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Recently received a call on one of my listings but the sign reads TOO LATE .
This house seemed to have everything for this buyer..except it was no longer available. They asked to keep them in mind should anything happen...hoping it just might fall through.
In our conversation I asked them what areas they would consider and what was on their Wish List.
They were ready and quickly responded with a Top 15 wish list.
In our conversation I asked them what areas they would consider and what was on their Wish List. They were so happy to share their wants and immediately sent the following email.
"Hi Margaret:
It was an absolute pleasure talking with you this afternoon too. ......
Below is our "Top 15". Thank you so much for your interest and concern!!
1. Our absolute number one priority is we want QUIET!! Avoid streets with thru traffic, avoid being too close to major highways, avoid being too close to areas of commerce, avoid being too close to schools, avoid being too close to apartment complexes, avoid being too close to townhome complexes.
2. Prefer property be somewhat, but not necessarily considerably, distanced from neighbors. Avoid "shoulder to shoulder" house groupings. Single family homes only, no townhouses. Prefer lot size be at least .50 acres.
3. Prefer sizable kitchen with considerable storage cabinets AND counter space.
4. Prefer fully finished basement with open floor plan.
5. No swimming pools please, but hot tubs are okay and desirable.
6. Prefer no oil or propane utilities, but will consider on case by case.
7. 2+ car garages.
8. 4+ bedrooms (true 4 bedroom houses preferred, not 3 on upper level and 1 in basement)
9. 2+ full bathrooms
10. Considerable closet and storage space is an absolute must!!
11. Prefer wood burning fireplace.
12. Decent sized level grade back yard is preferred, fenced in or with option allowed to fence it in with simple chain-link fencing. No HOA restrictions on simple chain link fencing if at all possible. Some trees are certainly okay, and welcomed.
13. No fixer-upper properties please. Prefer "move-in" condition.
14. Primary preferred geographic area is CARROLL COUNTY, but we are also interested in Howard County west of Ellicott City/Columbia, or Baltimore County areas that are adjacent to Carroll County. Prefer 30 minutes or less commute to the Woodlawn area where we work."
I am looking forward to finding a home for these buyers. It is obvious they are serious and have given thought to their wants and needs. Along with this post, I am also running an ad looking for a good property to meet their needs.
Hi Margaret, I can only surmise that number 15 was the budget. It does sound like they are clear about wants, needs and prefernces. Many Buyers are not always that clear and if they are usually their budget don't jive as well as may be needed. I liked Laura's comment above and compliment you as well for the way you kept them, as Laura said " On a positive path".
I'm sure you don't come across to many folks that are so detailed when it comes to their wish list. Yes, it many be difficult to find exactly what they want, but you at least have a road map.
Tamara, It is great working with motivated clients.
Laura, So many of us keep this positive goal in mind. Buying and selling is emotional. The buying part should be fun and exciting.
Cheryl, With any client, our work is cut out for us.
William, You are right about number 15. It was their budget parameters.
Joe, As a listing agent, if I chose to work with a buyer, this kind of detail is a must. Do they find a home with all of their wishes...not usually but the home they buy is the right one.
Margaret, now there is a buyer who knows what they want! But what I want to know.... at the end of the day, how close did they come to sticking to their list?
If anyone can find them what they are looking for, I have every confidence that you can Margaret, then I get to tell Mickey another "Too Late" sign was hung.
It's always nice to work with people that have done thier homework and research, know what they want, and at the same time are flexible with what they want.
Margaret, great blog it incited me to check our office inventory but the house I was thinking about (from our office meeting yesterday) is also in "Too Late" status. Good luck.
I think you just got an email from every agent's dream buyer! They know what they want, where they want it, and for a certain amount - and apparently are even flexible on a couple of them. Have fun with the search!
Being a "list" girl myself ... buyers with a "wish list" would be dreamy to work with. Makes everything clearer and is definitely a means to a more efficient use of everyone's time. Good Luck, Margaret!
Margaret- It sounds like you have some dream buyers who know what they want and it looks like they've given it a lot of thought. I can't wait to read the follow up post on this.
Thanks for sharing this Margaret, nothing motives like missing out on something because you didnt act fast enough. Now they have their wish list and are ready to act quickly when the next one comes along.
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22 Comments on I Have The Buyer..Do You Have the Home?
Margaret, looks like you got some work to do:)
I'm sure you don't come across to many folks that are so detailed when it comes to their wish list. Yes, it many be difficult to find exactly what they want, but you at least have a road map.
Tamara, It is great working with motivated clients.
Laura, So many of us keep this positive goal in mind. Buying and selling is emotional. The buying part should be fun and exciting.
Cheryl, With any client, our work is cut out for us.
William, You are right about number 15. It was their budget parameters.
Joe, As a listing agent, if I chose to work with a buyer, this kind of detail is a must. Do they find a home with all of their wishes...not usually but the home they buy is the right one.
Margaret, now there is a buyer who knows what they want! But what I want to know.... at the end of the day, how close did they come to sticking to their list?
If anyone can find them what they are looking for, I have every confidence that you can Margaret, then I get to tell Mickey another "Too Late" sign was hung.
Good to know what you want...now the budget to match and BINGO...off to closing !
Margaret,
If they ever change #14...I've got a great new listing in Crofton.
Rich
Andrea, I promise to follow up when we find the right home. Reminds me of another couple and their wish list. I think that might be a future blog.
Roger, It would be my pleasure to make Mickey smile with my "too late" sign.
Sally, Obviously number 15 was about budget.
Richard, I will ask about the Crofton area but think it will a bit too far from work.
It's always nice to work with people that have done thier homework and research, know what they want, and at the same time are flexible with what they want.
Margaret, great blog it incited me to check our office inventory but the house I was thinking about (from our office meeting yesterday) is also in "Too Late" status. Good luck.
I think you just got an email from every agent's dream buyer! They know what they want, where they want it, and for a certain amount - and apparently are even flexible on a couple of them. Have fun with the search!
Jeff, This is what I call a serious buyer!
June, Thanks for checking. It would be wonderful to do a transaction with you.
Mary, If you chose to work with a buyer, why would you NOT get this kind of list?
Being a "list" girl myself ... buyers with a "wish list" would be dreamy to work with. Makes everything clearer and is definitely a means to a more efficient use of everyone's time. Good Luck, Margaret!
Margaret, I have no doubt that you'll find just the right home for them.
Carie, It all has to do with qualifying those we choose to work with.
Connie, Thanks for the vote of confidence.
Elyse, So glad this helped. Hope you will share your idea.
Margaret- It sounds like you have some dream buyers who know what they want and it looks like they've given it a lot of thought. I can't wait to read the follow up post on this.
Thanks for sharing this Margaret, nothing motives like missing out on something because you didnt act fast enough. Now they have their wish list and are ready to act quickly when the next one comes along.