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Beware of the Sam & Ella Trap

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Beware of the Sam & Ella Trap

 

Granted, many home buyers play around a little with an amount, when it comes to making an offer. Some behave like culinary chefs throwing up offers like a tossed, Caesar salad. That can waste too much energy, resources and valuable time, much like food turning rancid on a refrigerator shelf. 

 

Toxic attitudes have no place in real estate, especially when Sam & Ella become unrealistic. If clients are not willing to listen to market reality, positive results are not forthcoming. Patience can be a virtue, but sometimes it feels like waiting for a pot of water to boil on a cold stove, without heat. 

 

Mother Nature knows that cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 160-165°F will prevent salmonella food poisoning. She's purely no-nonsense and wouldn't eat a week old fish taco, neither would I! So, get clients engaged with the local market to achieve their goals, one happy meal at a time.

 

Bon appétit all!

 

 

*photo by Grok

 
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Wanda,
There's no point in spending time with people who aren't realistic about the current market. Regarding food, I don't take any chances of getting sick.  Have a great weekend.

Nov 01, 2024 11:13 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

What a way to think outside the box! Great analogy. Have a great weekend, and enjoy this beautiful weather.

Nov 01, 2024 11:36 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I stopped dealing with people who live in Wonder Land.  I do not have the patience for people like that any more.

Nov 01, 2024 02:08 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I refuse to work with these types of buyers Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! . There are always agents who will waste their time so no issue, let them take up valuable time!

Nov 01, 2024 02:12 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

No one wants to eat rancid food and waiting too long to purchase a property is not good either, Will Hamm!

Nov 01, 2024 05:07 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Serious buyers will perform while those who are undecided will make excuses, Dennis Neal. That has been my experience!

Nov 01, 2024 05:09 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Food poisoning is not a fun ride, Carol Williams but Sam & Ella aka known as Salmonella aren't worried about a thing! LOL

Nov 01, 2024 05:11 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Thanks Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518. We had sunny, blue skies with a hint of wispy clouds!

Nov 01, 2024 05:12 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Time is something that cannot be saved up or recovered once spent, so it's important to use it wisely. If other people want to waste theirs, so be it - without me, of course, George Souto

Nov 01, 2024 05:16 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

I am 100% with you, Dorie Dillard Austin TX! I want my time to count for something productive and positive!

Nov 01, 2024 05:17 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!  It takes years of experience to spot the Wonderland people as George Souto politely named them. Sometimes they do buy and it may take a year or two of patience . They may even become your hobby

Nov 01, 2024 05:39 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Love the analogy and I closed on a sale with a buyer last month that fell into your description. I had time and could be patient we did manage to find that one property:)))Endre

p.s.: when I am very busy these types get jettisoned

Nov 01, 2024 10:32 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Wanda - some situations in and away from real estate, can leave a bad taste in your mouth.  And worse.  

Nov 02, 2024 02:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

We learn as time goes on who will be a good match in terms of a client, and who won't. Wasting time with people who are not serious about the process isn't helpful to anyone.

Nov 02, 2024 05:54 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Of course, buying. home takes time, Hannah Williams but there's no pleasing people who are not serious one bit and just want to control someone's work day. That is what I am referring to!

Nov 02, 2024 10:39 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Had one like that last year, Endre Barath, Jr., who I worked with for 3 years until he decided to make the move. He got extremely frustrated with the process, started swearing at me and demanded to meet in my office with the builder and his agent.

Didn't happen and I no longer took his calls! Next!

Nov 02, 2024 10:41 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Salmonella (Sam & Ella) and toxic people tend to do that, Michael JacobsSuddenly, I am not hungry one bit...👀

Nov 02, 2024 10:42 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Have met a fair share of people who were in town for family gatherings and had A LOT of free time and wanted a tour guide for the day. I'll pass on that one every single time, Kat Palmiotti!

Nov 02, 2024 10:46 AM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Great post!

Nov 05, 2024 01:45 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
The best agent in Southern Utah!

Thanks Ricardo Mello!

Nov 05, 2024 06:26 PM