Turning A FISBO Into A Deal

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Real Estate Agent with Robert Defalco Realty
I listed a home about a month ago to someone who I thought was a serious seller.  He was an attorney who had approached me about listing his home and we proceeded to list it  and I worked diligently throughout the holidays to get him a good buyer.  Another agent from another company brought a really nice couple who had sold their home and was very interested in the property even though it needed a substantial amount of work ( new kitchen, new baths and basement to be finished). They made a very reasonable offer only to have him reject it and counter with an offer that anyone else would have walked away from.  These buyers obviously liked this block and didn't care about the fact that they knew they were probably overpaying by about $20,000 and even scheduled a home inspection right away.  Well the day after he accepted their offer he called and said he changed his mind and didn't want to sell the house.  I had been working on getting a listing from a FISBO in the same area.  I called them and told them about the couple and tomorrow I am taking them and their agent to see this house with a one time to show deal I arranged with the homeowner.  I hope I can put a deal together and find the buyer a good home in the area they are interested in.  

Comments (3)

1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 118 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK
Gaye, Thanks for stopping by my blog recently.  I waned to pop over to yours and see what you were up to.  Good luck on this deal, hope it works out for you.
Jan 13, 2008 11:46 AM
Kenneth Cole
Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY
NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Go for it.  You sound like a really good Realtor. Good luck
Jan 14, 2008 05:49 AM
Valerie Bartolone
DITOMMASO REAL ESTATE - Staten Island, NY
Top Producer in Sales!
good luck, gaye i know you can do it. you are a good agent with a honest heart. val
Jan 14, 2008 12:59 PM

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