F. C. Tucker Company - Indianapolis, IN
That's the cuttest post ever! Tricia, you earned every slice! BTW, I have family in Carmel.
Mar 03, 2011 02:34 PM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Virginia--I did earn every slice and I was almost too tired to eat one slice! Please make sure your family knows about me! I would love to pay you a referral fee! :-)
Mar 03, 2011 02:46 PM
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale
Pat, at least you mentioned in one of the comments about the lock box (and sneaking in etc...)
I am not sure I'd like to spend 6 hours - but hey, it's always great to get the listing. And put it this way, instead of visiting same people 3-4 times 2 hours each is not good - at least this is what I'd call 1-step listing presentation (and a contract!)
Good luck selling it quickly. And be careful when you discuss the offers (have Pizza ready, once again...)
Mar 03, 2011 02:51 PM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Praful---That is one way of looking at it----one step. I had thought about the offers though---I will be meeting with her personally and she thinks she should net at least what she paid four years ago. Actually, I am glad friends of her recommended me to her. I will not take advantage of her and I will take good care of her, but boy am I tired this evening!
Mar 03, 2011 02:57 PM
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette, IN - Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette homes for sale
Pat, you may end up in the AR Olympic Records under the category of Marathon listings! Get some rest! You have earned it!
Mar 03, 2011 03:19 PM
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co
Pat,
OMG, how do you spend 6 hrs? I've had 3 hrs. a few times but never anything close to 6!
Mar 03, 2011 03:21 PM
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN
Oh, by the way Pat: what no sausage? You are just like my girls as I have to fight with them to get some sausage on their pepperoni pizzas!
Mar 03, 2011 03:22 PM
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®
When you said her age, I understood. Big hugs, if my family is not already using you, YOU would be the one that I would recommend!
Mar 03, 2011 03:35 PM
Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA
ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager
Pat,
You are just so kind and caring to everyone! No wonder you have good business... everyone one falls in love with you and never wants you to leave! Sorry it was so long for you, and I am sure that sweet 80 year old lady really appreciated the time you spent with her. You are just the greatest, Pat!!!
Mar 03, 2011 03:38 PM
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives
10:39 P.M. no dinner for me and you're making me HUNGRY!
I hope you got that listing!
Mar 03, 2011 03:40 PM
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate
Wow Pat, 6 hours...that was MORE than a listing appt...THAT was a Pay it Forward! She wanted company..
Mar 03, 2011 09:27 PM
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time
Pat, this little lady must have been very lonely! Cannot imagine that long of an appointment! Two hours is my limit! Yesterday my buyer took 8 1/2 hours --- showing 14 lofts downtown, my feet would feel better if I cut them off!
Mar 04, 2011 01:28 AM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Sharon and Bruce--I was sitting the whole time, but I was exhausted when I got home!
Lynda--I kept watching the clock thinking this can't be happening, this can't be happening. At four hours, we hadn't even started the
Bruce--It is worse than that---family favorite is the veggie---I was just in the mood for pepperoni.
Joni--Honestly, how do you tell an 80 year old woman to quit talking? I hope I can get this done for her. She needs to be close to her family in California. Wants to overprice, so we will see.....
Lynda--You really do make me blush. I was not thinking all warm and fuzzy thoughts. While I was there and my phone was in my car, I missed a referral call that came in at 4:30. By the time I called at 7:30 they had found someone else!
Patricia--I did, but it is going to be a tough one as she wants to recoup all she has spent---will not listen to anything I say. I gave up trying to 'educate' her.
Rene--I knew the minute she opened the door.....
Joan--Normally takes me two hours or less including paperwork. I was prepared for three on this one, but this was really crazy!
Mar 04, 2011 01:45 AM
Live in Laramie Real Estate, Laramie, Wyoming - Laramie, WY
Broker/Co-Owner, Laramie, Wyoming
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager
Poor lonely little thing, she just wanted someone to talk to! It's very hard to get away sometimes when they are older. You earned more than pizza for this one, you earned your wings!
Mar 04, 2011 04:07 AM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Brenda--No home cooked meal last night!
Sharon--You are absolutely right. We ordered the sign and the tour today. She just called and had me go over everything with her again. Then she said she has changed her mind and will talk to her family. I said I would be happy to talk to her family----which I also said yesterday. We will see what happens!
Mar 04, 2011 06:52 AM
Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR
AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker
Pat, that is a record breaker for sure. I'm sure you'll sell the listing and referrals will follow. Excellent.
Mar 05, 2011 12:24 AM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Keller Williams Realty - Cary, NC
Cary NC Homes Pro
What is the Noblesville market like? I have a friend trying to sell in Pebbles Creek golf course area and there are not even showings or recent sales. What gets homes sold there? i'm curious. thanks.
May 15, 2011 05:10 PM
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert
Hi Cathleen--I actually live in Nobleville myself. I think you are talking about the Pebblebrook area---there is a custom home section and then other communities of production type homes. Your friend just listed with the wrong REALTOR!! Homes are selling in Noblesville--they have to be priced right and then marketed on the internet. That is a mistake many agents are making these days---not marketing on the internet. I put my listings on over 100 different places on the internet as well as facebook, Craig's List, YouTube. I put 24 pics and a virtual tour in the MLS and 25 pic on REALTOR.com. I am going to guess your friend's agent does not even have 24 pictures..... Sorry to have rambled so, but I am pretty passionate about this!
May 15, 2011 05:57 PM
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Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
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