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Central Ohio HUD Deals: Do you need PAUL THE OCTOPUS to help predict HOW LOW HUD WILL GO?

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with RE/MAX 24/7

Do You Need an Octopus to Pick How Much You Offer on a HUD House?

Did you hear about Paul the Octopus correctly predicting World Cup Soccer results?

This is not a joke! Paul the Octopus is an animal oracle, a common octopus that lives in an aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany. Paul became world famous by correctly predicting the results of soccer matches.

So far, his betting record at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa is 100%. That's incredible! In his latest selection he picked Spain as the World Cup Champion - we'll see what happens this afternoon. The game starts at 2:30 pm ET. I'll keep an eye on it!

This begs the question, if we need a "Paul" to predict how low HUD will go when selling their homes.

You don't need an Oracle to determine what offers HUD will accept!

In the Bargain Hunter email and related HUD Homes post last Wednesday I suggested that $99,000 would be a perfectly acceptable offer for the HUD house on Oxford Drive in Pataskala. On July 9, 2010, this house went in contract for $99,500!

How's that for being predictable?

If you are the winning bidder, please write a short comment beneath this blog post or send me an email. I am really proud that I predicted this price correctly, and I am glad you got your contract accepted.

Predicting the selling prices of HUD homes does not require an oracle. It just takes experience. This is what you get, if you work with us. Our track record of selling HUD homes is second to none, and we are making sure you don't leave any money on the table. Work with me, and you will get access to the most comprehensive database of HUD bidding statistics in Central Ohio.

You don't need an octopus to get the best deal on a HUD home - I will ensure you find a winner!

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Posted by: Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI
Columbus Realtors specializing in
HUD Homes, Shortsales, Investment

www.ColumbusOhioHUDHomes.com

 

Leanna Putman
Shanna Selections, LLC - Enfield, CT

Cute and catchy article, Susanne!  My friend had told me about the octopus -  pretty amazing!!  It will be interesting to see if he can hold his record.  Good job on your interesting post.  Keep up the good work!

Jul 11, 2010 09:09 AM
Susanne Novak, ABR, FIS, GRI
RE/MAX 24/7 - Columbus, OH

Hi Leanna, the Octupus WAS correct - Spain won the World Cup. That is pretty amazing. I will have to work hard to match his track record - I think he's been correct 90% of the time ...

Jul 11, 2010 10:28 AM
Leanna Putman
Shanna Selections, LLC - Enfield, CT

I'm confident you will do very well, Susanne...but as a backup -  maybe Paul hires out?  :) 

Jul 12, 2010 01:09 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I just hope that Paul's reward for being 100% correct was getting to go back to the sea.

Aug 11, 2010 05:39 PM