Our market is very competitive and the fact that this buyer did not even have the opportunity to purchase a property, which was a rare affordable house, saddened me….I just received a call from buyer who saw the sign on one of my listings…. I happened to get those two calls – how many more do I not receive every day from those who choose to search themselves?Wearing my Listing Agent hat, neither of these are “good buyers,” as they are not ready, willing and able to buy a house. I expect that one day they will be.I just received a call from buyer who saw the sign on one of my listings…. After offering to email him information on those houses, he thanked me and said “no thank you,” that they preferred to drive around calling on houses that they happened to see……. I happened to get those two calls – how many more do I not receive every day from those who choose to search themselves?Wearing my Listing Agent hat, neither of these are “good buyers,” as they are not ready, willing and able to buy a house.I made a mistake…. It will not happen again.Below is the original post, and I posted his comment as well.I just received a call from buyer who saw the sign on one of my listings…. I happened to get those two calls – how many more do I not receive every day from those who choose to search themselves?Wearing myListing Agent hat, neither of these are “good buyers,” as they are not ready,willing and able to buy a house…. I happened to get those two calls – how many more do I not receive everyday from those who choose to searchthemselves?Wearing myListing Agent hat, neither of these are “good buyers,” as they are not ready,willing and able to buy a house.
A glorious day
What an amazing day today - gorgeous sky, perfect weather and lots of sun. Should be a great day!
No more Realtor.com?
The launch of RealTown, an MLS aggregator, might seriously erode the need for buyers to visit Realtor.com. Hmmm - this might not be all bad in light of Realtor.com's recent change in business practices to become more of a lead aggregator and reseller (rather than a service for Realtors).
New listing today.
Betty (my mom) just listed an incredible property today. “Singular features and quality define this extraordinary home in Albemarle County. Five to six bedrooms, three and a half baths, this awesome home is located on 2+ acres just one mile from Foxfield.”
Jeffersonian development
Driving up 29 North yesterday to see family, my wife and I noted the obvious Jeffersonian influences on the new Hollymead Town Center. The vast amount of brick combined with the (doric?… columns facing the highway made us think for a moment that had gotten off course and found our way to Monticello…. We had an ill baby, so could not stop for photo-blogging.
State sales are up
The Virginia Association of Realtors released statewide figures (PDF) today.Charlottesville has had a good first quarter so far. In short, comparing February 2004 to February 2005 year-to-date numbers, 145 more homes have sold since this time last year - a 42% increase! The median price has increased by $7400. I debated writing " median price has increased by only $7400, but that is a sizable...
It’s not always about price
Money is a big factor when comparing offers, but not always THE defining factor that determines whether a particular offer is “the best” offer. When evaluating offers, always consider the other factors – time, contingencies, occasionally who the buyers are. Less frequently but still a factor is the agent presenting the offer. Consider all of these aspects before making an offer as a buyer and if you are in the position as a seller to evaluate multiple offers.
It’s not always about the price.