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Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I would never have listed this home and photographed it as is. 

Apr 09, 2018 09:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,883,260
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

If I included a picture of a cat who am I to tell them anything.

Apr 09, 2018 09:37 AM
Ambassador
5,230,159
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I would never list a home that looked like that unless it was a foreclosure!

#JustWOW

Apr 09, 2018 11:14 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

It looks like the Magic freakin' Kingdom. Very custom. 

Apr 09, 2018 10:15 AM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

The rainbow is an interesting decorating touch.

Apr 09, 2018 09:38 AM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Absolutely Andrea. That's too much.

Apr 10, 2018 04:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

We saw this guy about a month ago. Each room has it's own 'theme'. Horrendous!!!!!

Yuck .... Yikes .... protect your retinas!

Apr 09, 2018 01:47 PM
Rainer
216,904
Sharon Altier
Coldwell Banker Realty - Elmhurst, IL
Luxury Property Specialist, CSC, SFR

I would ask if they are charging museum admission fees, because they certainly haven't staged it for selling!  When we think of depersonalizing, we usually are referring to eliminating personal photos...in this case, they would be spending months to get the museum atmosphere changed.  I would not list it until it was decluttered and neutralized.  Otherwise, people are only coming to see the mini museum and will certainly bid down on this one.  Good luck!

Apr 09, 2018 12:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,595
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

There would likely be a conversation. 

Apr 09, 2018 12:27 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

calling all stagers.... this listing needs help....and it should have been staged before it hit the market....

Apr 09, 2018 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
564,494
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Attention Disney loving buyers.... 

Apr 09, 2018 10:57 AM
Ambassador
2,436,470
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Oh my, it will be very hard for buyers to be able to envision their own style in there.

Apr 09, 2018 10:03 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

...which is why it is a FSBO.

Eve

Apr 09, 2018 09:59 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,442
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

You can tell them but will they listen?

Apr 09, 2018 09:56 AM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Great question and asnwers. Good luck. 

Oct 23, 2018 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Good answers are here. I hope you find the best one. 

Oct 23, 2018 08:51 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   I read that LSD is making a comeback.  This is proof.

Apr 09, 2018 02:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,772
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Even before seeing the overwhelming décor, I noticed that it is a FSBO. Telling these sellers that the décor harms the sales’ attraction of the house is a waste of time. They have already rejected other agents’ attempts to show the house at its best instead of a Disney gift shop or they think they know better than any agent what it will take to get them the best price for their very unique house.

Apr 09, 2018 11:31 AM
Rainmaker
508,318
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Maybe they can sell it to one of Walt Disney's relatives.

 

Apr 09, 2018 10:30 AM
Rainer
375,087
Libby Cousins
Extraordinary Processing - Spokane, WA
Contract Mortgage Processor, licensed in WA

Oh wow! That would take a lot of work to change. I am thinking it would likely sell to someone that is nuts about Disney... Limits the market a little bit but it is Florida!

Apr 09, 2018 10:05 AM
Rainmaker
5,217,392
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

They need a reality check fast. Then they will need new photos!

Apr 09, 2018 10:01 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I will in a subtle way. 

Apr 09, 2018 09:35 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Debe Maxwell, CRS nailed this one!

Apr 10, 2018 05:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

for sale by owner! 

So, here you have it.... great find! 

Apr 09, 2018 11:24 PM
Rainmaker
1,503,028
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Holy Disney Batman!

Apr 09, 2018 09:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,543,983
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes.

Apr 09, 2018 08:25 PM
Rainer
427,287
J.R. Schloemer
Kentucky Select Properties - Louisville, KY

Since they are 20 minutes to Disney World, I imagine they are appealling to those that are looking for a place near WDW. If the buyers can't look past the decor, I am not sure I'd want to represent the buyers.

Apr 09, 2018 07:45 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I agree with Nina Hollander 

Apr 09, 2018 01:15 PM
Ambassador
2,161,148
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

It's a "for sale by owner" and they are close to Disney.  Looks like they spent quite a bit of time and money there as well. 

Apr 09, 2018 12:36 PM
Rainmaker
472,114
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Oh my! Maybe the decor goes with the home. There are a lot of over the top Disney fans.

Apr 09, 2018 11:48 AM
Rainer
417,221
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

I would start with-

"If we don't stage your home neutral you will be forced to sell cheaper."

"We can't be responsible for any theft of Mickey Mouse ceramic figurines; therefore they all need to be packed in archival tissue and put in storage."

"I know an Art handler who can pack, crate and store all your valuable memorabilia. Its difficult for to see the house with all your beautiful artwork."

I know you love Disney but some people don't, this limits buyers and may attract bad guys online....

 

Tone down a few of mine with a sweet smile and be wearing polka dots.

I think I know these people- house is way over priced 

Apr 09, 2018 11:12 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

No, I would not go the 'Oh my God!" route at all.

I just might provide them the tools to understand how much their decor could cost them in a purchase offer, what their actual cost to remedy would be and the difference goes into their pocket. 

It is highly possible the owner has few options meaning it up to me to educate the buyer and of course never rely on the buyer agent to have or suggest solutions.

80% of buyers in my Area of Florida are going to gut the place anyway. So what difference does the existing decor make?

Apr 09, 2018 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,689
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

This home resembles a home I visited with a friend of mine that he listed.  Too much clutter, too many themes going on, and the color made you slightly dizzy.

Apr 12, 2018 08:36 AM
Rainmaker
129,698
sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
Selling Homes for over 40 Years

yes. . .  let them know this decor will appeal to very few buyers. . .  go with a good painter and neutral colors.  Also have them start packing their belonging and store them, let them know the importance of staging a home

Apr 10, 2018 06:46 PM
Rainmaker
644,155
Greg Large
ERA Real Solutions - Grove City, OH
A Tradition of Trust

Not sure "tone it down" would be effective, would be more like " I know you are going to want to take ALL this with you, so pack it up and paint so we can schedule the photographer.

Apr 10, 2018 09:47 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Wow.  It will appeal to the Disney crowd.

Apr 10, 2018 06:19 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I certainly would have listed. Even if the sellers did not want to stage the home properly, the photos need to show the home, not its decorations. 

Apr 10, 2018 06:00 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

yes

Apr 10, 2018 03:32 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Andrea Moore - why waste time on listing this home?

Apr 09, 2018 09:39 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Absolutely

Apr 09, 2018 07:49 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I once sold a house decorated as Gone with the Wind. It looked a whole lot better empty and all the stuff got us a better deal.

Apr 09, 2018 07:10 PM
Rainmaker
577,750
Gloria Valvasori, Accredited Senior Agent
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE SIGNATURE SERVICE - Mississauga, ON
REAL Experience | REAL Commitment | REAL Results!

Is there any question that it needs a professional in there to tone it down?  I would never have photographed it looking like this... This is definitely a time where staging is required.

Apr 09, 2018 03:58 PM
Ambassador
3,345,221
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am not the listing agent.  

Apr 09, 2018 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
900,278
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

No, it's a cool museum!

Apr 09, 2018 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,303
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Gently and sweetly I may

Apr 09, 2018 11:10 AM