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HAVE PATIENCE WITH HOME BUYERS - I know it's not easy, but you may have no choice!!

By Lenn Harley

Real Estate Agent with Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate 303829;0225082372

February 27, 2012 11:40 PM

HAVE PATIENCE WITH HOME BUYERS - I know it's not easy, but you may have no choice!!

"HIGHEST PRICED OR LOWEST PRICE" is the subject in an article by Anna Kruchten, Buying the Highest Priced Home or the Lowest Priced Home....Which Makes More Sense?

However, price may not be as important in some cases as the patience and market knowledge described by Anna is this priceless piece.

Having the patience to wait until they were ready. Buyers
Having the patience to demonstrate property values.
Having the patience to consider the family.

WORDS YOU DO NOT WANT TO HEAR - -
"We're not in any hurry".

To which I can only reply, "Neither am I".

Having patience is essential to develop a good working relationship and generate the TRUST needed to do a good job for home buyers.

Oh sure, staying in touch is essential too. I've found that sending local information, property details every few days helps buyers feel comfortable enough with our representation to stick with us until they are satisfied that they are ready and have the right property to buy.

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.

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Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Lenn, Patience is so important in our world. We can't rush things because home buying is such an emotional process for some buyers. Sometimes we just have to exhale and let things happen at their own speed.

Feb 28, 2012 12:03 AM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Lenn, I am ready when they decide they're ready. I am working with a couple now who are getting closer to making a decision after 2 years. Part of that reason is that prices are creeping up in the area where they wish to buy just a bit and they are feeling a little urgency.

Feb 28, 2012 12:11 AM

Charles Stallions

Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL

850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

97% sellers rep Lenn solves most of this, LOL. No I don't have the patience but I have a buyers agent that does.

Feb 28, 2012 12:33 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

I'm ready when they're ready... and not a moment sooner. In fact, I have some clients who I've been emailing back and forth for over 2 years now!

Feb 28, 2012 01:20 AM

Dr. Paula McDonald

Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX

Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

I love your response. Perfect! Love your "to the point" attitude Lenn.

Feb 28, 2012 02:00 AM

Tammie White, Broker

Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN

Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Lenn, I am working with a couple right now who are a little anxious to say the least. Their home is sold and closes on 4/30. They aren't seeing what they want. It has made for some very stressful showings as I try to assure them that more homes will be coming on the market and to be patient. That can be hard for buyers to do.

Feb 28, 2012 02:05 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Lenn, it sometimes amazes me how quickly buyers can go from no hurry to gotta have it right now! But you're so right - we can't really manipulate their time frames.

Feb 28, 2012 02:43 AM

Charlie Ragonesi

AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA

Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

So out of the blue 4 days ago I get an email from a lady and in her email is my email to her about getting a loan etc. My email was dated oct 2010! so I guess have patience is the watch word

Feb 28, 2012 02:57 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

Patience is a virtue that many of us struggle to develop. It's a tough one!

Feb 28, 2012 05:31 AM

Jay Markanich

Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA

Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Without patience, how can you possibly satisfy their needs? What is the process, their needs or the realtor's?

Feb 28, 2012 08:05 PM

HAVE PATIENCE WITH HOME BUYERS - I know it's not easy, but you may have no choice!!

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