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A Rear End For Every Seat

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

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There are some houses that have been on the market for a long time. Even though there is activity in December and a number of homes have gone under contract, homes that require a special buyer due to a quirky floor plan or a "location" issue may still be sitting. 

 Even homes that appear to have all the right things going for it; good floor plan, quiet cul-de-sac, great upgrades, backing to a greenbelt may not have received an offer.  Sellers are frustrated and tend to take it personally that their home has not sold (thinking it is a reflection on them).
Au contraire.....remember, as a client of mine once told me about houses selling: "There Is A Rear End For Every Seat!"

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Margo Currie
Exit 1 Stop Realty - Saint Augustine Beach, FL

I still have a "quirky" property available. It will take just the right buyer, and I'm sure one day that buyer will come along. I've done everything I can think of to market the property... and the price is great! Waiting for the rear!

Dec 29, 2009 03:44 AM
Claire Record
Keller Williams Realty--Boerne Hill Country - Boerne, TX

Dorie...love the quote.  May even print it out and post it over my desk. 

I don't know if you remember me or not...but I practiced real estate in Austin for close to 16 years with the last 8 being an on site agent with Newmark then Jimmy Jacobs.  I am down in San Antonio now selling log homes.  If you ever have folks that want to build one anywhere...give me a call.  I can sell anywhere and we pay realtors.  We have builders from coast to coast. 

Best wishes for a prosperous 2010!

Dec 29, 2009 04:02 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

This should be required reading for every seller who ever started to get antsy as to why their house isn't selling.

Well done Dorie!

Dec 29, 2009 05:05 AM
Kirsten Lindquist
Pacific Union International - Sonoma, CA
Realtor - Sonoma Wine Country

I've heard other "versions" of this line....like yours the best!

Dec 29, 2009 05:24 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

What a cute post!  Quirky takes longer to sell usually.

Dec 29, 2009 05:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Marge,

It will rear it's head! Just might take a while!

Dec 29, 2009 08:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Claire,

Glad to hear from you..hope you are enjoying San Antonio! Good to hear you liked the post and will keep you in mind!

Dec 29, 2009 08:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Craig,

That would be a great idea! Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 29, 2009 08:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Kristen,

Glad you like this one! I really laughed when she told me that one.

Dec 29, 2009 08:32 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Ricki,

You have that right..unless the buyer comes along right away and just happens upon it it could take awhile to find the right buyer but it will happen!

Dec 29, 2009 08:34 AM
Brian & Marie Spray
www.DFWAreaRealtors.com - Action Realty Group - Frisco, TX
Frisco TX Realtors

Dorie - nice post!  In the car business the saying is nearly the same but just more crude!  Quirky homes need lots of traffic to get them to sell and these days traffic is just plain ole down in most areas.  Lets hope 2010 gets more people back in the saddle again!

Brian.

Dec 29, 2009 09:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Brian,

I believe you will see more get back in the saddle again although they want a cautious ride and you will need to be attentive to their needs.

Dec 29, 2009 11:49 PM