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4 Things That Will Damage a Mobile Home Seller’s Reputation

Here are 4 things that mobile home park managers DO NOT want that could damage your reputation as a mobile home seller.

By Trailer EmpirePublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Mobile home park managers and owners want the same things: a clean park, on-time rent payments, high revenue, and little to no problems. However, here are four things that they DO NOT want and could damage your reputation as a mobile home seller.

1. Reselling Broken Mobile Homes

As a mobile-home investor, it is your duty to help those who wish to sell their homes and those who are looking to buy one. However, you cannot deal with just any mobile homes. They must be attractive and safe. Selling broken mobile homes could damage your reputation in the business and it should be avoided if you want to have a long-term career.

Selling a broken mobile home is dangerous and not worth it. Faulty appliances, furnitures, walls, and floors could cause harm to its residents. Only those who have no other options would choose to live in these “junky” mobile homes. It would take a long time to reconstruct this type of mobile home into one that is a marketable, safe, and livable home.

Additional consequences for selling broken mobile homes are confrontation with the park manager and losing their trust and partnership without notice. Additionally, people might avoid you if you have a reputation of selling broken homes instead of quality mobile homes.

Mobile homes that are “move-in ready” are better for business. These homes usually have almost zero problems. Its issues could be easily fixed. What matters most is that the home is safe and attractive for buyers.

It is advisable to always ask the park manager/owner if the home you are planning to buy needs any improvements. No matter the answer, this will establish your interest in working with the park with the manager/owner.

2. Removing a Mobile Home That Earns Money

Mobile park owners remove mobile homes from time to time for various reasons; broken mobile homes, outdated, or a change of laws in the area. It would be heartbreaking for park managers if a mobile home that produces a monthly revenue is removed from their park. This removal also means a reduction in the park’s total revenue and value. If you are the one who is responsible for the removal of this mobile home, the park owner and manager would associate the decline in revenue with you. They may not want to work with you anymore because of the risk you pose to their revenue-earning properties.

To avoid this, clarify things with your park manager first if a buyer plans on removing a mobile home from the park. This would give the park manager time to “save” the deal, and for you to “save” your reputation.

3. Delayed Lot Rent Payment

Always pay your lot rent on or before its due date. Punctual payments show that you are a serious and responsible worker for the community.

Late payment of rent usually results in late fees that sometimes increase over time. This is a minor problem that is acceptable as long as it does not happen every month. Late payment or being unable to pay lot rent for a long time may get you evicted and hurt your reputation.

If you are able to build a healthy relationship with the park manager, you might be able to talk to them regarding late payments. Avoiding them when you cannot pay lot rent will only worsen the problem.

4. Being Unreachable

Communication is important in this business. Park managers, park owners, mobile home owners, and sellers will need constant updates and answers from you if they have a business with you. As a responsible mobile home investor, returning calls and replying to messages is a must. Showing up in meetings early is also good practice.

Being unreachable or not responding to messages might cost you opportunities. Deals might be transferred to someone who returns calls faster. Always give out your contact details that would connect them to you fast.

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