SUE'S NEWS Real Estate Tips and Newsworthy Articles Cleanliness & Odor May Make Or Break A Home Sale  (June 2000) More than two-thirds of real estate agents (69%) recently revealed that while location is still the most important characteristic buyers look for in a home, there is another more stealthy criteria -- odor.   Buyers not only want an ideally located home, but they also want one that is odor neutral, according to National REALTORS® Survey 2000, conducted by Opinion Research Corporation. Odors, like those caused by cooking, smoking, or pets get trapped in carpets, drapes and couches and, second only to cleanliness, are the top problems which prevent real estate agents from selling a home quickly and at listing price, according to the survey. The survey also found that 87% of agents believed selling power can be greatly increased by making some easy home improvements before a house is listed.  On the list of easy fix-ups are: paining/touching-up (47%); cleaning (30%) and fixing minor plumbing problems (15%).   (Source: Opinion Research Corporation; Taken from: Real Trends E-mail Update #240 March 21, 2000) Contact Susan B. Lovely 406-238-7167 or mobile 406-698-1601 E-Mail: sue@lovelymontana.com Montana Buyers Montana Sellers Montana Fun Montana History Property Search Relocation Packet Return to Main Page Prudential Floberg Return to Frames Format Susan B. Lovely is a Prudential Floberg REALTOR® 1550 Poly Drive, Billings, Montana 59102 406-238-7167 mobile 406-698-1601 E-Mail Addresses: lovelysu@mcn.net Licensed for Real Estate in the State of Montana. Awarded Top 10% in the Nation for Consumer Satisfaction by the Internet Consumer Group Prudential and are registered service marks  of The Prudential Insurance Company of America .    Equal Housing Opportunity. Equal Opportunity Employer.  Each Company Independently Owned and Operated. Licensed for Real Estate in the State of Montana. Another Real Estate Web Site by Web Works Design Site tracker provided by Hitbox.com