I AM SEARCHING FOR A HOME BUT I REFUSE TO WORK WITH A REALTOR

I received a call from one of my many listings in Phoenix, Arizona. Personally, I put my cell phone number on every listing so people are able to call me directly on the weekends to receive the correct information on that particular listing. Hopefully, they will be writing an offer on that house. Anyway, this buyer quickly informs me that she has decided not to work with a Realtor and to find a home on her own. She continues to tell me that she has been looking for a over a year. Meanwhile, I quickly jump on my computer to look for listings in that area. I find out that she has been approved for FHA loan at $131,000. My listing was over that price point. She asked me if my seller was willing to go down in price. I told her to put in an offer and I present it. She later informs that the house might be out of the school district of her choice.

How many other buyers are out there just like this one? They think all they have to do is find the right house and put in an offer. She will be eaten by the sharks if she is not careful when purchasing a home. I was on the phone with her for about thirty minutes. She allowed me to send her a list of nine homes that match her criteria. It seems that I was beginning to earn her trust over the phone. I told her that I live in the area and I know other homes available that are not on the MLS. Perhaps, she would be interested in viewing the homes. She said she would be open to that suggestion. She has many options but needs to find the professional Realtor to find her a home.

I have decided to take on this challenge this week to find her a home. I want to regain her trust in the name behind Realtor. I will keep you informed of my progress this week.