Take One...

Picture this: you and your loved one are driving through your dream neighborhood in the Indianapolis area on a beautiful Saturday afternoon…and there it is. That majestic home you have been eyeing is finally up for sale! You squeal of excitement knowing that the exterior is everything you have dreamed of…but what does the inside look like? Is the great room large enough to fit your sectional and large screen T.V.? How many bedrooms are there? You’re in luck…next to the shiny Realtor sign is the Take One box. You hurry in anticipation, flip open the lid to grab your informational flyer……it’s empty.

This is one of my pet peeves in real estate…empty or non-existent Take One boxes. The MLS sheets and flyers are a wealth of knowledge and are vital in selling your home. I have lost count as to how many houses I drive by and the Take One box is empty or in some cases never placed in the front of the house by an agent. Often times when I show homes to buyers, they may see a home for sale that catches their eye….without a Take One sheet, how are they to know if your home may be their perfect match?

Home owners….if you do not have a Take One box at your curb, demand that your agent place one there. Most of all, keep it well stocked. I recommend asking your agent to make plenty of extra copies for you to keep at the house. Don’t place them all in the box at one time. Refill your box with 10 flyers. This will help control the uncontrollable…weather, crumpling, fading, etc. Often times Real Estate Agents are spread out and unable to always check their homes to make sure the boxes are refilled. I like to keep my clients stocked with extra flyers just in case I cannot refill their box myself; they will have their own supply.

Just think, that person walking up to your Take One box could just be your next Buyer….