The Woman Who Wore Blinders

Lyn - She only took up about 10 minutes of my time on the phone and I did spend a little time looking at comps so no big investment of time on my part.  My son is color blind.  He sees what he sees no matter how I try to explain the color green.  This seller thinks she knows the value of her home.  She sees what she sees no matter how I try to explain it.   

Sylvia:  Hmmmmmmmmm.  Won't do that but I'm sure they will come in handy somewhere. 

Brenda and Ron:  That's absolutely the truth.  The power of intention derailed!

Diana - This house would sell quickly if properly priced.  But at what price she'll be able to get in six months or a year, I'm not so sure.   You must have connected well with the folks who called you back and I'll bet they appreciated it when it was sold.

Liane:  Maybe.  But it is sad.  I'm moving on but she's still stuck and will be for quite some time.

Maureen - "Fired because he didn't sell their house" - exactly.  I'd rather be honest upfront with a seller than take the listing and have to make excuses as to why their house didn't sell.  The answer is clear and obvious.  We Realtors should not be taking overpriced listings at all period.  It gives the seller's a glimmer of hope that doesn't exist, and we are not doing a service to them.  Muddy car to boot.  Uggggggghhhhhh.  But you are a smart cookie for recognizing the truth.

Dave - Sometimes people need to vent.  In fact, I vented a little bit myself this morning (it was to my dog, oh well...)  Hopefully she doesn't have to sell right now because she won't get her price.  Time will tell.  Until she can wrap her brain around that, she will remain where she is.

Kathy - I checked the MLS and she didn't relist with the flat fee brokerage.  It's off the market and maybe she will rent.  For her situation, that may be the best option for her right now.  You're right, maybe as time wears on she'll be more receptive to how things work.

Dennis and Terri - Isn't that the truth.  This situation has been my wake up call to check my perceptions to see if they are in line with reality.  Hard thing to do. 

Gene:  Only time will tell.  It's so hard to admit we screwed up acted without considering the consequences of our actions.  She will need to arrive at this destination otherwise everything said falls on dead ears.

Hi Elisa - You are so right.  With business being as it is (slow) you still have to be practical and careful about where you put your time, energy and resources.   Plus listing at her asking price would be in my opinion malpractice.

Marte - I learn a lot by observing and listening to people.   This was such a lesson to me and I gained a lot of insight into some of my own behaviors and I'm making some immediate adjustments.  This encounter benefitted me far more than it did her.  

Sylvie:  You are so, so right.  Sellers who cannot get beyond their magical thinking will be sorely disappointed. 

You guys, thank you so much for the comments.  I am overwhelmed by such a wonderful response.  Makes me feel like I belong here on Active Rain and I really appreciate it.

Linda - I'll bet she was defensive because probably so many agents called on her expired listing and probably told her the same thing I did.  At that price, I couldn't do a thing for her.

Dee Dee - Sometimes all you can say is "oh well..."  Thank you so much for your comment.