Once a home is listed, the sign is in the yard, lockbox on the door, flyers have been designed, printed and stocked, and web sites are updated with beautiful descriptions and great photos, you’d think a Realtor could just kick back and relax as we wait for a stream of offers to pour in.

Bzzzzzz.  (That’s the wrong answer buzzer!)

If the house doesn’t sell within a month or two – maybe three or four – the seasons start to change requiring updated photos.  Or the flyer box is empty.  Or you want to just drive by and make sure your sign hasn’t been vandalized and it’s still standing.

One a listing is complete, the work is just getting started!  I’m heading to a beautiful listing in a few moments to take a photo of the newly staged bathroom and restock the flyers.  Last week I drove by to take a picture of the gorgeous pink tree in the front yard so the MLS photo will no longer look like winter.

Onward ho!