Bill Lumpp

Remember that song you loved, you sang along, you tapped the steering wheel, and you heard it everyday... Then one day it was gone and you never heard the song again or heard from the singer! We have real estate one hit wonders too. They look at the home, maybe two or three times. They call to ask questions, they ask for property disclosures (by law in NC), and they want to bring grandma!!! The other agent tells you "I am bringing you an offer" and you tell your seller, "we are getting an offer"!!! They actually write up the offer, write a check, and have the agent drive it to you... The home is listed for $250,000 and they offer $150,000! Your seller says "lets try $246,000... What does the buyer (loose term) do? NOTHING! We have been listening to them for a week, we have heard from them everyday (remember the song), we have tapped our feet waiting (remember the steering wheel), and they are gone! We would have let them buy the home for $225,000 but they are gone! Are they writing a new offer (new song) I do not think so...they go home! WHY? Why do we let this happen? Because we have to present all offers and they know this!

I always tell my buyers "do not be a one hit wonder" always come back twice (or more) but sometimes it can't be helped. Please encourage your buyers to write a "good song the first time" but more importantly "record the second song"

Recently I listed a real log home on 40 acres in a rural part of our county. Last year I listed and sold a Williamsburg Village (three homes moved to a river location all built about 1800). Two years ago I listed and sold a one hundred year home with acreage and an old country store. I have other stories but I am not writing this to brag!!! In each case listed above and others not listed, agents had been called in before me to list the property but either refused, did not follow up, or in one case told the client to call me!

Unique property is not easy to sell I admit, but listing and selling cookie cutter homes would be a long boring day. Cookie cutter properties are easy to price and take no imagination to advertise. How do you comp out a 100 year old REAL log home? How do you comp out a village? I am listing a new home next week with a work shop and paint booth...and a pool? There is no comps for those properties. Because of unique properties Real Estate is exciting, challenging, and rewarding.

Unique properties give an agent the chance to obtain leads, adapt properties to the buyers needs, and meet people from different walks of life. You can list them for about 10-15 percent higher than your gut tells you because...well it is unique and will take a unique person to buy! This person may pay more for a property that "just calls their name"!

So I bring up the question, "why do agents not want to list unique properties"? If you are one of those agents just call me and I will be happy to list whatever comes my way! If you have a unique property to sell in Nash or Edgecombe County of NC, please call me!

Looking for a home in Red Oak NC? I live in Red Oak and LOVE Red Oak!!!

Realtor.com does not show Red Oak as a search choice, so you need a good Red Oak Realtor to find your special home! A local agent like me knows and understands the area and the history.

In Red Oak, we can drive a short distance to Nashville to shop! Rocky Mount is only 5-10 minutes away and Raleigh is only 45-55 minutes away. Interstate 95 is less than two miles away!

For more information on this growing area please give me a call!

Bill Lumpp

252-908-5300

I am Bill Lumpp and I am a Realtor!

Why should you call me to help you in your next real estate transaction?

1. I grew up in Rocky Mount!

2. You get my connections (I know everyone)

3. You get knowledge that is third generation thick! But 21st Century trained

4. You get a top agent in sales, listing, and client satisfaction

5. You get a full time agent that studies the market EVERYDAY

6. You get an agent that is respected when dealing with other agents

7. You get an agent that knows how to talk to people (to get you more)

8. You get an agent that will tell you the truth even if you do not want to hear that

9. You get a Christian Realtor

10. You get an agent that believes in service to God, Country, and Family

And finally, I do not sell houses I work to find your next home!

Thank you for the chance to prove these statements. Call or email anytime!

Bill Lumpp