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Beware the Vacant Listing

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realist Group DRE#18375

It would tickle me pink.... Where did that line come from anyway?

It would tickle me pink to find a buyer for a couple of my own listings. While I don't do dual agency, I'd be happy as a clam "what makes a clam happy?" to pass the client to an associate to write.

I have two vacant listings that are owned by the same investor. That investor is also parent to my grandson Eli's best buddy Jack. Last week on retreiving Eli from Jack's house I learned that the delightful little house shown here has been invaded in the past 4 weeks by a transient who moved in lock, stock and barrel, and then prceeded to rent out the extra bedrooms. Nice little cash cow for him.

Now we'll be doing randomly scheduled open house to disuade these folk from kicking in the door nightly so that they can go to bed. The investor is afraid to remove any belongings as he isn't clear what his or the transients rights are. He does know that the police have a recorded case number and while they know who the transient is 'thanks to the relative who ratted" they have not made an arrest or provided any counsel to the investor as to his next step.

Come join me Saturday April 5th from 11 - 3

I'll be calling the local Centralia police to do a walk-through prior to my entering 

301 Denny Way

Maybe I'll bring donuts.

I've have transients move into my listings in the past. Most have been easy to tend to and did not require police. The last was a female who on receipt of my note saying "OOPS, Caught you... Please Leave" left me a note saying "Thanks I'l be gone by ..... I promise to leave it clean" and she did.

I am taking an associate with me on Saturday. It's just better to be safe than sorry.

Team Thayer Key Realty Group Inc
Key Realty Group Inc. - Eugene, OR
We will sell your house faster for more money

I had a break in recently on a vacant listing. I chased the guy 10 block but he had a bike.

Justin Thayer

www.teamthayer.com

 

Apr 04, 2008 05:56 AM
Susan Draper
Realist Group - Olympia, WA
Results to Move You!
This group has been so committed to their right to possess this house that driver license address changes have been made.
Apr 04, 2008 05:59 AM
Dan Hartman
Province Mortgage Associates - NMLS #2861 - Providence, RI

Wow!  What a surprise to find that in the house!  I hope you get a buyer soon.

Dan

Apr 04, 2008 06:54 AM