Establish a relationship with them, and don't feel awkward flat out politely asking them to tend to the particular things that you do not like on the exterior.  

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I guess that was fairly awkward. 

It's going to be a little awkward now when I speak to my car and say "Play Robert Kiyosaki"..  

Both times were awkward for sure. 

Then let them talk, silence is awkward and effective. 

What in your opinion is the best way he could have shown this to other investors if he was upfront with you, I always felt it could be an awkward situation for you to consistently show other investors your home while it's under contract.  

I feel like that conversation is awkward at first. 

My broker will even submit the offers occasionally to remove the potential awkwardness of me placing the offer directly.2) Saving on the commission when selling a property. 

Just saying that it only has wood floor sounds awkward.