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Madder Than a Mosquito in an Automated Mannequin Factory!

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Madder Than a Mosquito in an Automated Mannequin Factory!

 

Looking to get a steal of a deal when scouring the internet for a house, Milly contacted every listing agent to make an offer without representation. In her mind, she was certainly smarter than any buyer agent out there!

 

All submissions were immediately rejected because Milly was at least $100,000 under market value. The more she tried, the more frustrated she became. Her overinflated ego got in the way of a successful home bid.

 

Dejected, she began to  feel like a mosquito trapped in an automated mannequin factory. In reality, the lowball offers were insulting. Agents finally told her to bugger off and stop wasting their seller's time with the utter ridiculousness. 

 

She’d been too proud, too stubborn, to seek professional help. Finally relenting after several weeks, she hired an experienced real estate agent to help guide her and give much needed advice. It was a humbling experience.

 

Milly listened closely to her buyer agent, instead of haphazardly buzzing around in circles, found a dream home, made a good offer, closed and lived happily ever after. 

 

Moral of the story: Uninformed people will feel the sting of disappointment when allowing the ego to override common sense in any market! Best to hire an experienced real estate agent instead.

 

Photo by: Grok

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Wanda... now that's a title that gets attention! And I loved your analogy. To this day I'm astonished that people will treat what for most of them is their single largest financial asset so casually and without professional help.

Nov 14, 2024 07:14 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

November 26th, we will find put whether the judge approves the settlement or not, Endre Barath, Jr.. I've learned that what will be, will be!

Nov 14, 2024 05:11 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Those who are looking to take advantage of the market without having necessary insight and industry knowledge, are sorely dissapointed, Kat Palmiotti. Poor, poor Milly!

Nov 14, 2024 05:13 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

The saying makes so much sense, Michael Jacobs...you can't always get what you want. Milly (and the mosquito) proved that!

Nov 14, 2024 05:14 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Some people prefer learning less lessons as they age, Brian England. I admit to being one! 🖐

Nov 14, 2024 05:16 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Taming the ego and taking experienced advice can be helpful in so many ways, especially in business situations, Nina Hollander, Broker. Some will, some won't, oh well!

Nov 14, 2024 05:18 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Wanda,

Well.... your title drew me in and loved your analogy! Unfortunately we see way too many Milly's out there and until they let go of their egos they won't be in a house!

Nov 15, 2024 07:43 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Wanda. Like your title and your description of a truly uneducated and frustrated buyer injects just enough humor to make such buyer wake-up without a swift kick to the head. Thanks! Enjoy your day.

Nov 16, 2024 05:14 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Good morning Dorie Dillard Austin TX, Milly's will come and go (few and between, thankfully), some might wake up to reality and finally get what they want with an agent's help!

Nov 16, 2024 07:31 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Glad you appreciated the post, Wayne Martin, wake-up calls are necessary for some Milly's to achieve the goal of home ownership!

Nov 16, 2024 07:44 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Great post, absolutely love the featured photo and you are so right.

Nov 16, 2024 08:05 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Wanda:

Loved the title of your post, but even more importantly the valuable lesson for know-it-all home buyers. Sometimes it takes multiple failures to wise up.

Jeff

Nov 16, 2024 12:03 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Thanks, Leanne Smith, I appreciate the support!

Nov 16, 2024 12:46 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have met several, some buyers were able to finally grasp the concept of market value and proceeded accordingly, while others skirted around for a bit, Jeff Dowler, CRS. Some sellers too!

Nov 16, 2024 12:49 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

So true!  Buyers don't understand current market conditions or how to proceed with an offer. You'll win every time with an experienced agent like you Wanda!  -

Nov 17, 2024 01:55 PM
Ricardo Mello
Manhattan Miami Real Estate - Manhattan, NY
Manhattan & Miami Real Estate Agent

Great post!

 

Nov 17, 2024 02:32 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

That is why we matter, Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Nov 17, 2024 05:31 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Thank you, Ricardo Mello!

Nov 17, 2024 05:31 PM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I’ve had clients who initially weren’t listening to me about the current Market also. I’d had to “ allow them “ to lose a home “ before they were Willing to Listen.  

Nov 18, 2024 05:50 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

It does happen, Michael J. Perry and why it's important to trust the local market professional!

Nov 18, 2024 08:09 AM