Just an FYI for all of you out there who are using the services of a Realtor right now…… Make sure you choose carefully! Here’s a true tidbit from the trenches……
On Sunday I wrote an offer on a property for some really, really nice buyers that I have been working with. They chose a home that is in “short-sale” position, meaning the sellers are now selling for an amount that will NOT cover what they owe their lender, so they will be “short” of what they owe. In those cases, the lender reviews the contract and all of the financials associated with the file, then the lender decides just how “short” they are willing to go. So, with all that being said, even a semi-smart person reading this blog could determine that the sellers are probably very stressed and in pretty bad financial straits. RIGHT? Lucky for them, they chose a Realtor who, when I called him on Sunday afternoon to let him know I had an offer for him (buyers are pre-approved for their financing and can close in 30 days!) he said this to me, “call me tomorrow…. I’m going out to get drunk for the Superbowl right now and I’m turning my phone off.” I was beside myself!! The poor sellers had an offer on their house and their own dopey Realtor didn’t even care enough about his responsibility to them or their situation to get this offer on the table and present it. So, it really begs the question…. did you(or will you?) hire a Realtor who is REALLY looking out for the interests of YOU or YOUR FAMILY?? If not, YOU SHOULD!! Until next time,
THINK SOLD!
Teresa Keenan
