Thursday, November 18, 2010

IT TAKES TWO!

Today started like any Realtor's day, a meeting followed by a closing. 

This closing would likely go without notice, my listing, former client;  no problems.  

From the buyer's perspective, things looked a little different!
Poor newlywed couple, they only wanted a home.                    

Here is the hill they had to climb:


1. Original offer, 25,000 less than the final closed price. Seller was firm after one counter.

2. Agreement was contingent upon sale of buyer's home.

3. Buyer's home never sold; leased instead.

4. First lender (family friend, unheard of by the Realtor world) totally dropped the ball after 2 months.

5. Rescue lender got sick and failed all communication tests., but the money showed up! Alas,The Closing company, as usual, did a "whiz bang" kinda job!

Ok, here I go again, somebody's gotta say it--the truth is-- this kinda deal can go south~~FAAAAAST

Enter:  Debbie, the buyer's Realtor.  Her buyer, was good buyer, with a tough scenario.  I will not only refer you to the previous 5 hardships, but I will add to that, the forces of the real estate world were against this transaction!    It seemed each phone call was one more hurdle; but never a disagreement between us.  Our conversations were ALWAYS resolution centered.  No conflict emerged from the tough moments.   Our agenda's were the same:  to finish the transaction in the shortest amount of time, bringing  contentment to both buyer and seller. This agenda cannot be one-sided.   As they say, "it takes two."  Debbie, thanks for playing the second part so professionally!  We are "done."  Everybody is happy! 

There, I said it and I hope you heard it!


NOTE:  THIS COMMENT THING HAD ME BEAT TILL I DETERMINED YOU COULD JUST CALL YOURSELF "ANONYMOUS" AND LEAVE COMMENTS.  SO DO IT! PLEASE.

1 comment:

  1. No one "wins" when one party digs in their heels and refuses to help meet requirements, deadlines, etc. I've been fortunate to work with a lot of professionals who go that extra mile to make it all work. As a whole, our community of professionals is a joy to work with ....

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