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In your face!

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00

In your face!

 

 

When the intention is sincere or welcomed, boundaries are relaxed but an exception when someone wants to confront or create a snarky environment up close and personal. Putting a little distance between conflict, matters.

 

Recently, I met with a homeowner wishing to sell. He undeniably thought his home was worth much, much more than all others in the same community. He became testy, demanding list price right then and there!

 

The numbers were presented. He refused to accept the current comparable sales analysis as reliable data. I told him the market would not bear his price. We discussed views, the private back yard and sales strategies. 

 

I finally discovered the reasoning behind the bristling at my suggested price. A visit from an agent prior to me, vying for the listing, said he had a buyer at the escalated price. After wishing the owner well, I went back to my office and sent a Thank You card to be top of mind over the parade of many feet wearing the carpet thin...

 

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Comments (9)

Mike McCann Nebraska Land Broker
Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Farm & Commercial Land Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE
Farm & Commercial Property For Sale 308-627-3700

HI Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! Great way to do it and a gentle reminder to the rest of us.  I did list a property way over price this past spring.  My numbers said to not do it...my experience said not to do it...my said I was stupid to do it...my wife thought I was crazy. 

Turns out just because the seller is a lifelong friend of over 55 years...does not mean it will sell any easier.  The listing has now expired and I suggested she either rent or drop her price $60K.  Right now this rural acreage is empty with winter just around the corner!!

I think our friendship survived but definitely took a hit.  I made a big mistake when I did not walk away this spring.

Sep 20, 2019 09:42 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

There is often a reason for sellers testiness at our suggested sales prices. Sometimes it takes a little digging to find it. Good follow up and when that buyer doesn'tbuy maybe he will reconsider who he should have listened to.

Sep 20, 2019 11:07 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - Isn't it sad when the wrong agent makes such a strong influence over a Seller and raises their expectations when it isn't even justified? 

You did the right thing. I guess the question remains, do you stay in touch with someone who is out of touch with market value or just forget it? Whatever you decide, I know it will be the right one.

All the very best to you, Wanda.

Sep 20, 2019 05:22 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Thank you for sharing that Mike McCann - Nebraska Farm Land Broker. As painful as that was, it was also a lesson for your friend/client. Hopefully, it will be re-listed with you realistically! 

Sep 20, 2019 06:42 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Despite any effort to help him understand, it went nowhere Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543. I still appreciate the time spent, it was definitely not wasted!

Sep 20, 2019 06:44 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Wanda I always tell clients the facts and reality the majority appreciate it. The ones that respond like you experienced, I thank them as well and let them know if things do not work out as they anticipated please reach out to me again and we can see how the market is doing at that time....Endre

Sep 20, 2019 06:47 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Recently, a home that I have listed in the same community went under contract so current sales are still fresh in the head and I relayed them. Now, to wait and see who he will hire Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP, hope it's me! 

Sep 20, 2019 06:48 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - The Seller would be missing out if he hired anyone else. I hope it's you!

Sep 20, 2019 10:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Hello Endre Barath, Jr., yes, time will tell if he appreciated the facts given and following up is a good move too. Hope all is well with you!

Sep 20, 2019 06:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.

Wanda all is good, just working hard trying to make a nickle:) yes you are right follow up never hurts:)Endre


 

Sep 20, 2019 07:01 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have seen this story in action many times and it always ends with there not truly being an interested buyer at the escalated price, haha.

Sep 21, 2019 07:27 AM