How about the exterior of the house? I plan on selling my house in the next 2-3 years and will have to paint the exterior before putting it on the market.

[@jsmum196]

Something neutral and pretty.

[@debbiehopper5288]

Great video!

[@PukeyMcDork]

i love the advice and love the commenters who either are not in the US (most people on YT are not americans so you have to be very aware of that in terms of education, bias, etc) or have never sold a house. The pets thing is key, it's like a smoker house. When you have a 'doggy' or a 'kitty' house, the showing agents will tell prospects "Ok this is a stinky house but you can get it for a deal. . . "

[@power4things]

"Curb appeal" and first impression is a very strong factor in getting buyers interested. The buyer doesn't live at your house and will notice the dirt and blemishes that you have mentally filtered out, and, frankly they are looking for things wrong. Don't give them any. The buyer (or at least their agent) also knows what your house should sell for, if your ask too much, the buyer's agent will cross your house off the list as "overpriced" before even leaving the RE office on house tour. And, RE agents go on weekly group home tours of new listings; they have already seen your house. You don't want your house to show so ratty that it falls into the dreaded "fixer" class and is not top-drawer for showings.

[@AudraLambert]

Well said.

[@corgiowner436]

Another reason to do timeless designs when renovating.

[@schex9]

Nothing is timeless. I really wish trends in home design would slow down. These HGTV-type shows feel that they have to constantly change home style so that they can have something "newer" than the trends that were on point 5 years ago. I had an agent try to tell me that Shaker-style cabinets are out of style. They've been used for 250 years! We are chasing our tails with all of these new trends!

[@corgiowner436]

@@schex9 besides shaker cabinets I think white marble baths, Edwardian fixtures, hardwood floors and white traditional kitchens have stood the test of time.

[@jennifereach7894]

I sold my home recently, with gray painted walls. Super clean and depersonalized. Let the cats stay. House sold with multiple offers over ask in less than 24 hours.

[@paperroses7615]

Can you please do a video on how many days for a buyer to produce financing after making a empty offer no pre-approval letter and stupid owner accepts it not just California laws

[@AudraLambert]

thanks for the feedback will add this to my list

[@joharmison877]

I had a great agent and we did all you said. I got over asking price. First thing I did when I moved in was paint it all a bright white. It looked awesome. It sold to the first looker before it went on the market the next day. My realtor held off accepting it so I could have more lookers and maybe get a better offer but after a week we took the first offer. $20,000 over asking. 🤪

[@AudraLambert]

👏👏👏

[@350Zquicksilver]

I remember walking into my (soon to be condo), ALL WHITE with a ton of sunlight blazing into the rooms. It looked bright, but not good. Reminded me of an institution or modern art museum with no art all the walls, lol. Absolutely NO character, boring. It WAS a blank canvas, only thing it had going for it.

[@AudraLambert]

That isn't very inviting. Not everyone is able to see beyond the blank canvas and truly envision themselves living there.

[@usetherightbrain.]

how to value a property? how accurate is redfin and Zillow? how close are Comps?

[@AudraLambert]

Redfin and Zillow estimates are high. I would list closer the lower end of their estimates. Comps in your surrounding area are the best measure. However, agents in your area may be telling you the same thing I am telling my sellers...the market is slow. You may want to list your house slightly lower than the last comp. Just keeping it real.

[@PatrickHarfst]

The “a” in Zillow stands for Accuracy

[@smiles36njcp]

Audra, If a buyer's agent has someone that wants to see a property, are you or someone from your team also present at the showing?

[@KarenLaurence-j9q]

We had a seller insist on giving us the house tour, she went on and on about her personal stuff with the house. We couldn’t wait to leave!

[@AudraLambert]

Exactly!! Thanks for commenting.

[@richardrowe1538]

Yes, sellers at an open house is pain. I expect to ask the seller's agent all the questions I need answered

[@AudraLambert]

@@richardrowe1538 Yes it’s your time to learn as much as you can.

[@sandylopez7181]

Please recommend a great realtor for South Florida, in Weston, Florida thank you