LOL

Debbie,

Just shows there is more than one way to discover your clients' needs.

Did you move it closer?

That is a very nice mobile home. We don't see them around here at all.

Heard the same thing recently from a person that came through one of my listings; the owner had worked for a year to get the home ready for sale: new carpet, paint, tiled entry and kitchen, new appliances, newly finished basement. The agent that called me with that feedback was as perplexed as me! My owner's response: "I could junk it up for him if that's what it takes!" ...thank heavens he has a sense of humor!

Heather

Well at least he let you know what he really wanted.

Good Morning Debbie, There is always a "First" in real estate. After all you did to have the owner get the home into it's current condition, too nice to buy wasn't something that were expecting to hear.

Sounds like someone has a bit of an image and ego problem.  What kind of person things things are too nice for themselves or really needs to construct nice things themselves to feel adequate.  

Maybe he just needs a hug. (or a shack). = )

Jason 

Hi,

That looks like maybe an '82, maybe you should look for a '72!!

crazy business we are in, but I love my job!

good luck with it

Carla

Mike,

Yes, I guess you are right.  I guess you never know what someone will say. 

Luke,

No, we didn't move it.  The parking wasn't an issue for this young man.  The home was just too nice.

Heather,

Yes, I guess it is very funny isn't it?  It makes the owner wonder where this buyer was before doing all the work.

Judi,

Yes, he did tell me what he wanted and it won't be hard to find it for him.

Janice,

That's right.  I'm so used to hearing about the parking situation that I certainly wasn't expecting to hear that the unit was too nice.

Jason,

Well, maybe he just wants to make the home into what he wants.  But his exact words were he wanted to make it just like this unit.    As for the hug, he will have to go elsewhere.  LOL 

Carla,

It is actually a 92, but you're right I think he is looking for a 72. 

I haven't heard that one before but it's people like those, that keep our jobs interesting. 

Ross,

I agree completely.  It is the most interesting job I've ever had.

I've heard that before, but knew that the clients were looking for something to work on.  Sometimes those people imagine the ugliest, most worn down house, and until they find that, everything else is "too nice".

Too nice, huh? I would want the "too nice" especially when it came to a mobile home.  I just that was too funny.

Debbie,

I get it, like the one with the hitch on the front with a planter on it,

and the axels in place with flat tires!

cash deal, 15,900

the ones that are fun to inspect

Carla

Jim & Maria,

You would think that he would have said he wanted a fixer upper, wouldn't you?

Nicolette,

Glad you enjoyed it.  It is getting funnier by the minute to be honest with you.

Carla,

Yes, I do believe that is what he is looking for. 

Debbie - that is too funny - it takes all kinds of buyers to keep the market moving best of luck

Thesa,

Thanks, it sure does!  I guess you never know what you will be dealing with.

Debbie, very interesting maybe he needs something around $500 I saw one on craigslist for that. I think the one you have listed is very nice!!

Good Day!! have a cup of java and a smile on me :)

Duayne,

Thanks.  Someone told me to look on craigslist for him and I would probably find what he is looking for.

Debbie,

Cute post!

Reminds me when I listed and sold a condo in magnificent condition; took a long time and many many showing. When I put the condo across the hall on the market, in really poor condition, I had contracts right away for full price and over. The same buyers, who had seen the pristine one, made the offers. Reason..we are going to redo the interior and did not want to destroy such a nice place. They paid MORE for a place in lousy condition. Go figure..

Gotta really "listen" to the buyers motivation.

There's a lid for every pot.  This just goes to show you that we should NEVER pre-judge a property for our clients.  You never know when they are nuts enough to take on a construction project.

Margaret,

Thanks for your comments.  Yes, I guess there are still people that like to do things themselves and  want to start from scratch.  

Steven,

I didn't pre judge, he called on my listing, so I assumed he knew what he would be looking at. He even said from the photos on the internet it looked very nice and he really wanted to see it. 

Debbie - did you get a clarification of his meaning behind ''too nice''?????  ron

Ron,

Yes, he felt there was nothing to be done in this home.   He wants something he can live in, yet needs some work to bring it up to date.  

