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Do You Want To Buy A House For your Future Ex?

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

April 09, 2016 12:52 PM

This was an actual conversation with a potential buyer. It was an Internet call on a property that was not mine.

As a listing agent, I don't work with buyers who are looking to buy homes not listed by me. This buyer wanted a home in the county, he knew his price range, wanted good schools for his children and a nice garage.

I directed him to my website.

One of my properties, caught his eye, BUT

it was Too Late, it is just under contract.

I found out his wife wasn't really that interested. She really didn't want to get married. His wife did not really want kids ( they have two). And his wife had been unfaithful.

But he loved her.

So I asked

Why do you want to buy a house for your future EX wife?

Why do you want to buy a house that you are not going to live in?

Margaret Rome 410-530-2400

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Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

That's so sad for the children but at least he seems to have a good perspective on things.

Apr 09, 2016 01:08 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimor...

Pikesville, MD

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Ellen Caruso I discussed his relationship with his children. He only wants the best for them.

Apr 09, 2016 01:56 PM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

what was the answer to the question - inquiring minds want to know! LOL - have a great Sunday!

Lise Howe He said he felt I was talking to him like his mother who passed away a few years ago. He was going to do some serious thinking.

Apr 09, 2016 01:52 PM

Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets

Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA

CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Wow, it is a weird position we're in sometimes, as third party observers with a 1,000 foot view of the couples. I had a couple break up in my car once, and I had to drive them back to their car, 30 minutes from where we were. I listened to the radio and stared awkwardly forward.

Apr 09, 2016 01:25 PM

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

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Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor We do experience some private moments with our clients. That must have been a long 30 minutes.

Apr 09, 2016 01:55 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland . That is a weird position to be in. Better you than me.

Apr 09, 2016 06:52 PM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Oh my gosh Margaret!!!! That's a lot of "turns out" information to get from a would be buyer ... shaking my head in San Jose.

Apr 10, 2016 05:46 AM

Kathleen Daniels Continue shaking your head. When you hear a potential buyer say they are having problems with their marriage...I'm not sure this is the right time to move forward with a home purchase.

Apr 10, 2016 07:43 AM

Elyse Berman, PA

LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL

Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland You gave him good advice. It sounds like he has a lot of thinking to do. Hopefully, he will take your advice and do the right thing for himself and his children.

Apr 10, 2016 11:22 AM

It was probably not my place, as an agent, to talk him out of buying a house. But I do think it was what he needed to hear.

Apr 10, 2016 11:30 AM

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