Wednesday, April 22, 2009

First Time Buyer; Third Time Perp

This from a "Newbie" agent who came to me seeking comfort and consolation:

"I got the e-mail requesting info. It came from my website! Finally, that site paid off!

"They were interested in a house in Watertown or there abouts: 3 Bedrooms 2 baths. Did not have to sell current home -- first time buyer.

"Sent out some ideas, wheedled down to a list then made for the "let's set up an appointment'. thing. No response. Sent out some more stuff. Got back questions on homes, like have I been in them, what is the neighborhood like -- is it quiet?, streetlights at night?, traffic?, you know.

"Gave them all they needed. Asked them to come into the office for a 'meet and greet'. Nothin' Nada.

"Waited a few days, then sent off an email. Got back something to the effect of, 'Due to the suspicious nature of this inmate's email correspondence, this inmate had had his library computer privileges revoked until further notice.' I was given a number to call at the local penitentiary.

"What should I make of all this?"

Poor newbie. Can't tell her what to make of it, but I can say she won't be making any money of it. It all goes to show -- Real Estate is Local and face to face. All the virtual highways in the world aren't going to get you that good buyer or seller, it all comes down to face time...unless you're looking for a cell block.

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