I have to say I am very happy to be so exhausted (LOL). Who knew my new clients would keep me up well past minion bedtime time? :-)
First time buyers can be very interesting. This young couple was so gung ho to find a house they went out in 20 degree weather during a snow storm to attend three open houses (LOL). Then they contacted the person who gave me the referral and said they wanted to make an offer. Of course that lead to a very interesting conversation which had me gently fussing at them and caused me to call several other clients to remind them not to go shopping without their Realtor (LMAO). This is a tough market. I don't care how bad the weather gets. Buyers, do not leave your Realtors at home, okay?
I got back in at approximately 4:02 AM this morning, joked on Twitter about Stephen the Minion Blir throwing my cell phone out the window (5 floors down to smasheroo people) and announced that I now have a cool Samsung Rant in fire engine red. My phone was temporarily disconnected during the drama of activating a new one, but that story is another blog post. :-)
By the way, my new buyers (seven days into the relationship) have made an offer on a nice home. Wish me luck. I'm gonna need it. The listing agent is not returning my phone calls... Geez... This is a very gentle mini-rant. If I don't hear from them soon Wordy C may show up later spitting virtual nails (LOL).
Carolyn, geez, listing agents who won't respond to phone calls... Good luck with your buyers, I'm sure your little talk drove the message "home".
Carolyn ~ Good luck! : ) Hopefully, you will hear soon.
CTS~I never understand why listing agents don't return phone calls. Don't they realize that one day, they may be calling you for feedback or for offer submission? Yikes.
Paycheck? No thank you. I don't need one. Neither do the sellers! :)
Did you really stay out looking at listings until 11:30 at night????
We do business when business needs to be done! Stay safe, Lady Bug!
C,
How the heck did you get into a listing at 11:30??
Ann Hayden in snowy Wildwood, Missouri
C - you are awesome. Isn't great when things turn out better than you expect and you leave feeling glad that you went.
I have my fingers crossed for you Ms. C!! Sounds like an adventure with your clients as well as with your cell phone. Keep us posted on the transaction.
Good luck. I can't figure out why listing agents can be so non-responsive sometimes. They should be doing cartwheels when an offer comes in.
Wishing you much luck and and smooth settlement for these buyers. They are darn lucky to have you for their agent.
4AM?????? I would have been beside myself. LOL
I sure hope that by now the listing agent has returned your call and that you are in serious negotiations! That would be cool.
Good luck! You deserve a little luck going your way!
Silvia, I am having fun making late night appointments. I have a 10PM tonight. Prospect works in Manhattan and gets in late. :-)
Thank you, Kathy. I wrote three offers today. One may be in the toilet by morning because the owner was not impressed with my figure (LOL). That's okay. Did my homework and will move on if they do not want my client's money. Lot's of interesting property available in NYC. :-)
LaShawn, I understand that people are busy but some people are just ridiculously rude. I do rude on occasion so I think I recognize the symptoms (LOL).
Penny, I was looking at listings until 7PM. I had a buyer's brokerage appointment to sign two new buyers at 11:30PM. I'm also signing a new buyer tonight at 10PM. I've discovered that working with third parties through my peeps means we can come and go when our schedules suit us because there is the element of trusting our friend-in-common that opens up personal access 24 hours a day. People are so used to my late night blogging they are now scheduling late night appointments. Very new and cool, but I only do it for good friends of my friends :-)
some days it is more fun when they DONT answer the phone.- wait that's another topic.... cw
Melodious, I'm packing (LOL). Glock, Smith and Wesson are my fave late night traveling companions. ;-)
LOL @ Cheryl W. That could be a series unto itself. Seriously! :-)
Great advice that our buyers should not go shopping without their Realtor! I am surprised the listing agent is not calling back, unless they have multiple offers on the property, LOL!! Hang in there and good luck.
HA. Thats crazy! But hey, who says business has to be conducted between 8 am and 5 pm. Once the word gets out that you are an agent that will go the extra mile, thats great for business. Congrats on the offer and good luck!
