Knowing the inventory at Lake Sinclair... is part of my job

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

Phone call today went something like this:

Caller:  I'm calling about your house on Lake Sinclair, how much is it?

Duty Agent:  Where are you?

Caller: On Lake Sinclair

Duty Agent:  There's 15,000 acres and 417 miles of shoreline, could you please be a little more specific.

Caller: Close to 441

Duty Agent: East or West of 441?

Caller: I don't know

Duty Agent: The side with or without the power plant?

Caller: Without?

Duty Agent: What does the house look like?

Caller: Beige, covered porch

Duty Agent: Does it have a boathouse?

Caller: Yes

Duty Agent: Is the boathouse enclosed?

Caller: Yes

Duty Agent: Does boathouse have doors?

Caller: Yes

Duty Agent: Did you go under a bridge?

Caller: No

Duty Agent:  Sir, do you know what part of the lake you are in?

Caller: Nope

Duty Agent: Okay sir, tell me more about the house

Caller:  Beige, double boathouse, storage building, paved drive, dog pen

Duty Agent:  Ah, you're at Rockville Springs Drive, that house in under contract.  But I would be happy to tell you about other listings..

Not only were we open on Sunday afternoon, but we also know our inventory and sometimes even if you don't know where you are, we can help you figure it out.  Doesn't matter if you are calling from the street or from Lake Sinclair, we will figure out which listng you are looking at and know the price.

Comments (14)

Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Access - Schertz, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Very good Tammy.  Just goes to show you that Tammy Lankford is the one to call for Lake Sinclair Real Estate...She knows her community like the back of her hand!!

Feb 24, 2013 11:55 AM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Tammy, I love that! Sometimes we just have to walk each other through these types of phone calls..but knowing the inventory makes it a LOT easier!

Feb 24, 2013 12:01 PM
Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Tammy - This shows buyers and sellers that not only do you know the inventory and market, but you make sure your staff does as well.  If you're in the market in Lake Sinclair, call Tammy Lankford, she really knows this market!

Feb 24, 2013 12:10 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Tammy love all your knowledge and how you share it with your buyers and sellers!

Feb 24, 2013 02:15 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Tammy. This is a terrific example of knowing the inventory and is indicative of real life and real calls. Enjoy the day.

Feb 24, 2013 08:45 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I have to laugh. We get calls like this all the time.

I saw your sign. I'm on Redlands Mesa. How much is that property?

Well, I reply, we have many listed up there, can you tell me what road you are on?

No, but I just passed a bunch of deer.

Oh let me just tell you what we do have available up there, and at what prices.

Feb 24, 2013 09:41 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

That's pretty amazing, Tammy.  You really do have a handle on Lake Sinclair real estate.

Feb 25, 2013 05:15 AM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

Ha! So calls like this happen to you, too? It is always such a feeling of accomplishment when I can figure out which house they're talking about. Have to admit, though, that every once in awhile they stump me!

Feb 25, 2013 05:17 AM
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA
Love it Tammy! And clearly you KNOW Lake Sinclair and its real estate!
Feb 25, 2013 06:08 AM
Marshall Enterprises
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Antiques, Lawn Care, and Trashouts

I must be losing my mind, I was pretty sure you went over this before.  LOL!

Feb 26, 2013 03:29 AM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Very cute.  Years ago when I was on floor duty on a Sunday someone called to ask how much was the yellow house on Barefoot Bay.  They're all yellow.

Feb 26, 2013 03:32 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Tammy, Tammy, Tammy.....You made it to page ONE!  

 

Congratulations!

Feb 26, 2013 05:15 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

This is what life was like before they invented GPS.  Great sleuthing on the duty agent's part and great knowledge of the market.  I had the opposite experience today with  a caller finding a property on my website.  I had to explain they are ALL running through my website . . . all 14,000+ of active listings on any given day.  Even if he was more specific . . . just give me the MLS #, LOL

Feb 26, 2013 09:13 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

OK, I get it, you really know your market. Many can take a page from you, about knowing their market, they work in.

Great job with your post.

Feb 27, 2013 03:27 AM

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