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Please don’t ask me to help you beat the system. I’m in this business for the long haul!

Reblogger C Tann-Starr
Services for Real Estate Pros with Tann Starr & Associates, Inc.

 

My friend Richard was kind enough to make this available for a re-blog.

 

Original content by Richard Weisser

I'm in real estate for the long haul!It seems like lately I get more and more phone calls from frustrated prospective buyers that wish to capitalize on the low prices of houses in our area combined with some pretty amazing low interest rates.

The problem is, these would-be investors don’t qualify for an owner-occupant loan, but at the same time, do not wish to pay either the additional down-payment or the higher interest rates for loans on investment property.

So they ask me to come up with a workaround to help them beat the system. And I have an answer for them.

NO!

Do they honestly think that I will risk fines, imprisonment, or the loss of my livelihood for a mere commission?

Do the truly believe that I would sacrifice my integrity and professional image for a few measly dollars?

Do they actually realize that what they are asking me to do is criminal? As a matter of fact, when they start talking about dragging an appraiser or a loan officer in it is actually a criminal conspiracy to defraud.

As a former once president stated so ineloquently, I am not a crook. I will not participate in schemes or conspiracies. I’m not in this business to make a fast buck.

I’m in it for the long haul!

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Comments(10)

Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
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Good for you realizing you want to keep your good name and saying no-unfortuately, there will be someone who will compromise their standing.
Aug 10, 2010 09:53 AM
Kevin Henry
Henry Realty - Fort Wayne, IN
Thank you, it is good to see honest agents. Unfortunately we have some that will try anything.
Aug 10, 2010 09:55 AM
Kate McQueen
Realty Associates Texas - Cypress, TX
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I know someone who was a mortgage banker until about two years ago, when he was hired by the FBI to investigate and arrest people just like the ones mentioned in this blog. I think some people get a whiff of money and they actually think they are the only ones to come up with these s&@# for brains ideas and that no one be the wiser, nor would they care if they did find out. Jail time!
Aug 10, 2010 10:04 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Amazing how honesty just right out the window when people want to make a quick buck isn't it?

Aug 10, 2010 10:25 AM
Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon
Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO
Helping people Transition at all ages!

It's sad how money can cloud some peoples view of honesty.  Character, reputation and integrity is all we have in the final analysis so doing the right thing is a given for me, regardless of any lost commissions.

Aug 11, 2010 04:34 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Sometimes people don't realize what they are asking professionals to do... then there are the ones who are calculating to a fault... It's a shame, eh?

Aug 11, 2010 09:48 AM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

This is the second post where i found that 1one word answer NO. It does carry some weight.

Aug 11, 2010 01:23 PM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Robert, it does indeed. We have to be careful to balance everyone's needs, including our own. Knowing when to say NO and mean it can be shocking to people when they are determined to drag others into their mess...

Aug 12, 2010 10:42 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL
You had me with the title, C-Tann, thanks for reblogging Richard's post :)
Aug 17, 2010 06:23 AM
C Tann-Starr
Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Frank & Sharon, you are very welcome. :-)

Aug 18, 2010 02:47 AM