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My first listing received a contract in 31 days.

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Real Estate Agent with REMAX of Joliet

I was scared to list this home because I had never done it before.

Actually my first official listing was last year but the sellers weren't motivated and only wanted it on the market 30 days to see if something would happened. It was failure from the beginning when the seller said she wouldn't clean out her disgusting refrigerator or vacuum after her two dogs. So, I don't count that as my first listing!

Anyway, I was nervous about listing this home but thought I would give it the ole' high school try! I did 2 open houses, put their listings with photo on my homepage, had a professional photographer take photos and a virtual tour and put them all over the internet.

And we got an offer on day 30th and a signed contract on day 31. It feels good!

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LaNita Cates of REMAX Realty of Joliet has been serving the Joliet, Plainfield, Naperville, Crest Hill, Bolingbrook, Shorewood and surrounding areas, helping buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs.

Comments (7)

Teresa Harris
Lake Real Estate, LLC - Denver, NC
Denver . Lake Norman . Charlotte

Congratulations LaNita! Now it is time to get busy on the second, third, fourth, etc., etc. And yes it is really hard when you do come across people that will not take any one's advice.

Sep 11, 2008 06:57 AM
Richard Stabile
Re/Max Real Estate Limited - Oradell, NJ
Bergen County New Homes Builder Realtor

Thats great, many many more. Did you note how the buyer found your property?

Richard

Sep 11, 2008 01:40 PM
Richard Ives
Chicago, IL

Congratulations LaNita!  Way to go!

Sep 12, 2008 09:18 AM
Daisy Montano
The Saavedra Team - Phoenix, AZ

Good job. Congratulations.

Sep 15, 2008 06:06 AM
Christine Wade
Christine Wade - Derby, VT
Operations Strategist / Online Business Manager

LaNita, that's awesome!  It seems like things always take off at a somewhat steady pace after agents get their first listing...so only good things lie ahead!  Wishing you all the best!

Sep 15, 2008 09:40 AM
Antonette (Toni) Daddio
EXIT Prestige Realty - Freehold, NJ

Congratulations, that is great.  You only need that first one then many more will follow.  Best of luck!!!

Sep 15, 2008 12:31 PM
LaNita Cates
REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Thanks everyone! It does feel good!

Sep 15, 2008 02:03 PM