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Let's Go, I Don't Like This Place

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

May 16, 2015 01:14 PM

Let's Go, I Don't Like This Place

I really enjoy working with decisive buyers.

Is this the right home for you or not? How quickly can you decide? You know, those who know pretty quickly whether a home is right or not for their needs. You walk in, they look for a couple of minutes, and before long they know it's not right and they are ready to leave.

Sometimes buyers are apologetic about this approach.

The home was not right and they were ready to move on but they feel badly that we ended up there.

I have no issue with that at all.

I'd rather know so no one wastes time and we don't dilly dally over a home that simply is not going to work no matter what.

If you know the home is not right, why spend more time there trying to make it work? Next!

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

No point in checking out every closet and drawer in a place that will never be called home.

May 16, 2015 09:07 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I couldn't agree more, Jeff. Those folks that say a home won't work for them and then stay for an hour going through it are the ones that frustrate me.

May 16, 2015 09:34 PM

Bill Roberts

Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA

"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Jeff, I find that you let them do a DRIVE-BY first. This eliminates a lot of "don't likes" from the get -go.

But if you walk in the front door and they don't like it, it is time to go.

Bill Roberts

May 17, 2015 12:33 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

William Feela - me as well. And then they sometimes ask if that's OK to not go in, and pf course it is. I normally leave my card, and let the agent know. Don't want them thinking we didn't show

Jeff

May 17, 2015 01:00 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hannah Williams Indeed. It happened again yesterday. I have no issue with it - who wants to waste time

Jeff

May 17, 2015 01:08 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Tammie White

Same here. It's better to just move on, unless they are actually being too hasty in their thinking and the house could work. Sometimes the decor or the clutter is a turnoff but once they look beyond it actually can be the right home, but that doesn't seem to happen very often

Jeff

May 17, 2015 01:56 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

It can be a waste of time but better to move on to a possible that to waste time there. It is always worse when it was a house that the buyer insisted they needed to see.

May 17, 2015 01:04 PM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Then you would like me as thats how I am Iwalk in and know immediately if there is any interest and can be in and out fast if there is none

May 17, 2015 01:27 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Can you imagine the time that would be saved if all home buyers would simply give us the same information.

Before any tour, I advise buyers, "If we get to a home you really dislike, just tell me and we'll move on."

It works.

May 17, 2015 10:16 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Praful Thakkar

And you can often tell by their actions, body language or conversation. I woudl rather they just speak up and let me know it's not right. I do try to always tell buyers that this is OK to do and they should not feel guilty about it

Jeff

May 18, 2015 01:36 PM

Praful Thakkar

Burlington, MA

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

Ha ha, so true. I think it has to do with not wanting to rush things or be impulsive. And some people are much more decisive than others

Jeff

May 18, 2015 01:37 PM

John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I remember this happening several times when I was looking to buy my own home. Walk through the front door, and a quick "Nope!" and we were gone. Often, listing agents had photos done that were really TOO good, and the reality was a disappointment.

May 19, 2015 09:33 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Gabe Sanders

Yep that's when it's time to move along. Always easier when there are other appointments.

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:47 PM

Gabe Sanders

Stuart, FL

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Bill Roberts

Drive-bys are a good thing, most of the time. But I have seem some nice homes with great curb appeal, and an area the buyers like, and you walk in the door and the jaw drops.

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:48 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Ed Silva

But better than a home you wanted them to see that turns out to be a bust!

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:49 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

David Shamansky

Somehow I am not surprised that's your approach. LOL Glad to hear it

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:51 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lenn Harley

I say something very similar. Some buyers need to have that permission. I hate wasting their time, and mine!

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:52 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

John Meussner

Well it's usually pretty easy to tell if it's going to work or not pretty quickly. We have tended to be pretty decisive ourselves. Some buyers seem to have a harder time deciding, or there may be major differences in what they each like

Jeff

May 19, 2015 02:52 PM

Lenn Harley

Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA

Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

This post also shows the value of previewing by the agent prior to taking the buyer. Generally, a verbal review of homes with serious defects will save a few visits too.

May 20, 2015 09:16 AM