Debbie - ok..... so the 'price' wasn't the issue????  i am a newbie, so please forgive.....but, if i heard 'too nice' i would immediately think  'too expensive'.......yes?? thanks for taking the time to help me understand ;)  ron

Ron,

Actually for what is on the market at this time the price is excellent.   He just wants something he can buy cheap and fix up.  Don't ever be afraid to ask questions in this business because there are always questions to ask. 

Debbie, That's pretty funny. At that rate it will take forever to make a good commission. We still have some trailers here but I have never sold one.

It's amazing. No matter how many years in the business; how many different personalities; how many transactions; there's always a new one.

Lizette,

Then commission may not be great, but I like helping people sell or buy homes.  There is nothing like the feeling I get when I see how happy they are when the deal is closed.  That's what it's all about. 

Lisa,

Yes, this business is amazing and I think that's why it's so exciting.  Each deal you go into is like an adventure sometimes a good one, sometimes a bad one.

Hi Deb,When he said too nice, do you think he meant that he didn't think he could afford it?

When I buy a house, I prefer to buy the worst house on the block... and turn it into the best. I prefer to use my skills and construction knowledge to increase the value of the property.

Take a look at the last house I purchased, you will get a feel for what I am talking about.

BEFORE... well, not really before, by this stage, a whole lot of demolition and structural reconstruction went on.

DURING, notice no interior? Dirt floor, look thru to the front.

Hey, where did the roof go? It was here yesterday!

Some more "DURING"

Latest pictures,

Anyway, maybe he just wanted some ideas as to what he could do or what his buck would buy him... at your expense.

Steven,

I think you are right.  I think he wanted to get some ideas as to what he would be able to do.  I am actually taking him out this weekend to look at some NOT NICE units.  Let's hope he thinks they are just what he's looking for!  

Looks like you have your work cut out for you.   I enjoyed seeing your photos.   There is a big difference between flipping a house and flipping a mobile home though.  I hope you post photo's when you finish this house.

Debbie,

You can not imagine how much work has gone into the house already. I would love to post pictures when it is finished, maybe even before.

I haven't had the time to work on it lately, but I plan on getting started and finished real soon. 

The house is well over 100 years old. It was the grooms quarters of a farm. Built in the 1800's. There used to be a carriage house and a stable behind it. The Alice Austin Museum is on the same block.

I took it apart to the dirt. Now... it is a fortress. 

Anyway, Go sell this guy a trailer.

-Steve

Steve,

I look forward to seeing the finished product.   I like to see these old structures brought back to life rather than being torn down.   I don't think people realize how much work went into building these back then.  They certainly did not have the tools and equipment that we have today, so it was a lot of hard work to build a home back then. 

Some men just want a house than "needs" them.  They can develop a vision of what it can be because of them alone.  Gives them a real feeling of accomplishment to fix it up.  That's cool.  It makes'em happy.  That's what the American Dream is all about.  We just all have a different idea of what our dream is.  Hey Debbie, did you graduate from Arlington H.S. outside Poughkeepsie?  I did, then moved South.  Your name is so familiar.  72 grad.

I never realized this inner desire that you speak about, Mona Lisa. But, if that's the case, it explains alot. I do though look forward to some of my things needing me to a lesser degree. One day, I'd love to be caught up.

By the way, I went to Highland H.S. (for a while). That not too far from Poughkeepsie.

Did either of you ever visit Split Rock, on Mount Minnewaska? Maybe we saw each other?

Mona,

Yes, I did graduate from Arlington Class of 75.   You were a year ahead of my ex, he graduated in 73.  My brother graduated in 72 with you. Small world isn't it? 

I can understand how it feels to take a house that is in deplorable condition and bring it back to life.  For me when I am showing homes, most people can't look past clutter and unclean but I can see the beauty that doesn't show.  In my mind I can picture how the house would look with some work.

Steve,

I know where Minnewaska is but can't say that I've ever been there.   Guess we never saw each other.

Well, congratulations on that sale!   You Hudson Valley folks need to keep an eye out for my son, Brad Matthews.  He plays for the Hudson Valley Renegades, but just pulled his hamstring.  Not sure if he'll get any more playing time this year.  Defense is his strongest talent:  by looking at the error stats up there, doesn't look like that's something they value too much.  Great pitching and great defense are the two most important things to have a winning ball team.  If the other team can't score, they can't win.  That's just my opinion.     Venting, venting . . .