When you feel like Going Rogue

Those who know me well won't be surprised to hear that as a child, I didn't mind very well. I flew out of the womb with a fully formed idea of how things ought to be. I pressed my agenda like a dogged politician! But because I've been blessed with such kind parents, I can thank my lucky stars I wasn't sold into slavery or traded in on a more compliant model. Though from time to time, I am reminded that this is STILL a looming possibility.

And while I still struggle to tame my inner princess-beast, I have come a long way toward understanding that sometimes, it's best to listen to those who truly do know best. The Professionals.

This post is for YOU, the client who doesn't mind very well. You know who you are...

You choose to ignore the well-honed advice of your real estate professional by going rogue. Because you just know that the lender you've selected is the best choice to close your loan... Or perhaps you've allowed yourself to be lured by an infinitesimal reduction in your loan rate... Or your cousin Eddy is the only home inspector you'll trust to give you the scoop on the condition of the home that your Broker has already expertly negotiated for you. Or, (and if this is you, I have an altogether different kind of referral for you!), you simply don't trust that your agent has your best interest at heart. You don't trust anyone!

The obvious question here is this:  Why on earth would you choose to align yourself with anyone other than a like-minded Broker with a sterling reputation for getting the job done right??

It doesn't take a genius to recognize that those of us who work 24/7 with a laser focus toward closing your purchase or sale with as much finesse as possible, would know who the best lenders, inspectors and related professionals are for your particular circumstances. After all, consider this:  If it doesn't close, we don't get paid. And if you aren't happy, our reputation suffers. We survive by word of mouth. We know how to get you to the closing table unscathed.

So the next time you decide to toss caution to the wind and go rogue, ask yourself if the disasters that inevitably ensue are worth it. Will that minuscule fraction of a percentage point offset the weeks you may have to spend in a hotel waiting for underwriting to grant your loan approval? Or the thousands you'll spend on repairs because cousin Eddy missed a critical defect in the inspection?

I promise you brave rogue client... these things really do happen.  every.  single.  day. 

There's an old saying that is even more true for us than for yucky tubs  ... "We work hard so you don't have to!" 

And we really do! Our smartest strategy is to surround ourselves with a fabulous team of experts who will shine just as brightly as we do. The professionals we recommend to you reflect the same level of expertise and excellence we pride ourselves upon. Trust us to light your way! Especially those of us wearing our invisible crowns!

Yes, the little girl is me!