Real Estate Journey

[LaL 418]

I dont doubt it was price either. its 5:27 EST and no phone call today either. Shocking. My first reaction to her week later suggestion to lower the price was "aren't you supposed to be reassuring me?" I sure was a bit perplexed zero people went thorugh the 1st week, but expected some kind of sage advice from her. Her gut reaction was to talk price. Doubts have amassed ever since.

Oh I just thought of another item for the "list".

Im taking all your suggestions/insight to heart. My gut tells me to cut and run. I just have to act on it at the right time, and I am thinking its soon.

[Lansbury 19]

In our area an open house is a normal thing often done the first weekend a property is on sale. It isn't a sign of desperation.

In the current market no viewings in a week isn't a bad sign, even here in Portland where prices are still easing up houses are on the market for weeks now before selling, 55 days is the present average on the market. A recent open house at a neighbors property had no-one attend.

You can do some simple research online yourself and see what similar properties are listed at and get a idea if she has over priced yours or not. If you are still unhappy speak to her supervisor at the brokers before jumping ship, that may well resolve your fears without the aggravation of finding someone else to handle the sale.

[gabby4ever 1]

hi lal, sorry to bring out an old post, but i was wondering what happened with your house and the realtor.....cause i have a house in another state too and i talked to my realtor today and let her have it cause she wasnt doin her job....how long have you had the house on the market for?

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Try a new realtor.

Dave Ramsey has an endorsed local provider program. These are real estate agents recommended by him.

http://www.daveramsey.com/sa/realestate/

[LaL 418]

hi lal, sorry to bring out an old post, but i was wondering what happened with your house and the realtor.....cause i have a house in another state too and i talked to my realtor today and let her have it cause she wasnt doin her job....how long have you had the house on the market for?

Aww thanks for the thoughts G4E . So far we have just kept where we are, but my foot is already out the door. Today (haha) I am going to ride out my contract. Tomorrow, I may feel differently .

It has been on the market since Dec 3rd, and has had very very little action. The average time to sell a house in Tampa for my comps is 6 months, so I think I am pseudo-ok (sans showings!!!! ) I have read many articles, and been going through the MLS often to gage the market (as best *I* can, a nonprofessional). Very little is moving anywhere in Tampa, and the last article I read indicated there is a market of around 24K and in any one month about 1500 actually sell. Not very many. I have also lowered the price 16K down from where it was originally, and still have a bit more wiggle room where I feel comfortable to go down to. Last week, for the 2nd time on CNN they targeted Tampa as a ####### market and how "no one is buying down there". I nearly shouted at the TV ~ stop discouraging!!

She will be holding an open house, has now also placed the house on Craig's List, and I have a mock showing going on I think this week. I may get some flack for this, but I have to know if its really the market, or if she is also getting in the way. I am having a friend call her and ask for a showing. She will get back to me on if the call goes to voicemail, how long it takes to get back, schedule the walkthrough, and her knowledge of the home. The outcome of this for me, will really decide if we will continue with her. This will also help me with the condition of the home, as we left it, and we had workers clean it up (pictures look great, but I want a real opinion). Either way, my contract is up in May.

Thanks LS - I will bookmark that link and look into it

[Flames9_RN 358]

Here is an interesting forum http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/realestate/

1 thing that is extremely important when dealing with realtors or any one in a business transaction is GOOD COMMUNICATION, both ways!! Keep a log of when u try to contact her, and how long it takes for to get back to you. Wil come in handy if you try to break the contract because of her poor service!! When I interview realtors, I'm very up front of what I expect from them! And I always ask for their brokers name and # in case things are not working out well! If your not happy with her services, maybe it is time to have a face to face meeting and let her know, and what she can do to improve her service. Best of luck

[Mags 112]

I may get some flack for this, but I have to know if its really the market, or if she is also getting in the way. I am having a friend call her and ask for a showing. She will get back to me on if the call goes to voicemail, how long it takes to get back, schedule the walkthrough, and her knowledge of the home. The outcome of this for me, will really decide if we will continue with her. This will also help me with the condition of the home, as we left it, and we had workers clean it up (pictures look great, but I want a real opinion). Either way, my contract is up in May.

Actually, I think this is a really good idea. You'll either come out of this being able to trust the realtor - or you'll know it's time to move on if the feedback is poor.

[LaL 418]

Update - called her early yesterday morning to terminate my contract with her. Got voicemail (as always), left a message. Still waiting to hear back from her. I can't believe she hasn't returned my call so I can fire her!

We didnt do the mock showing, as my friend has been sick and the realtor has done more to add to the growing list of "my realtor's ####### service notes"

[Fandango 1,439]

if there are no showings, its a pricing issue.

good luck!

[Sister Fracas 5]

if there are no showings, its a pricing issue.

good luck!

tell that to two of my friends who have had their houses on the market for 6 months and 1 year and have had fewer than a couple of showings each....and BOTH are under market price. Both nice houses, and both of them have only lived in them for less than 2 years.

[simple_male 1]

Update - called her early yesterday morning to terminate my contract with her. Got voicemail (as always), left a message. Still waiting to hear back from her. I can't believe she hasn't returned my call so I can fire her!

We didnt do the mock showing, as my friend has been sick and the realtor has done more to add to the growing list of "my realtor's ####### service notes"

You made the right decision to get rid of her. I am sure, you will find a better realtor.

[Krikit 1,163]

Update - called her early yesterday morning to terminate my contract with her. Got voicemail (as always), left a message. Still waiting to hear back from her. I can't believe she hasn't returned my call so I can fire her!

[Fandango 1,439]

if there are no showings, its a pricing issue.

good luck!

tell that to two of my friends who have had their houses on the market for 6 months and 1 year and have had fewer than a couple of showings each....and BOTH are under market price. Both nice houses, and both of them have only lived in them for less than 2 years.

I will.

If no one's coming to the house, then the house isn't priced to sell.

In a tough market it's of course hard, but price is the difference between listing and selling.

Of course, take it with a grain of salt, it's my opinion. But if a house is listed and no one's even coming to see it? It's a pricing issue.

[gabby4ever 1]

i had 24 showings in 4 months with my house...is that good or bad??? no offer though:)

[Sister Fracas 5]

if there are no showings, its a pricing issue.

good luck!

tell that to two of my friends who have had their houses on the market for 6 months and 1 year and have had fewer than a couple of showings each....and BOTH are under market price. Both nice houses, and both of them have only lived in them for less than 2 years.

I will.

If no one's coming to the house, then the house isn't priced to sell.

In a tough market it's of course hard, but price is the difference between listing and selling.

Of course, take it with a grain of salt, it's my opinion. But if a house is listed and no one's even coming to see it? It's a pricing issue.

I will...