I'm not a city girl. Having lived my entire life in the suburbs of various metropolitan cities (Cincinnati, Washington DC, Philadelphia and for the last 23 years Seattle), I'm used to having a little less bustle amidst my hustle...not to mention elbow room.
We now live on 5 acres in the bedroom community of Maple Valley (apx 20 miles SE of Seattle), surrounded by acres of privately owned land with 100 acres of DNR forest across the street. Suffice to say, we have our share of wildlife making an appearance now and then.
Coyotes, bears, cougars, Elk, deer, Eagles....we have them all.
This past weekend, while watching the Acadmey Awards, I heard the familiar sound of distant Coyotes...only this time, they weren't so distant. They were closer than I had ever heard them, and for me (with a new little cuter-than-possible dog) closer than was comfortable.
Cut to a recent negotiation-I represent the Seller and an offer comes in ridiculously aggressively low. After explaining their options to my clients along with various strategies we could employ, they decide to counter with resolve. And I'm feeling good about it, they are priced fairly and are willing to be realistic, not reactive.
Back to my Coyotes....my husband stepped out onto the deck to investigate while I (of course), continued watching the Oscars. Next thing I know, I hear him barking into the dark.
What the heck?
Who thinks to do that? I never would! But evidently it worked because we neer heard from them again and they have been absent (or hiding) for the last few days.
My sale?
That buyer went away obviously more concerned with getting a deal than getting a "done deal" Another buyer came along a few days later with a very fair offer and we are now in Escrow.
In a market like this, many sellers may feel they have to roll over and could never "bark back" at a lowball predator buyer, and in some situations, it's not wise.
But then again, some times it works.
Just ask my husband.
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