Last year I listed a home for sale but the seller’s did not want a for sale sign. As they could no longer afford the monthly payments, I think they were embarrassed to be selling.   But when a home is for sale it shouldn’t be a secret.

When a home is properly marketed, the neighbors are going to notice a lot of activity. Often after viewing a home, the buyer and their real estate agent remain in the front yard chatting.  Then of course there is Broker Caravan (or tour) day where dozens of Realtors view new listings. 



Fortunately, I convinced my clients to allow the For Sale sign, and the buyer who purchased their home did so because of that sign. 

The buyers were looking on and off for a single level home without a pool.  My listing was a two story pool home.  As it didn’t meet their criteria, they never would have considered the home if they found it online or in print.  But when they walked their neighborhood at night, they admired the home, called me and purchased it.  All because of the For Sale Sign.