Congrats on the offer C. Good luck. If you don't hear from the listing agent soon call her Broker. She might be away or ill. If not then let her have it when you finally get to her, LOL. Have a good one. 11:30 PM Huh??? I was definately in bed then.
Ann, it was a BBA to represents buyers, not a listing appointment to represent a seller. Some of the people I work with have odd hours. I don't mind because the hubby and I used to work split shifts, so I know what it's like and have no problem accommodating folk as long as I have a minion sitter. :-)
Tanya, it was really cool. Turns out their friend is hunting for a place to live and has to move. I told them to tell her to call me (LOL).
Susie B, I most certainly will. I'm looking forward to it. They are adorable and the entire family seems very close knit. :-)
Stacey-Ann, this is such a tough market, my attitude is make a decision and move on. I need one "yes" and do not care if I have to hear "no" 99 times before I get it. :-)
Thank you, Margaret. I appreciate the thought. :-)
Sandy, there appears to be much drama to be had. One of the owners is rather colorful. :-)
Susan G, thank you. It would be very nice to see them obtain their first home. That is always exciting. :-)
Terrie, if they do then we are done because my clients do not want to go into a bidding war. There is just too much inventory sitting out there. We had a nice talk yesterday and I explained to them that once you pick your range of minimum and maximum, stick with the budget. We have room for a few counter offers, so we shall see. I want that house for them, but it has to pass inspection first.
Thank you, John. I got a few calls already with the conversation starting with variations of, "you can do that? I didn't know..." (LOL) I couldn't before but now that the hubby is on permanent vacation and will be retiring soon, yup. I'm a 24 hour Realtor now. :-)
Paddy, my sleeping hours are very strange (LOL). I sort of nap between doing stuff. ;-)
Its great when the phone rings. :-)
C-Tann, I think you have found another niche for yourself..."the after hours agent" "I make time for you" "the realtor who can accomodate your schedule" "buy a house after the kids are in bed" "When family sleeps, the perfect time to....." If hubby is home, no need for a sitter, let's go house hunting" oops got carried away!
There is a large group that work the swing shift 3-11pm or have minions like you. I do believe you are on to something big!!
C,
That sounds like some kinda day. Upward and onward:-)
Hey C, You just confirmed my theory that you never sleep. Very frustrating when the listing agent doesn't call. I wish you the best of luck this seems like a sure thing and you work hard and deserve this. Now if you could just stop have trouble with you cell phone. lol I mean really they have been toasted, tossed, and who know what else that you aren't letting us in on. Go get that house for your buyers. Best to you and the family.
C,
You are dedicated!
Ann Hayden remaining positive in Wildwood, Missouri
C - It's fun to be up late when it actually produces results! I always fear the listing agent is scrambling to get their own offer approved when they don't return calls. I have even showed up at the sellers house with an offer when I was ignored by the lister!
John, I can't keep my cell phone batteries charged (LOL). I find myself wondering what on earth have I done? People are taking me seriously. I've been out running the streets doing real estate after 9PM. Amazing! (LOL)
Margaret, it appears I have stumbled into something very interesting, indeed. :-)
Rebecca, I am very happy to be so exhausted. I think my hubby is having a blast with the kids too. :-)
Lisa, would you believe I have written four binders for this couple in one week? Three for one home and one for another. The sellers are displaying a fascinating reasoning for why they say no. We are now actually waiting to hear a response for the full listing price. You'd think they'd say "yes" since we're giving them exactly what they asked for (LOL). Seriously! Oh well... we shall see... :-)
Ann, I keep wondering if i am dedicated or insane (LMAO). At least I am having a lot of fun. :-)
April, I think there is really something to that. It frustrates me, but I do realize people have a life and issues. I just wish they'd shoot me a quick e-mail if they do not want to get verbal (LOL).
C,
You are insanely dedicated...;-)
Ann Hayden in snow covered Wildwood, Missouri
LMAO @ Ann. Oooo! I like that. Can I quote you? (LOL)
C,
Quote little ole me? Of course. I would be honored.
Ann Hayden hoping cabin fever does not set in....as the snow piles up here in Wildwood, Missouri
It's snowing over here as well (LOL). I'm going to go out in it and collect some eye candy. :-)