"If brains was lard, he couldn't grease too big a pan."
I love this quote of Jed Clampett's, a good ole' country boy with a helpful heaping of common sense. Jethro was a different story. Brawn, height and good looks don't always open doors when lacking smarts!
Years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting with a potential buyer from a neighboring state. He came to the office, sat down and we started discussing wants and needs. As this burly, barrel chested man listed features and amenities, it became clear he was used to getting desired results.
It also sounded like he knew what he wanted and would aggressively go after it. A little voice in my head told me to hold on to my seat, that we might be in for a wild ride! My gut instinct would later prove true.
His Wants & Needs List went as follows:
- At least 2,500 square feet of living space
- 2 to 3 car garage (or more)
- 3 to 4 bedrooms
- 2 to 3 bathrooms
- On a .25 acre (or more)
- In-ground swimming pool
- Newer construction
- No HOA fees/Monthly dues
Mind you, this was several years after that last market crash and he intended to take full advantage, by gum. After finishing the list, he then said, "I do not want to offer more than $25,000 and am paying cash." "That'll get the attention of anyone wanting to sell quick." Hoo boy, here we go!
I pulled up the MLS, proving that amount would not even buy a vacant lot with no stubbed utilities, he began arguing, saying, "Well, I can go to Arizona and buy this very same property for $25,000 or less!" Despite solid facts, he continued discounting my local real estate knowledge...
Finally, after the conversation failed to get anywhere, we walked to the front office door. I wished him well in moving forward and was set free. Free at last! A higher power saved me a whole lot of trouble dealing with someone so stubborn that he couldn't discern reality from pure fantasy.
I also thought to myself...
"If brains was lard, he couldn't grease too big a pan."
This is an entry to: March to a Solution | ActiveRain March 2023 Challenge. Thanks again to Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist and to Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP for hosting!
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