Trunda Rogers, Richardson Realtor

The Best Way to Chase Away a Buyer is To Keep Their Focus A W A Y From Your Home.

I contacted a FSBO with a client dying to purchase in the Neighborhood.

The Tour was Horrible. The home reeked of musty Drapes and age-old soiled carpet. It was too Dark; Had no Comfortable Walking Space. It was very cluttered with offensive items. Among them were Deer Heads, a Bronzed Panther Statue, fully equipped Gun Cabinet, and live but caged, Iguana and Python.

The fact that the Home had Gorgeous Recent Updates and was in Excellent Condition meant Nothing. It was being overshadowed by the many Negative Distractions. And Although the Home boasted of a Wonderful Floorplan, My Buyers had a Very difficult Time trying to imagine it in their own version of Home Sweet Home. I know, H a r d to Believe!

Fortunately, my Buyers' wait wasn't for very long. A Home in the Neighborhood became Available 2 weeks later. I feel the FSBO's Home better suited their needs however, First Impressions Reign Supreme.

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

Today I Received a long awaited call from the last Family Member refusing to leave the Houston area during Hurricane Ike's devastating presence. Surprisingly, like the rest of my Terribly Unwise Friends and Family choosing to stay, they were perfectly fine. Only mild Discomfort from the Electricity being out a few days and not trusting running water. Even then, they were given access to their fully powered office building.

The People I spoke to that refused to leave all said the same thing, "I didn't know it was going to be this bad." Talk about Adults needing a Spanking or Time-Out or Something. I guess I can say what I would have done in that Situation, but what it comes down to is actually having to make that decision.

Most of the People do Regret Remaining in the area. All except a Feisty Lady in her 80's who refused to leave her home and experienced Heavy Rain and a power outage for 24 hours.

For an estimated $20 billion worth of property damages, the People I know are extremely lucky or greatly protected. My Heart goes out to Them and to the Ones dealing with more Severe Challenges.

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

Recently I've been searching for a Mortgage Broker and haven't found the Open-Arms reception I thought I should have. Each time I call, it's for a specific home with an interested Homebuyer. After providing all the details regarding the home and the FICO scores of my Buyer, I then request a GFE (Good Faith Estimate.)

Then the shuffle begins. I've heard everything from, "I'll get back to you" to "Well, how much are you making in the deal" and everything resembling disgust in between. What I'm not hearing is the reason why an Agent requesting a GFE is Inappropriate or Taboo.

My usual Mortgage Broker has been ill and may be Retiring Soon. I've been spoiled. I revel in the Great Response, Great Communication, Great Loans and Perfect Consistency. There isn't any Question or Explanation I need addressing that isn't received favorably. I only have Good Intentions.

I admit I'm weeding out Predatory Lenders when I request a GFE. I'm not

trying to wear that Hat by any means. I've even been told repeatedly not to

open that Can of Worms to reduce liability. However, if I'm Aware my Buyer is

getting a Bad Loan and don't Speak on it, I feel I should be held Responsible.

If the Mortgage Brokers are offended by my Request, perhaps I've saved my Buyers some Heartache.

I Can Live with that.

Buyers or Sellers, if you or Someone you know, is Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home in Richardson or surrounding areas, give me a Call. Experienced Out-of-the-Box Thinking Realtor with Guaranteed Results.

Richardson, Plano, Dallas, Garland, Rowlett, Irving, Mesquite, Dallas County, Collin County

Today should be a Day of Gatherings and Rest. Hopefully you get the opportunity to do as little as possible today. If not, don't worry about it, you're not alone. Most people are going to run themselves ragged with Entertaining, Cooking, Cleaning, Yard Work, Errands, and Honey Dos.

Agents Resting? Forget about it. Sellers and Homebuyers' Free Time becomes Agents' Scheduled Time.

*There's Calls from Fellow Agents

*Open Houses

*Going on Listing Appointments

*Lengthy Showings for Out-of-Town Buyers

*Catching up on Paperwork

*Revising Marketing Strategies

And so on and so on



If you are one of the few and laid back to watch a little of the US Open, spent time Reading a Good Book, or ate Heartily in between naps, Here's to YOU!


Either way, whether you decide to make it a Labor Day Holiday or a Day of Labor, Enjoy! 

                                      And Remember

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