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Do you remember the Tootsie Roll Pop commercial from TV? The little boy goes up to Mr. Turtle and asks, "Mr. Turtle, how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of the tootsie pop?" And Mr. Turtle says, "I don't know, ask Mr. Owl." So, the boy takes the tootsie pop to Mr. Owl and asks the same thing. Mr. Owl takes 3 licks and then bites the lollipop. He tells the boy it takes 3 licks to get to the tootsie roll center of the tootsie pop.
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21 Comments on How Many Licks does it Take a Buyer to Get to the Tootsie Roll Center?
In my small market we can hit every house in a price bracket in three trips. After that buyers either "buy" or become renters. Gas is too expensive to tour folks around for 5 months looking at essentially the same "3 bedroom ranch style house".
Raymond, Buying a home is different for each individual buyer. And each has to move at their own pace, so they are certain that they buy the right house that suits their wants as well as their needs.
Doug, Wow, your market can be seen in 3 trips. Well, I suppose that narrows down the options for buyers quite quickly. So, do houses in your market move rather quickly?
Some people think they want to buy a house but in reality they just can't take that huge jump. Others buy the first one they see. I can pretty much figure out those who like to use up my time by showing them houses they will never buy and with those people I do not stay in contact. Let someone else give them a city tour.
Another great featured post, Sandy! You have been full of creative posts lately...must be the yoga!
Sandy, I've only had one to buy on the first day (six year period). You are right about some who savor the search but for most there comes a point that if the search goes too long, the savoring becomes an uncomfortable grind. Tootsie Roll Pops-great candy.
It takes 563 licks to get the center. I tried it once. No just kidding. But seriously, I like the buyers that just crunch right to the Tootsie Roll center. Those are the best buyers. Good post Sandy and best of luck to you.
Doug is right - some "buyers" want to look at that same house 5 miles away, 10 miles away, then 7.5 miles away, then 2.35545 miles away, in a cul-de-sac, on a busy road "just to be sure". And they're still asking to see fresh homes when they've seen all that's available in their niche. Suddenly, all their "must haves" change!!!
That's when we get off the merry-go-round.
I've worked with buyers in every cateogory. Although, the ones who are like Mr. Owl are good for the pocket book, I enjoy buyers at every phase. Except those who think they'll just waste my time.
What a delightfully written blog so worthy of its feature, Sandy! It does seem to take a variety of Mr. Owls and Mr. Turtles to make up the world doesn't it:-)
That depends.
If the buyer is an owl then it only takes two.
Let me guess, you ate a tootsie roll pop yesterday didin't you? Cute post Sandy. Now I have a hankering for a lolly pop or tootsie roll pop.
Sandy, I guess it all depends on the market environment you are in. In Phoenix for example, if there is a halfway decent home priced well an offer will need to be that day. Most decent homes are receiving multiple offers within the first 3 to 5 days on market, so the mentality of buyers has to change. Sometimes one lick it all they will get!
Hello Sandy,
great post :) I would say, as many as it takes... just enjoy your day and buy something
Hello Sandy. I think we have all run into these various types of tootsie roll people...
Hi Sandy,
I enjoyed reading this entertaining blog.
Every buyer is different, so the licks could be one or unlimited :)
Have a fabulous weekend!
Hi Sandy,
It is up to us to decide who to work with and what approach to take.
Anyone with experience has done the show and show and show with no go.
Good way to burn you out of real estate completely.
Phil
Sandy, first and most important, I always enjoy your posts!!! It simply doesn't matter how long it takes (or how many licks) I am with a buyer for the duration. BTW, As a kid, I always enjoyed the Tootsie Roll Pop... I had forgotten all about them until your post today.
Great post Sandy! Love the tootsie pop analogy, it is so very true.