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We want a boat, so buy one

By Sharon Simms

Real Estate Agent with Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International

September 15, 2008 10:14 AM

Martha Brown posted earlier today about "I guess I better bring the cow" and that brought to mind a recent offer on one of our listings:

the buyers wanted a boat included in the sale.

Now, that's not all so unusual in Florida, when the buyers see a boat behind the house, but in this case it was strange because there was no boat behind the house. In fact, the sellers would have to buy a boat in order to convey it to the buyers.

I thought this was pretty ridiculous, but once the sellers slept on it, they thought that would make sense, because they could actually use the boat until closing.

So, this was a reminder - never answer for your clients, and don't presume that you know what they'll decide.

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Harold "Hal" Place

A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Hi Sharon,

Good grief, a lesson learned for sure. How would have thought!!

Sep 15, 2008 10:27 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sharon - hmm, interesting story. But as you say you just never know. I always tell people they can ask. I had a listing where the owner had a gorgeous sports car that the buyers were interested in. He decided no but we at least talked about it.

Jeff

Sep 15, 2008 11:11 AM

Sharon Simms

Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS

Hal - one thing you learn in this business is that there's always something new!

Jeff - exactly - they can always ask. You never know what will come of it.

Sep 15, 2008 11:13 AM

Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI

Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Sharon, we see lake homes being sold with boats and furniture here. But, I have never heard of this... But, hey I agree "don't EVER answer for your sellers." EVER, EVER, EVER !!

Sep 15, 2008 12:48 PM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

That is a surprising story... about the seller's decision. But you are right, never presume to know what your seller or buyer will say to a request!

Sep 15, 2008 01:03 PM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Wow...that was pretty cool....yup...never good to assume and ALWAYS confer with the client FIRST. Good one Sharon!

(p.s. thanks for the call today!)

Sep 15, 2008 01:42 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Sharon - This is so true, I have seen sellers agree to things I was sure they wouldn't.

Sep 15, 2008 02:46 PM

Thesa Chambers

West + Main - Bend, OR

Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

the worst that can happen is they say no.... kinda like asking for the car keys when we were young

Sep 15, 2008 04:16 PM

Missy - that's something we learn with experience.

Shirley - it sure surprised me.

Sally - couldn't miss such a great opportunity to call - and thanks for your surprising call today!

Jennifer - so often an answer depends on a particular moment - what they say today or tomorrow or yesterday may be different.

Thesa - good comparison. You never know unless you ask.

Sep 16, 2008 11:49 AM

We want a boat, so buy one

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Sharon, we see lake homes being sold with boats and furniture here. But, I have never heard of this... But, hey I agree "don't EVER answer for your sellers." EVER, EVER, EVER !!

Sharon Simms

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