My buyers found a wonderful home Sunday. The home came on the market Friday and by Monday afternoon; there were 4 offers. We were somewhere in the mix; the agent wouldn't say; until she spoke with her sellers.
So where are the sellers?
On a Cruise Ship !
OK; this is not a problem. As a frequent cruise-vacationeer I can tell you I have ratified 3 contracts from a cruise ship and I think 4 others while out of the country. It can be done. Yes; it can be a bit of a hassle and YES; it costs a few bucks; internet in the middle of an ocean isn't cheap.
So that being said; the Listing agent is unable to reach the sellers for two days. It seems the internet cafe is "spotty" and they can only connect wit
h their blackberry's while in port.
SO days tick by... We find out our offer is not accepted; so we decide to move to their second choice - which is now already under contract! CRAP.
Meanwhile... the Listing Agent on the 1st property tells me that the 1st offer never got back to her - they got tired of waiting and they were working with #2. (We are #3).
SO perhpas #2 will have also moved on and we could be in position to get it; unless we fiond something else Saturday! Maybe the sellers will lose all 4 buyers because they don't want to spend a buck at the Cruise Ships Internet Cafe !
Contact James Downing of the Downing Real Estate Group, if you are selling, buying or have questions! Office: 202-362-5800 Cell: 703.244.3971 Licensed in Washington DC, Virginia & Maryland. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase
5028 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 100 * Washington DC 20016
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