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Throwback Thursday - Stop & Think

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by Patricia Feager, 6/29/2017

 

Throwback Thursday 6 29 17

 

While sitting behind a Pick-Up Truck at the stop sign waiting for the truck to move the other day, I couldn't help but notice the advertising for My Appliance but it was really the woman that caught my eye in that teased up hairdo flip, big earrings and poka dotted dress.

 

STOP - I thought to myself, how important is it today for women to follow the fashion trends whether that is in her kitchen or appearance? Gone are the days when you'd probably see a person like the one on the back of the truck but is appearance in general that important?

 

Get Rich Quick - With so many Investors and advertising gimmicks on late night T.V. about flipping houses and making people rich, are buyers "Overlooking structural problems because the cosmetics of a remodel were so pretty," asks members of the TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®?

 

Buyers Beware! Offering more for cosmetic improvements without a Home Inspection Report by a licensed or Certified Inspector, Agent representation, settling to pay more for fear of multiple offers or making a bold move to compete with multiple offers more than you can realistically afford can result in costly mistakes. 

 

Life Happens - Kids grow up. Some kids move out; some move back in. Education is costly. Jobs are never permanent. The weather is too hot or much too cold. Spouses no longer love each other. Unexpected medical bills. People of all ages get into trouble and families could face legal battles. Is offering more than a property worth today really worth it if the home you paid over value for today has to be sold and owner owes more today than the home is worth? 

 

Texas Realtor

"Working with a Texas REALTOR®

Now that's a smart move."

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

 

ME

Patricia's Tip for the Day:

©Pretty today; gone tomorrow.

 

 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Patricia

That signage really does make you think a bit, doesn't it. Certainly from a marketing perspective - print, TV commercials, etc. - appearance, and so often youth, really has become the focus in the advertising we see everywhere.

Jeff

Jun 29, 2017 08:09 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler - I don't believe it was an accident for me to pull up beind the truck. The red and white Stop Sign was glaring at me. It put a halt to how quickly I could get to my destination, and all the while, I kept thinking about that photograph! 

We simply can't be drawn into model advertising or remodeled homes without considering the whole picture of what it means to us realistically. 

Thanks for your comment! May you have a wonderful day. 

Jun 29, 2017 08:20 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

It does make one think more-thanks for the blog post today

Jun 29, 2017 08:27 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Harry F. D'Elia - Not only did I stop because of the Stop Sign, it made me stop and think for days!

Have a great day!

Jun 29, 2017 08:39 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

We see so many people buying large homes, but the homes are empty, as they are tapped out and cannot afford to furnish them. Much better to focus on what really makes you happy, family, friends and appreciating what you have and what is around you. We can be attracted by flashy brand name cars and clothes or we can have the top of the range less flashy brand name car or clothes.

Jun 29, 2017 10:17 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - Money, material goods, and even houses are only temporary. Excellent summation of true value and where the focus should be in life.

Jun 29, 2017 11:35 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

This reminds me of the old commercials we used to see with the wife all dressed up while cooking in the kitchen.

Jun 29, 2017 11:43 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Belinda Spillman - At first I thought it was a joke, but it's a legimate business! Aren't you glad women don't get all dressed up like that anymore or poof up their hair, spray it on thick, and adorn the ears with earrings just to use the kitchen! Whose idea was that anyways?????????????????

Jun 29, 2017 11:45 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your experience, your thoughts and your photograph.

I hope you are having an outstanding week.

Jun 29, 2017 11:46 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy Kelley 

Thank you! 

May your week be filled with opportunties for happiness and new discoveries. 

Jun 29, 2017 11:58 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Patricia,  I like the retro-photo of the 50's "housewife" photo on the back of the appliance truck. In my mind, it conjures a much different time than what we live in today ... simpler times with hard-working small business owners focused on customer service. 

Jun 29, 2017 12:27 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Kathleen Daniels - A different time; a different attitude! I felt people were friendlier when it came to Service Repairs too. I'll never forget the times the T.V. Repair Man came over. It was as if we were expecting Santa Claus. Instead of having a big bag of toys, he had a big tool box filled with tools and test tubes. And of course, we got to see snow on our sets until the T.V. Repair Man got it fixed!

Jun 29, 2017 08:01 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathleen Daniels ~ hi Kathleen... I remember those easier days of the 1950's growing up, as well. And often have more than a little bit of nostalgia for them.

Jun 30, 2017 03:56 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia I remember all too well what happened when the housing prices took a dive 10 years ago.  Many homeowers were underwater on their properties.  Anyone offering more than a property is worth needs to be very careful.

Jun 29, 2017 01:05 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

George Souto - My sentiments exactly!!! I worry when buyers are desperate and want to pay more than appraised value! History does repeat itself too!

Jun 29, 2017 08:02 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

The signage catapults the mind back to the 1950s.  Housewives, starched aprons, dinner at 5:00 pm.

Jun 29, 2017 02:01 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Myrl Jeffcoat - There was consistency for many households throughout America when it came to dinner time. I wonder what happened to my mother's aprons? It would have been fun to make a quilt using patches from the old aprons she wore. 

Jun 29, 2017 08:03 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Patricia that lady probably had pink appliances!!  I actually saw a 50's house awhile back that was in it's original condition pink appliances and all!  Smoking hot! LOL

Jun 29, 2017 03:59 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS - I never saw a pink appliance in TX but I saw pink counter tops! They were pretty popular in the 90's! The only time I saw a pink refrigerator was in Zurich several years ago. If they came out with "Smoking hot," pink appliances, do you thing the appliances would be flying out the door?

Jun 29, 2017 08:05 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Patrica

The photo on the back of the truck is a reminder f the way back . . . . and of a difference time.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludiwg

Jun 29, 2017 07:25 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Lou Ludwig - A different time but doesn't it feel like just yesterday???

Jun 29, 2017 08:06 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Patrica, Always interesting what is on on some cars for advertising.  Have a good one. 

Jun 29, 2017 07:47 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Will Hamm - It sure is interesting to see what people put on their trucks. This one really, really got my attention!!!


Have a wonderful night!

Jun 29, 2017 08:07 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Glad you captured this photo, and how ironic today I saw two TBT posts and loved both of them, Endre

Jun 29, 2017 11:34 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Patricia... I am always amazed and impressed where your mind goes and how you articulate your thoughts.  I somehow move through life much more oblivious.

Jun 30, 2017 03:55 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Nina Hollander - Awe, thank you! I'm a thinker and photo taker too. As a kid, I'd sit in the back seat of my father's car driving down the Kennedy Expressway in Chicago watching bill boards and making up stories. I knew how to get around the city because of the billboards and usual things I'd see along the way. That was my road map and inspiration! Plus,  it was entertaining. My favorite sign was Dad's Root Beer!

Jun 30, 2017 04:09 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Endre Barath, Jr. - It's nice to you got to see and read two TBT posts. Thank you for visiting and commenting too!

Jun 30, 2017 04:10 AM
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Patricia Feager with DFW FINE PROPERTIES has sold residential real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth for more than twenty years. She understands making choices needs informed decision making. She takes her career seriously and enjoys helping her clients transition to a new location, whether it is local or from out of town. Keeping clients informed throughout the process with effective communication and understanding their needs is important. Her assessments begin with taking into consideration the current market conditions and providing truthful information to her clients. Knowing what their highest to lowest priorities are and facts about what their specific needs and the current market conditions helps everyone to understand expectations. Clarity, facts, valuable feedback, observations are part of the journey when moving.

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