Here we go. Off to a listing appointment, the seller calls to ask us to give a Current Market Analysis and the first thing he asks is "are you taking new listings because no one wants to list my House". Big red flag goes up. My answer is "of course we are taking listings". Now my wheels are spinning wondering what kind of appointment are we headed into?

After doing some research I can see that they may have paid more than the house will appraise for in this market. The comps will not support what they paid for the house, the wife is due to have a baby any minute and I pray our meeting does not induce labor. My hope is that here at the end of the year we will be able to help this client and give them the information they need to move on. I'm hoping that they have done some major remodeling and updating.

The question is this, Do you want to sell your house, or do you just want it on the market?

Hence the title of this blog, I want to be very wise about taking listings that have a chance to sell, not just spending money on marketing "Mission Impossible Houses".

Hows that for the name of a Real Estate Co.

This year is going out with a bang , I hope its not a shot at the Realtor. On the positive side we have our last closing of the year tomorrow, cash deal 10 day closing, the way to end a really interesting 2009.

We are looking for a real upswing in the coming months, we had our first positive gain in sales for 30+ months in November.

Here's to everyone who toughed it out. Have a great 2010.

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Eagles Wings Realty, Montrose, Colorado

In the Heart of the San Juan Mtns. in Southwest Colorado

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13 Comments on I don't have , I don't want to, and I'm not gonna

DEC
29
2009
610,272 Points Outside Blog

Congratulations on  your year past and hopes that the future is better for us all.
11:27am • #1
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

Thank you - and the best to your team as well.
11:30am • #2
213,281 Points Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

Yes....hooray to all who toughed it out and learned to say no to listings that just do not make sense. I have found that after the disappointment people feel when they learn they just cannot sell their home, they appreciate the honesty and the truth.
11:36am • #3
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It was an interesting 20098 that's for sure. good luck for 2010 and you are right. "Mission impossible houses" are just no fun. I sometimes suggest to try a FSBO
11:40am • #4
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

Sandy- it really is hard on everyone.

 

Anne- sometimes the seller needs to deal directly with the potential buyers to hear.
11:45am • #5
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So Nick, did you list the house? 
12:01pm • #6
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We see those Mission Impossible homes, too. They want us to rent them our for more than the mortgage, even though their mortgage is a ridiculous amount. Sorry, no can do.
12:12pm • #7
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

Kate we advised them to try to lease the home for 3-6 moths and revisit at that time.
2:05pm • #8
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

Lesli, it is really hard out there in these cases.
2:06pm • #9
455,261 Points 11 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Lots of owners are feeling the pinch... and the equity they are pouring into thier investments are being eaten away by the market conditions.....

They hafta ride this one out...... and get a budget they can live with and live ON......

Keep walking the way our Messiah Jesus walks...and may our Creators favor be with you as you do it.....

\O/
4:10pm • #10
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

Alexander I really appreciate that.
4:29pm • #11
JAN
02
2010
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Nick,

Each listing appointment seems to have it's own surprises.  At least you were aware of this one's before you arrived.

 
6:46pm • #12
242,676 Points 5 Featured Posts

they have been getting more interesting. Counciled them to lease for a short term.
11:22pm • #13


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