I was showing a home the other day to a young couple and they seemed quite interested in the home. I asked qualifying questions like I normally do. Questions like:

1. Are you working with a Realtor? NO, BUT MY MOM USED TO SELL REAL ESTATE AND SHE HELP US IN ALL THE TRANSACTIONS AND PAPERWORK!

2.Have you been looking for a while? NO, JUST STARTED LOOKING

3.Do you rent or own currently?If you own, what do you own? Do you have to sell before you buy? WE OWN A TOWN HOUSE WHICH WE WILL SELL FSBO!

4. Have you seen the bank or a mortgage broker to see what you qualify for? NO, WE ARE GOING TO GO THERE THIS WEEK.

The folks liked the house, but they had something to sell, so I was not going to put an offer subject to sell, especially on a FSBO sell, so I suggested the next best thing.

Yup, you guessed it. A TRADE! Yes, you see my people are looking to downsize and they are in the market for a townhouse, so instead of struggling trying to sell your home fsbo with your mom who is an ex- Realtor, we all agreed that this might be the best alternative.

The second showing was this evening, the Mrs. liked it and now we are looking to arrange a viewing on there town home for this week.

So,it pays to be creative in a market that may not always be a market that allows for a quick sale.

Until next time,

Dario Castiglia

www.superdario.com

 

 

7 Comments on Has this ever happened in your career?

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2009
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Dario:  That was pretty quick thinking on your feet.  I am glad things turned out for the best for you.  Thanks for sharing.
12:26am • #1

A trade is a good idea. I think there is also some tax benefit to do trade.
12:33am • #2
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Dario, great job!  Way to think on your feet!
1:18am • #3
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Interesting concept and have considered this proposition.  I'm curious on how to research the number of "trades" that are happening in my region.  Any idea on where to find this type of information?  - Judy
6:50am • #4
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09
2009
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Dear Dario,

Welcome aboard and congratulations on your creative thinking!

I be you made a mean pizza!

Barbara
12:09am • #5
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2009
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So did the trade come together Dario?  I know there are more and more happening...I just did one before I came over to Kw..:-)
5:57pm • #6
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2009
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What a clever way to propose a win win. Way to go mister!!

Betina
6:25pm • #7


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