"If The Seller REALLY Wanted To Sell, He Would Blah, Blah, Blah!"

Kristin

An excellent read. We hear these comments from buyers all the time about whether or not sellers ARE serious about selling. Granted, some may not be, but these sorts of retorts usually aren't realistic and often are excuses for not wanting to be realistic about market value as a buyer. And perhaps a sign of not being serious, either

Jeff

Great blog!  All too often expectations take precedence over logic in a negative way.  Been there done that.  Seeing the market for what it really is and managing expectations takes extra work these days.  Good for you for working diligently in this area!

Great blog!  All too often expectations take precedence over logic in a negative way.  Been there done that.  Seeing the market for what it really is and managing expectations takes extra work these days.  Good for you for working diligently in this area!

Great post Kristen, it really doesn't matter where the buyers are...wheather it's here in Canada or in the good ole USA. They are all the same. Some will - some won't - pick your buyers carefully and educate them on the pros and cons of foolish advise from their cousin's uncle or phyic.

I agree completely. A serious buyer takes the financial investment of purchasing a home serious.  A plan is very necessary.  Realistic boundaries, time lines, and pre-approved are all a must.  Otherwise, you are right....they are NOT real buyers.

Kristen, You do a good job here of explaining what goes on in a Sellers Marketplace.  Worthy of a ReBlog.  Joy 

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa! What a great read first thing in the morning!! :)))

Kristen, we have been in a seller's market much of the year here. On one of my listings over the summer, my seller wrote a counter offer to a buyer's repair contingency. The agent was shocked that my client didn't just agree to fix everything. I began to wonder if she'd written any offers prior to this one because sellers knew they had the buyers right where they wanted them. The buyer did end up accepting our counter. So buyers and sellers should consider the market they're in when they are looking to buy or sell.

Thanks for the good laugh. It's easy for buyers to get delusional about real estate-especially if they watch (and believe) late-night infomercials.

One of the most important things that I do is to disern if the buyer is real or just wasting my time. Getting them qualified is one thing, but are you going to buy is another. Disernment is an important part of the job.

I miss the days when the client drove with me. Many people want to meet you or follow... However when i am driving with my clients, i am typically educating them everywhere we drive, how things work, and illustrating it with stories about other deals. Education is a large part of my job, not opening doors.

Everyone is a real estate expert these days. All you have to do is watch a show on how to flip a house......

Appears to be a rant-post, Kristen. I can’t blame you. I have had the same experience on occasion. It is all you can do to halt yourself from blurting “Get Real!”

I've come across this a few times and the hypocrisy is astounding! I had one client who couldn't believe somebody offered them <insert percentage here> less than asking for their home, and then refused to make any offers but low-balls.

I also can't stand the mindset that our job must be so easy that anyone can do it and everyone who has ever opened a newspaper for-sale section knows the market. Or others that 'know' the market is going to crash, then quote some absurdity and savour in their smugness. 
I want my clients to be well-informed, but not a self-proclaimed know-it-all.

Hi Kristen,

        Buyers  have every right to window shop, browse, ask several questions about a property , and in general waist your time.  As  Realtors  I think we need to be polite, considerate, and professional. It is also our right and responsibility to ask the right questions. IE) Are you at a browsing stage, have you been pre-approved, do you know what your credit  looks like, and  do you have a downpayment?  It is up to us to vet the buyers so that we do not end up waisting precious time. If you don't like what you hear from a prospective customer say goodbye and wish them well. Define your borders.  Don't end up used ,abused, angry and stressed out. Just say no.

Paul Schultz

Cavalry Realty LLC

Etters, Pa.

You've made some terrific improvements on your blog. It looks great.