devils advocate: I Give My Opinion Because Buyers Are Future Listings
- 08/15/18 08:43 AM
What most agents call buyers, I refer to as future sellers! Whenever the opportunity arises and I help with the purchase of a property, I want to make sure that the home is one I would be proud to represent as a listing agent.
This makes me look at houses in a different way. When touring a home with a buyer ...I have questions... the same ones as when taking a listing. What does this house need? What will it cost for updating? How would I market it? How is it priced? Location? Schools? Is the value there? What if I had to resell it … (10 comments)
devils advocate: Are You Afraid To Give Your Opinion?
- 08/12/18 07:27 AM
This question was asked by my friend Praful Thakkar "How often do you suggest your buyers...back out after not-so-happy-results from the home inspection?"
Most of the answers were...it's the buyer's decision...not up to me, I would never suggest a client to withdraw.
My answer: ""When working with a buyer, I suggest before the offer and after the inspection. Buyers are seeking our professional advice...are we afraid to give it?"...then I noticed the question was related to mold and added this. "But...I also find that some investors love "mold!'' They can get a great price because others are so afraid to tackle the problem. Yes they do the remediation … (49 comments)
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