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"I'm out in front of your listing," the potential Buyers said. "Can you run over right now and show it to us?"
"Are you currently represented by an Agent?" I asked. It had been a long day and the thought of meeting strangers at a house they could have seen during the Open wasn't sitting well with me. "No, if we like the property, we'll write with you," she said. "No," I replied, "that would create an inherent conflict of interest as Sarah and I already represent the Seller." "But we're looking for an advantage . . . "
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In the words of the late, great Mr. Rogers:
I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you I've always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you So, let's make the most of this beautiful day Since we're together, we might as well say Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor? Last week, we finally closed on a much-delayed escrow wherein the Sellers had agreed to clear their negative stucco test results before turning over the property to the Buyers. While an unexpected finding late in the game is NEVER a welcome discovery, the Sellers were more than fair, the Buyers were reasonable, the stucco contractor made himself immediately available, and the Agents stayed in solution throughout the three-week period it took to resolve the matter to everyone's satisfaction. In short, nearly anything IS surmountable when cooler heads prevail, and when our better angels lead the way . . . (This is also an argument for experienced representation.) It's been a busy week for our team and Jill, Sarah, Kate and I are each covering a lot of ground, not to mention a million and one loose ends. It's 9:00pm on Thursday evening and I'm just now sitting down to begin The Perspective (this may be a first). So forgive me if I forego the usual essay and just share my afternoon's work product instead . . . .
If April showers bring May flowers, we should expect magnificent blooms this spring. Once again, there's rain in the forecast . . .
Not that I'm complaining mind you, we need the rain, as well as the snow, to refill the streams, and the aquifers beneath our arid soil. Moreover, I'm not just a "Gardner" by marriage, but an avid gardener by choice, so bring it on; this may be my favorite time of year. Still, rain does have a tendency to get in the way as we prepare our listings for the marketplace, especially if any exterior work is required (which is almost always), not to mention those all important photographs! As I sit here pondering the weather and listening to the rain hit against my roof, it occurs to me that we've just entered the second quarter of our selling season, so now seems like a good time to drop a few numbers on you. Grab a cup of coffee or some hot cocoa and let's get to it. |
AuthorJulie Gardner, has been writing The Perspective for 18 years and has published more than 775 humorous but always informative, essays on life and real estate. 
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