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Do We All Need To Be So Cool

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

I'm in the process of helping some dear friends and former clients find their next home. They purchased their current home with me 25 years ago. And it is time to right- size.

 

When I pointed out that one of the properties they were interested in was not air-conditioned, they were not concerned. Said that is not a deal-breaker, we don't need it. Since Baltimore is known for its hot, humid summers, I was surprised.

 

Their current home does have central air, but they rarely use it. To them, cooling an entire house when only using one or two rooms is a total waste of money and energy.

 

Air Conditioning

 

They installed discrete room units throughout their home using when and where needed.

Most of us do cool the entire house even when we use only a couple of spaces. For some people, central air is not mandatory. Reminds me not automatically to rule out features that I think are or not important. Do we sometimes make decisions for clients without finding out what they need?

What say you?

 

Margaret Rome

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Comments (22)

Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

What say I - that you are absolutely correct.  We should always be seeking clarification from our buyers and sellers

Jan 23, 2020 08:19 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Ha ha, that was a surprising use of "cool" in this blog post. 

Jan 23, 2020 10:59 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Margaret.

If it were left up to me rarely, would I turn on the air conditioner. It would need to get in the high 80's or above, then I may.  

Jan 24, 2020 01:27 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Margaret. Central air is not for everybody even though it is a must for me. Enjoy your day!

Jan 24, 2020 04:25 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Margaret - You are absolutely right.  Features that are a "must have" for one may not be important to others.  Asking questions is helpful in real estate as those answers/responses can shed new light on situations we may have thought were difficult to overcome.  

Jan 24, 2020 05:30 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I've walked into houses and thought, "Well, I would never want this house" but my clients said, "Wow, I love it" - I always make sure I know what's important to them. I don't automatically rule things out until I know they don't want whatever it is I think they don't want! 

Have a wonderful day!

Jan 24, 2020 05:38 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Lise Howe And I like what you say.

Jan 24, 2020 07:41 AM
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MichelleCherie Carr Crowe Just Call...408-252-8900 It was cool.

Jan 24, 2020 07:42 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
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James Dray, I could live with the heat but not the AC!

Jan 24, 2020 07:43 AM
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Wayne Martin And AC is a must for me.

Jan 24, 2020 07:43 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
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Michael Jacobs So true..."Asking questions is helpful in real estate as those answers/responses can shed new light on situations we may have thought were difficult to overcome.  "

Jan 24, 2020 07:45 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Kat Palmiotti And that is what makes you such a professional agent!

Jan 24, 2020 07:46 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

I think you provided good information. Sometimes, that's all you can do. Ultimately, the decision is theirs. I have had similar conversations with previous clients. They had their reasons. The people I had didn't like being told what they could or should do. Some things are better left to them. 

Jan 24, 2020 10:51 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP So true. This couple is a long-time friend and former client. Our conversations go two ways. They listen and so do I. :)

Jan 24, 2020 12:34 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

When I was a young kid here in Sacramento, we did not have air conditioning.  When I was about 8, my mom and dad installed a window swamp cooler.  Looking back on those earliest years without any form of air conditioning at all, with at least eight or nine days over 100 degrees, I don't know how we made it.

Jan 24, 2020 01:02 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Myrl Jeffcoat Cause you were a kid and didn't know better. :)

Jan 24, 2020 03:50 PM
Cindy Bernstein
Aim 4 Order LLC - Pikesville, MD
Downsizing & Home Organizing Services in Baltimore

Thanks for a great reminder about not 'assuming' what is important to someone else. I'm guessing they'll get a great price for an un-airconditioned Baltimore home!

Jan 24, 2020 05:20 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Oh my, AC would be top of the list for me. We even have one here. :)  You made a great point though, we can't assume we have the exact mindset as our clients. 

Jan 25, 2020 07:15 AM