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My TEXAN Realtor, are ALL TEXANS like this? ~ my Relocation Story

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Real Estate Agent with Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring

My TEXAN Realtor, are ALL TEXANS like this? ~ my Relocation Story

 

Working with Relocation Buyers this past week we have looked at almost 40 homes and it makes me think back to my experience of relocating here to Spring, Texas (Houston area) 10 years ago.

Searching for homes on the internet was a new thing and I did email at least 10 Realtors asking them questions about the homes they had listed and there was only ONE person who got back in touch with me.    This was a husband and wife team, she contacted me right away and sent me other homes in that area that met my criteria.   I had one weekend to buy a home so we set up the appointment to look at homes.

While writing up the contract at her office I met her husband and he is exactly what I "used to think of Texas!".

WOW ... he had the big mustache and the boots.   Their marketing "The .... Gang" The Most Wanted Realtors!

He told me that when he works with a buyer he picks out 10 homes that meet their criteria and if they don't find their house in those 10 homes "They are too picky to work with!"

He told me if someone is breaking into your home you can shoot them but just make sure you drag them in all the way into your house!   (maybe my eyes popped out of my head on this one ... I am from Oregon).

 

 

I now have a quite different view of Texas and really LOVE it!!!!   There is such a blend of people here from all different states, countries and walks of life.  The people are warm and friendly for the most part.   Yes, occasionally (very, very rarely in The Woodlands) will you see someone and think "THAT is what a Real Texan looks like!".

But yes, my "first experience" with Texas still makes me chuckle, especially now that I am in Real Estate!

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  • #1 Best Selling master-planned community in the state of Texas
  • 27 miles North of Houston
  • 16 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
  • Close to I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road
  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion outdoor amphitheater 
  • 190 miles of hike and bike trails
  • Exemplary public schools and Acclaimed private schools
  • Ranked one of the top 10 safest communities in Texas
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Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

I agree, that you must focus in the buyers are they will confuse themselves.  I give them a list and ask them to pick out the homes they are most interested in.  Usually no more than 15 max.

Oct 21, 2012 01:36 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Pippa,  That husband REALTOR thought too much of himself instead of focusing on the needs of his buyer.  I try to be all things to all people.  Not make them fit into my mold.  The OLD WEST redneck attitude is dying out just not fast enough.

Oct 21, 2012 01:56 AM
Tiffany Sniezek
RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring, TX 713-594-9639 direct, - The Woodlands, TX
Tiffany Sniezek 713-594-9639 RE/MAX Woodlands TX
I have lived here all my life and still am amazed when I travel and am asked...what's the name of your horse? Texas sure is a great place to live with all the different types of people who call this great state home, even the good old boys in the cowboy hats... But here is to this Texan having a little more patience with welcoming buyers to call Texas home!
Nov 03, 2012 01:58 PM