Special offer

It's been a crazy week and I just thought I'd share a giggle... or sell you a Milledgeville "fixer-upper"

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

Sunday was my office Christmas dinner/party.  It was lovely.  I usually spend the day prior cooking, but this year I had to put that duty off on my husband.  I had new (found me from a blog) clients in town and had to show property.  I'm also happy to report that today we wrote an offer on the house we didn't get to see it Sunday (no lockbox code) and didn't get to see it Monday (no key in lockbox), but finally did get to see yesterday.  And it's bank owned and with the same local hometown bank that my client is using to get funds and he's confident about his offer... we're having the inspection done tomorrow.... and we expect to close before the end of the year.  YEAH!   (An advantage to "small town" bank where they know your name)

 

While searching for properties recently via a new Zillow lead I came across the following description.  Mind you... this is NOT in the agent remarks, but what the buyer sees on their handout.

So just for laughs....

or if you happen to want to buy a "fixer" near the college in Milledgeville, give me a call.

Or if you're looking for a house with not so much work, I can help with that too.

 

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Tammy@Lake-Sinclair.com

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Tammy Lankford, Broker/Owner

 

Broker License # 169695  Lane Realty License # H-11420

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Erby Crofutt
B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY
The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

An astoundingly accurate description that could be used on more than one listing out there.  I actually did have a client fall through the floor on an old fixer upper.  Fortunately, it was a short drop and she didn't get hurt, just a little scratch or two!

Doesn't it frustrate you that you had to try three times to get a house shown.  Some agents/sellers just aren't very serious about the business of selling homes and continue to waste peoples time.

Congrats on getting it done for your new clients!

Dec 16, 2010 08:12 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Jane- I liked it.

Erby- was the agent, because I finally called in a "favor" from my loan officer and they were willing to stop everything yesterday and get me a key right then.  They actually gave the key to my client to bring to me when he had his pre-qual appointment.  So in this case the seller was super.  The agent appologetic (after the bank called them).

Dec 16, 2010 08:24 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Hilarious ad - bulldoze me was the only thing missing.

Mel

Dec 16, 2010 08:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Tammy,

This is a hoot!! I guess your attention was captured!! Thanks for sharing!

Dec 16, 2010 09:19 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Have hammer- will travel!  LOL Tammy, what a hoot! and congratulations on finding your new clients a home!

Dec 16, 2010 09:45 AM
Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS
Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC
Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

No puffing in that home description! Congratulations on a quick closing and them finding you from your blog.

Dec 16, 2010 11:12 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

That is hysterical...............congratulations on writing the offer............best to you.

Dec 16, 2010 02:45 PM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy--I just abaout fell off my chair reading the showing instructions.

Congratulations on referral & contract.  Keep on going the year is not over yet.  There is time for more of both.

Dec 17, 2010 02:26 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hammer door shut. Only in your backyard Tammy. That is way too funny. Merry Christmas.

Blog Award

Dec 17, 2010 11:00 AM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Tammy, take note and add hammer to your showing toolbox! I'm sure this property too will find its buyer!

Dec 18, 2010 02:28 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Mel- what?  you don't like a challenge?

Dorie- I thought it was really cute.

Mary- it was one of those times when I know these clients and I were "meant" to meet.  Turned out Mr. Buyer had connection to my familiy for 40 years back.  And ironically... the photo I just posted a while back of me hold a frozen turkey as a girl... he was the DJ at the radio station where I won it.  I mean how funny is that?

Carol- any huffing or "puffing" and the house might be blown down. LOL

Roger- thanks.  Don't have the signed contract back, but expect it on Monday.

Mary- hey be careful.  I don't want to be responsible for a fall out the chair. LOL

Gary- That's cute.  Thanks and I'm glad you got a kick out of it.

Silvia- I put my own signs, so I already have the hammer and a saw too. :)

Dec 18, 2010 03:03 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I like listings that tell it like it is and don't try to sugarcoat stuff. One of my favorites in Sacramento was: the house is a wreck and the pool is a mess.

Dec 18, 2010 03:55 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Elizabeth- I believe in honesty too, but this one did make me laugh.

Dec 18, 2010 04:08 AM
Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change

That's awesome that your new clients will close so quickly - good for you.  

Based on how that 'ad' was written, it sure seems as if it was intended for agents. I wonder if they person know they goofed ;)

Dec 18, 2010 05:29 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Karen- I think he was meaning to be honest and humorous with potential buyers.  And that much info will NOT fit into our agent remarks. LOL

Dec 18, 2010 05:32 AM
J. Philip Faranda
Howard Hanna Rand Realty - Yorktown Heights, NY
Associate Broker / Office Manager

Taking brutal honesty to another (humorous) level. I'd like to have a beer with this guy. 

Dec 18, 2010 11:06 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I did that myself a couple of weeks ago... only I had a rum and coke.

Dec 18, 2010 02:00 PM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Too funny (and sad) Tammy.  At least there wasn't any sugar-coating it...what you see will definately be what you get!

Dec 19, 2010 12:25 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Congratulations on your new clients and closing.  I think that ad was a hoot.  They apparently had full disclosure! Merry Christmas!

Dec 19, 2010 02:05 AM
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Tammy--here is photo to go along with the ad for the Milledgeville property.  Just needs a roof, windows, furnace, etc.Home

Dec 20, 2010 01:51 AM