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I met a very excited client at the top of a mountain to preview a great listing. (We drove seperately). After a 22 mile drive, we ventured up the winding driveway approach to a spectacular butte overlooking a gorge peppered with bull elk and their herds. You could not have had a more perfect beginning to a home preview.

After a 25 minute search for the key to the front door (it wasn't where I was told it would be) we finally made it inside. It wasn't too cold out...maybe 15 degrees F...but cold enough after 1/2 hour to look forward to a little "home warmth".

THE FURNACE WAS TURNED OFF.

The place had great potential and we were able to form a bond, of sorts, as we struggled to maintain decorum against the onslaught of the COLD. (Kind of like the bond mountaineers develop climbing Everest).

It was a cool (pardon the pun) place and we did persevere for over an hour. Finally, I pulled out the "Blue Agency Brochure" for him to sign and we briefly discussed the importance of agency, etc. With a modicum of difficulty, he was able and willing to sign. The "Buyer's Rep Form" was out of the question. I know the desire and willingness was there, but neither of us could control our trembling fingers. After the ordeal, we both just wanted to go home...which we did...seperately.

Maybe these adverse conditions were a good thing. The bond remained and several days later he not only signed the "Buyer's Rep" but also a "Purchase Agreement".

IN A PERFECT WORLD...I THINK WE BOTH WOULD HAVE DONE BETTER IN A HOME ABOVE 60 DEGREES.

Kent Anderson, SRS, REALTOR®

Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Schweitzer Mountain

Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

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11 Comments on I'm standing here FREEZING...

JAN
17
2009
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Kent- Congrats on getting a sale! I am sure that this is just one of many for this year:) You can always come and get warm down here where we are currently freezing at 56 degrees:) Katerina
10:19pm • #1
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Here it is uncooled homes in the summer.  I have been in a house where the temperature was 125*.  people can't look around in that! 
10:19pm • #2
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Florida does have a great "ring" in the middle of an Idaho winter, but what about the elk?
10:23pm • #3
406,245 Points 25 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Ditto Katerina,

I almost turned on the heat today.  It was like Katerina said, a cool 56 degrees and I was freezing.

Like Lane said, in the summer here it is like a sauna...same issue. 

We have deer, possums, squirrels, lots of fish, snakes, various lizards...etc...different environment...plenty of animals.  LOL.
10:36pm • #4
239,448 Points 10 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Yes, That is why I hate previewing Bank-owned homes. I think a home feels so much better when it is warm and you can stay longer and linger!
10:43pm • #5
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Did you have an Elk tag? Sounds like a great place.
10:57pm • #6
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Steven - Nope, no tag, but it was a pretty cool sight.
11:11pm • #7
JAN
19
2009
410,411 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog

That's amazing that in that weather there is no heat! Of course, those people are probably in Arizona enjoying our sun and warm 75 degrees. ;-)

Pepper
9:39pm • #8
JAN
20
2009

We have that problem here with foreclosures. Banks are starting to "winterize" them, which sounds funny for San Diego. What do they do? Put a large umbrella over the house to protect it from the sun? LOL -- Of course, winterize simply means that they shut off all the utilities. Makes it difficult to do a quality home inspection.
11:56am • #9

Congrats on the sale Kent! You can go warm up at the new STCU branch - I heard it was opening today!
1:15pm • #10
JAN
23
2009
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Kent I thought selling in weather around 20 degrees was bad. Sounds like you are a lot worse off than I am. Stay warm!
7:31am • #11


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