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Pay it Forward...Helping Fido....and our Sellers

By
Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

   Sometimes, our Sellers...be they Short Sale or "traditional" sellers, for a variety of reasons are stressed to the point that making one more arrangement, change, alteration of schedule, etc. is just too much. The whole process of listing and selling can become overwhelming when there are different work, sleep, school schedules and add to the mix, that pets who are usually free to call the house "their own" are not as welcome to do that with buyers, viewed as strange intruders coming to visit.
  Dog We recently had a situation where work schedules, baby sitters and the family dog could not come together at a time that worked for the buyers and their families to schedule a second showing.  The dog could not be trusted during a showing...it is too warm (that really does happen in Wisconsin) to have the dog outside for a prolonged period of time and so there was only one thing left to do.  Cosmo and Magic (our own feline children) are not fond of other 4 legged visitors, so taking the dog to our house was not an option.
   Doggy daycare to the rescue.....and "Fido" got a little vacation...playtime with other dogs...attention he loved.  A small daycare charge was the least we could do for someone working as many hours as they can to keep their financial head above water and work with us and prospective buyers as well.
   You may have the opportunity to pay it forward...maybe a walk with the pet will work...a trip to the Park...whatever it takes to help make the transition from "active" to "active with offer" status is a goal we should all have for our Sellers.
   If you know someone ...coming to...or going from...southeastern Wisconsin...whether it may be a short sale or a traditional sale....Buying or Selling...Call the Hansons...prompt professional service and proven results are what you can expect....and deserve.

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (12)

Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the tip. I will remember it next time I am in a similar situation.

Jul 20, 2011 12:37 AM
Jean Singleton
Capital Realty Experts - Rexford, NY
Specializing in Your Special Needs

Good tip, Sally & David.  I like doing the "little extras" that make our firm stand out.  Obviously, you can't go broke paying for everything, but a tidbit here or there won't usually break the bank.  And generally, the results will make you smile!

Jul 20, 2011 12:41 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Dog day care is the answer for lots of things. My little guy loves the interaction with all his spa buddies and @ $10 for several hours you can't beat it!

Jul 20, 2011 12:52 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  Dogs love it...,homeowners need it...and the cost is very reasonable....what a great combination !

Jul 20, 2011 01:00 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Nice touch to help out a client. I have a client with a similar situation right now, but the dog is too big and doesn't care for strangers so it wouldn't work too well.

Jul 20, 2011 01:11 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I leave tomorrow morning for my annual 3 day vacation!  Our dog goes to the day care center today for her annual 3 day stay!  While it is fun for a while, she really likes coming home!

Jul 20, 2011 01:12 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Like all vacations...home is best  Jay..I hear you Ed...Bigger is harder...less friendly...yicks !

Jul 20, 2011 01:51 AM
Sherri Berry
Reliant Realty, Murfreesboro - Murfreesboro, TN
Murfreesboro TN Homes & Real Estate

That was so nice Sally and David!  As a fellow dog lover I appreciate you being so considerate to the heat and pets!  I'm sure your clients were very pleased.  

Jul 20, 2011 02:14 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

OMG, As if I needed another reason to like you guys, you hit right at my heart strings with this one...bless you

Jul 20, 2011 03:00 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Hey Kristin...can we just call you instead ?

Jul 20, 2011 03:20 AM
Margie Kopp Sorrell
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Real Estate

Sally & David- if the pup looked anything like the one in the photo you posted I'd be a goner. Look at that face! Great deed you guys did for these people. Pets, unfortunately, can't remove themselves from a busy situation so it was super nice of you to help them out with their dog.

Jul 21, 2011 03:55 AM
Jerri McCombs, Broker/Owner
Dogwood Real Estate Services - Hendersonville, NC
Hendersonville Living

That really is a great idea. We need to be supportive of our clients and their 'children'. 

Jul 21, 2011 09:24 AM