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Clawing and Scratching to Get Deals DONE

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Keystone Realty RS294813

Is anyone else at wits end with trying to close deals.  Every the so called "easy ones" are like pulling teeth.  Remember that guy that had to cut off his own arm with a pocket knife after getting pinned between two boulders...I think he had it easier than we do.

It's not even a centralized problem.  It's appraisals, it's loan officers, it's increased requirements, inspections and blah blah blah.  Thank you government for getting completely in the way of our transactions.  You're attempts to increase sales have been nothing more than a burden on the market. 

I'm now facing a short sale, with a radon issue, that now has to be a contingent sale after being approved without selling.  The radon isn't a big deal, we'll just get it mitigated, but good lord.  Is anyone doing their jobs well, or more accurately can anyone even stay up to date with the requirements. 

This is just a brief vent as I pull last minute things together to attempt to close a deal I've been working on for 2 months. 

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Keller Williams Keystone Realty, Gettysburg, PA 17325

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Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Hi David,  I've noticed that way more deals require extra care and oversight lately.  I now buy " Duct Tape " by the case !

Jun 28, 2010 06:48 AM
Kymberly Caldwell-Muniz
(909) 973-0410 - Fontana, CA
TCR Group Keller Williams Realty Rancho Cucamonga

Hello David, you are so correct. The deals that seem as if they would be a slam dunk are also very complicated in regards to closing. I have one that is closing in a couple of days and I have been holding my breath, life was great when we only dealt with the buyers and the sellers.

Jun 28, 2010 06:51 AM
Richard Green
U.S. Cybertek, Inc. - Houston, MO

I was a Realtor last year. . . and I was miserable every second of it. Now I'm a much happier Creative Director of Media for a company specializing in online real estate industry marketing, U.S. Cybertek, INC. (which means I get to write things and play with colors, and they pay me for it ;). Props to those of you who can actually stay in the business and make it work! ;)

Jun 28, 2010 06:58 AM
Dan Benefield
Benefield Realty - Decatur, GA

You're closing a short sale after only 2 months? Are you going for a record here David? :)

Jun 28, 2010 07:00 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

David - Boy do I understand.  That's why I'm now in the Male Escort Biz;)

Jun 28, 2010 07:00 AM
David Monsour
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA
ABR - www.realty-insights.com

Duct tape and zip ties eh Bill?

Kymberly - I'm holding my breath too.  Tomorrow is a slam dunk, Wednesday's has me on pins and needles.

Phly - I do that marketing stuff too, but I don't get paid for it

Jun 28, 2010 07:13 AM
David Monsour
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA
ABR - www.realty-insights.com

Dan- not closing, but everyday something else seems to come up. 

Sardi - Selling yourself or....

Jun 28, 2010 07:14 AM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

David:  Did you notice that the less busy people are the 'sloppier' they become? Let's face it nobody that's a LO is overworked so why not check out an appraisal or 2 to see if it came in at the sales price? Too busy having latte's playing on Facebook? I just don't know what takes so long for everything when we really aren't selling that much are we?

Jun 28, 2010 07:25 AM
David Monsour
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA
ABR - www.realty-insights.com

In the defense of the loan officers they are typically handling more deals than we are and with the tax credit deadline approaching I think some might be busy.  That being said it doesn't excuse mistakes like this one.  I use this LO a lot and this isn't very common.  Oh well another day another problem.

Jun 28, 2010 07:46 AM
Rodney Mason, VP of Mtg Lending
Guaranteed Rate NMLS# 2611 - Atlanta, GA
AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,IN,MI,MS,NC,NV,SC,TN,TX,VA,WA

Lending guidelines are definitely much tighterthan those of just 3 short years ago.  These quality control measures are not going away anytime soon.  We must all work together to learn how to work effectively in today's reality. 

Jun 28, 2010 01:44 PM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Nothing is easy...and that is why we get paid the big bucks.  LOL.  But, there is a definite problem with trying to work with personnel who are less than "ept".  Keep plugging away...and don't cut your arm off. 

Jun 29, 2010 02:01 AM
David Monsour
Keller Williams Keystone Realty - Gettysburg, PA
ABR - www.realty-insights.com

I actually wouldn't mind replacing my left arm.  I've had an unknown shoulder issue for quite some time now.  That being said I think half the appraisers around right now should have their licenses pulled or doing a less than desirable job.

Jun 30, 2010 10:10 AM