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I'm on my way to Phoenix and I want to look at foreclosure homes in an hour or so!

By Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

March 30, 2012 03:02 AM

I'm on my way to Phoenix and I want to look at foreclosure homes in an hour or so!

Really? You're calling me and you want to look at homes up to 140K and pay cash? Today? Seriously folks I just Phoenix Bank Owned Homes for Sale got this call a few minutes ago. I have no idea of who the lady is and I have no idea of what type of home they're looking for or if they even actually have the cash or can qualify. Not to mention I've got back to back appointments all weekend long as does my partner.

I had a brief conversation with her regarding the fact that the Phoenix real estate market is hot. Any homes that are available under 150K will be sold within hours or days of hitting the market and they'll most likely have multiple bids. I mentined the importance of make an appointment in advance to map out a strategy for investing in Phoenix properties - with someone they trust. They don't know me - I don't know them. I asked how long they'd be in town to see if we could work them in sometime this weekend for a strategy planning session. She said....just in town today and on our way home tomorrow. Really? Drive safely.

Calling at the last minute to look at homes in Phoenix because you
didn't find a home in Tucson yesterday.....what can I say?

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Real Estate and Working with my Clients is my Passion!

I take my clients trust in me very seriously. I'm known for 'telling' it like it is, not what folks might want to hear or think it should look like. Now that may sound kind of tough, but think about it, in the long run if you want to buy or sell a home you need to know the real facts in order to make a wise choice.

If you want the truth and the whole truth, I am the
Phoenix Real Estate Broker for You.

When you are ready to buy or sell a Phoenix Area Home, I will be your advocate, guide, and fierce negotiator. I will work hard to make your buying or selling a home as smooth and stress-free as I possibly can - even if it's a short sale. Guaranteed.

Call me and we'll create a plan of action to buy a home or sell your home!

Sincerely,

Anna 'Banana' Kruchten

Broker/Owner

602-380-4886

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John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I say Anna rocks Phoenix real estate! Have someone check on you when you're working with someone you don't know. Just a reminder to the Queen of real estate :)

Mar 30, 2012 03:24 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Thanks John. And.....I don't work with people I don't know. Learned that valuable lesson many, many years ago from my first broker.

Mar 30, 2012 03:28 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

It's like some people think looking at homes is like walking into a retail store. Not at all. You can't just pop by and expect to see anything.

Mar 30, 2012 04:38 AM

Linda K. Mayer

License # 01767321 - La Verne, CA

Realtor, SRES, SoCAL, A REALTOR YOU CAN TRUST

I know, Chris Ann, it's like they expect you're not doing anything at all with your time but expecting you to drop everything because they are so important! I wonder if that thought comes because they are cash buyers? Don't they know that over 50% of the sales right now are cash buyers?

Mar 30, 2012 04:54 AM

Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

You mean you didn't just "drop" everything for her? LOL................Miss Banana, it takes all kinds. I have a feeling this Missy is going to be terribly disappointed on her whirlwind visit to Phoenix.

Mar 30, 2012 05:49 AM

Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV

Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA

Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Anna, I think you gave her the best advice at the end there. I wonder if some folks assume we're all sitting around waiting for the market to pick up. I did see in an article yesterday that Phoenix is one of the top four progressing real estate markets.

Mar 30, 2012 06:08 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Chris Ann - it was a bit odd. It was kind of like going up to the counter and saying I'd like #9, 13 and #24 please and I'd like it right now or faster.

Linda - yes most of our buyers are cash buyers this past year or so. Huge increase from the previous year. What stuck me wrong is who is driving through a town and calls an agent to show them foreclosures in an hour. That's just not how we do business.

Roger. In one word NO. It was a fantasy call. I forgot to ask her how she got my number- she wasn't referred by anyone. That would have been different had they been referred and called ahead of schedule. As it is we've got back to back clients up till the Easter bunny comes!

Mike Phoenix is more than HOT. Prices are going up and inventory is very low - very low.

Mar 30, 2012 08:07 AM

Debora Nichols

Residential Sales, Purchases, Investors, Vacation Homes - Phoenix, AZ

Realtor Anthem,Phoenix,Scottsdale,Glendale,Peoria

Anna, I agree with Mike. I really believe that they think we are just sitting around waiting for the phone to ring. They don't want to hear that this market is hot and often don't want our advice. They are investors and know better then we do. On the other hand there are so many uninformed buyers and no matter how hard you try to educate them, they still want to offer less then list price. As you well know, you can't do that in this market. There are some that listen and try so hard, yet still can't buy a house. I feel for them.

Good luck with your appointments this weekend. Be safe.

Mar 30, 2012 08:08 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Debora - yes it's interesting that somehow we're just waiting for the phone to ring. Not all of us - we're out their moving and shaking! Clients that know and trust us believe us - and the ones that don't it only take loosing a bid or two to figure out we know what we're talking about. Yes....it's tough for the 1st timers they must have true grit and a lot of patience.

Thanks - and you as well!!

Mar 30, 2012 08:12 AM

Marianne Infusino

RE/MAX HomeTowne Realty - Franklin Lakes, NJ

RE/MAX - FLOW Area - 201

YOU R MY IDOL...so, let see, you have $140k cash....picked my name outta a hat ... And expect me to drop everything to RUN and show u a house that u may want to buy????? And u are leaving tomorrow? EXCUSE ME? But there is protocol, like appts, safety precautions....etc,etc,etc .... Oh, BUT.... CAN U FORWARD THE BANK STATEMENT PROVING YOUR PROOF OF FUNDS???? Lolololololo ...seasoned agents know how to deal with the calls.... and it is common sense .... yep, keep driving.... Great story

Mar 30, 2012 08:23 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Yeah, right, they're gonna find a house, submit a full price or better offer for cash and be on their way. NOT. This isn't walking into TJ MAXX to see what's on the sale rack

Mar 30, 2012 09:27 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Marianne the way you put it cracks me up! It's just so not going to happen!

Jeff - sure you betcha! And in our market it will be over list - with proof of funds in hand. Who knew that some folks approach buying real estate like shopping at TJ MAXX!

Mar 30, 2012 09:45 AM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Anna - Maybe you should put in a drive thru window at the office. That way buyers like her can just pull up look at the "menu" of available homes and make an offer into the clowns head. Then they pull up to the window and sign the contract.

Mar 30, 2012 10:37 AM