55+ Active Adult Communities - Do you LIST THEM?

Michael, even if it is in the listing, it is buried in one of the pull-down lists, and not easy to find.  I recently had a 55+ condo and a number of inquiries from prospective buyers who were interested in the property, based on its description. They were very disappointed that it was age-restricted.  Your experience and mine goes to show that there is a demand for NICE condos with lots of amenities, if only the builders would pay attention.

Michael,

In Florida there is a place for this in the restrictions section on the MLS listing.  We have so many adult communities, we would all be running around in circles if it was not stated in the listing.  I hope agents in your area straighten up!  Good Luck...

Diane Lombardino  www.findwowproperties.com

I have some very nice listings in an active adult / 55 plus community in Hershey ,PA. This age restricting condition  is mentoned on our billboards, radio advertising,websites  ,print ads and listings.however we have still people show up that missed that information.

I think people look at the pictures, the price and the location and than get in the car or call .Not every one is familiar with the 55+ concept.I don't care if they show up and are only 25 years old .They might talk to their parents,friends ,etc.I do not see it as a loss of my time.If I brought some one to the wrong place I might feel bad because I did not do my home work. We as realtors are supposed to know what we are showing. On the other hand as listing agents we should give the right information .

I think that it is sometimes left out because many 55 plus communities have a bad reputation ,because they treat realtors poorly ,by not paying a commission or only a very small amount .You have to be very careful giving your clients information and address of a 55 plus community .If they go there by themselves, you as realtor loose out.

We at High Pointe at Hershey don't do that.No nasty tricks ! We work with the realtors  and give them gladly their honest share. Our first priority is to help the builder to sell and buyers the condo they deserve.

I always find something frustrating about other Realtor's listings.  For example, they don't list the proper area of the address.  (In Toronto there are multiple streets with the same name as it amalgamated a decade ago) so you can drive around for an hour and then realize you are on the complete wrong end of the city because the listing agent posted the wrong address. 

Wow, that must have been frustrating. 

Mike.

The long ,long ,long time in business might be the issue. She/he might have had  had a 18 year old ,non realtor, do the listings on the computer. Some realtors are still in the stone age .

That would tick me off too, enough to send the agent and the agents broker a bill for my hourly time involved in showing a condo that could not be sold to my client because of their non-disclosure. I think they owe...

Hi Mike,

Sounds like it was a dramatic issue for you and your buyers. Some mention of it should have been made by the listing agent so we share your frustration.

We would say, let it go and learn from it. We're sure the other agent has realized their mistake. We don't think it was intentional though, simply a matter of omission.

Btw: are you representing any active adult communities in Baltimore?

Great blog post, and happy raining!

In Knoxville, that is considered, discrimination! Tennessee

Michael,

That is the pits.  It really is bad when it within your own company.