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STRANGEST REAL ESTATE CALL... TO DATE

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Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

As realtors we get calls all the time.. about listings, showing instructions, buyers, etc.  This one I got today, takes the cake.  Have any ActiveRain members run into this?

I received a call about a listing I have.  The person who called is working with another realtor, and he stated this up front.  I informed him that I did not want to step on any realtors toes, and would be glad to work with his realtor.

Next thing he tells me is that this call is only a courtesy call.  He wanted to let me know that the listing I have for a condo would never sell.  He knows the owner, and that she has a cat and that would detour people from buying.  He would buy it in a minute if it weren't for the cat.  Now here comes the clincher... He said he would work with me and buy it for 1/2 the price.  I responded that I appreciate his concern, but if it were half the price, I would purchase it first.

He hung up saying "YOU'LL NEVER SELL IT".

Is this a new gimmick that buyers are trying? 

 valerie osterhoudt

 

Info about the author:

Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Connecticut Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT, as well as the surrounding areas. Please visit me at www.CTrealtorMLS.com for all your relocation and/or local needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

Copyright © 2008 By Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR, All Rights Reserved...*STRANGEST REAL ESTATE PHONE CALL...  TO DATE*

 

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Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR
(Accredited Buyers Representative)

Is a Full Time Realtor® with with Johnson Real Estate, in Cromwell, CT who specializes in Homes and Condos For Sale in the Middlesex and Hartford Counties in CT.

VALERIE OSTERHOUDT REALTOR IN CROMWELL CT

valerie osterhoudt

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR ~Johnson Real Estate, Inc.
cell:  860.883.8889

email: Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR

website: www.CTrealtorMLS.com

 

Comments(120)

Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Laurie.. I am VERY confident that this condo will sell.  It is just a matter of time.. and it will NOT go for 50% of the present value.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 25, 2008 01:40 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Dawn... That is the icing on the cake.  That is when you have this grin from ear to ear.  Like a cat that ate the canary.. did I say CAT.  Hmm.  This condo has one.. I wonder if this is a sing?  LOL.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 25, 2008 01:42 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Val, A hundred plus responses about an odd ball half price buyer.. this is a funny net work and you my friend are a hoot...Steve

Sep 25, 2008 02:00 PM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon

I would have died laughing - too funny - that is one way to try and get the price down

Sep 25, 2008 02:34 PM
Wayne L. Brown
Franklin Advantage Inc. - Alpine, CA

Valerie

It just goes to show what some people will do to try to get a deal.  Unbelievable !

Best Regards

Wayne

Sep 25, 2008 02:42 PM
Roland Woodworth
Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN
Blue Cord Realty

Valerie.. Oh my... this is crazy.... Sounds like this person really wants the house.. maybe they should just make an offer

Sep 25, 2008 02:56 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Sounds like a ticked off neighbor.  I've had people offer strange and incredibly low amounts on a property...  I think some of them think that they can bully people into accepting junk offers. 

Sep 25, 2008 03:55 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Steve L.. Thanks for the *hoot*, I think.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 25, 2008 11:05 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Thesa.. Yes, this might be one way, but, to date.. it is the funniest.  valerie osterhoudt

Sep 25, 2008 11:06 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Wayne.. I think this guy was just trying to cause my client some added stress she didn't need.  Just because he (the caller) doesn't like cats, doesn't mean everyone does.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 25, 2008 11:08 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Roland.. I approached that subject with the caller.. about putting in an offer.  He didn't want to, he doesn't want the condo.  Are you thinking what I'm thinking?  Then why say you'll buy it for 50% of the list price.  Right.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 26, 2008 12:22 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Lane.. This neighbor is also holding  grudge for some reason.  He moved out of the complex over a year ago.  So why bother calling if you have moved on?

valerie osterhoudt

 

Sep 26, 2008 12:24 AM
New Jersey Real Estate James Boyer Morris, Essex & Union County NJ Realtor
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate - Morristown, NJ

strange call indeed.  I have had a few odd balls as of late but, nothing I really want to write about directly.  Some of the buyers out there can be so frustrating.

Sep 26, 2008 01:38 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

James.. Yes there are quiet a few odd ones out there.  I'm looking at it as stress related, and the economy..  What do you think?

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 26, 2008 06:02 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Valerie - I think I would have clinched my teeth through a smile, and said, "Well thank you for your advice.  It's apparent, we will need to wait for a cat lover to buy the house for full price."

Sep 26, 2008 12:29 PM
Sherry Peckhoon Sim
Sims & Company - Cayucos, CA
Broker/Owner, Covering the Beautiful Central Coast

May be this gentleman wanted this house (your listing) and didn't get it in the first place, and became the neighbor. Now he's trying to rattle you but you stood your ground. Weird? Yes, and nice try.

Sep 26, 2008 03:49 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Myrl.. I think I would have done the conversation differently if I was ready for it.  It took me off guard.. never had a call like this before.. but I'll be ready if it happens agan.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 27, 2008 02:38 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Sherry... There is a thought that was NOT approached by anyone else.  Good thought.  But this guy still won't get it for 50% less than what it is listed at.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 27, 2008 02:39 AM
Stavrula "Sam" Crafa, RNC,GRI, CDPE, PSA
Future Home Realty - Seminole, FL
Providing the integrity and service you deserve.

Too funny. Well, you can't blame a guy for trying. Maybe you should make a courtesy call to his agent and let him/her know of his offer.

Sep 27, 2008 03:01 PM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Sam... He isn't working with an agent... isn't even looking.  He just bought a condo a year ago. He has some sort of anger issues with my client.  He hates cats.

valerie osterhoudt

Sep 27, 2008 10:37 PM