Here’s why you shouldn’t wait to clean your home before asking a Realtor for help.
Have you been putting off calling a Realtor because your house feels like a mess?
I recently hung up the phone with a client and couldn’t help but smile. She told me, “I don’t think I can have you come over yet because my house is just a disaster.” My message to her, and to you, is simple: Please, do not clean your house for me.
I’m serious. Many of my clients feel completely overwhelmed by the way they are currently living. It is a bit like people who feel they need to scrub the floors before the cleaning service arrives.
If we are going to work together, I want to see your home exactly as it is. I don’t care about your laundry or the piles on the table. We’re a team, and my job is to help you navigate the chaos, not judge it.
What’s the cost of waiting for “perfect”? In my time helping sellers in Portland, I’ve worked with many people who have lived in their homes for 40 or 50 years. Some have inherited properties filled with decades of belongings, overflowing attics, and overgrown landscaping. They often have no idea where to start.
By having me come out early, I can help you focus on what actually needs to be done to get the house ready. You might spend weeks cleaning something that doesn’t even matter for the sale. My goal is to prevent you from wasting your energy.
What should you expect when working with me? When you work with me, you get more than just a listing agent. I have a network of partners with pickup trucks, hauling services, and landscapers who can handle the heavy lifting.
I’ll be honest: I can be a bit of a “nag,” but only with your permission. I had a sweet client recently who told me at closing, “I didn’t really like you at the beginning because you were driving me crazy.” I kept her on a strict timeline, checking in every few days to see what she needed.
By the time we closed, she was incredibly thankful. We received multiple cash offers over the asking price with a quick closing date. If she had waited until the house was “perfect” in her eyes, she would have missed the market and likely walked away with much less money.
I’m here to help you get the best return on your investment and get you moved on to your next chapter. We will put together a plan and a timeline that meets your specific goals. Feel free to reach out at (503) 522-0090 or sarita@asksarita.com. You can also visit me at asksarita.com. Let’s get started today.
