Here are 4 “jokes” we have encountered doing day-to-day real estate.
1. When listings have off-center photos taken on a cell phone and not by a professional photographer! As a part of our listing services, we hire a professional photographer to capture the best features of your home. Many home buyers start their home buying search online and therefore photography places a huge part in generating interest in your listing.
2. Clients thinking a verbal agreement means we have a deal! In real estate, it isn’t a deal until it is in writing and everyone signed. Until an offer is accepted, even an agent or the seller saying “yes, we will take your offer” means nothing. Everything a buyer and seller agree to in an escrow will be documented in writing.
3. Embellished listing descriptions. We try to accurately and strategically write our property descriptions to best present your home on the market. However, there is a fine line between marketing, and using “fantastic” and other adjectives too many times. We’ve all fallen victim to searching words from the thesaurus.
4. Buyers looking at homes without getting pre-approved by a lender. A buyer is setting themselves up for disappointment if they start looking at homes without a pre-approval letter. A pre-approval letter helps your agent understand the budget and the price range we can work in. If you want to get started with home buying, then we will set up a buyer consultation with you in which we will go over the buyer representation agreement, next steps, and get you connected with lender resources. Then when you see the home of your dreams, you’ll be ready to put in an offer!
Q: How many estate agents does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None! “The lightbulb is in excellent working order and comprised of a beautiful retro teardrop illuminator, offering original glass and metal features and located very centrally in the middle of the room. Local amenities abound and the property is serviced by a newly refurbished power cord connecting it to the ceiling. Nearby is a tasteful power switch to enable the purchaser to switch it on and off. Leasehold with share of power supply with lovingly improved wattage by the current owners. Would suit a professional couple or family looking for more light.”
