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We want a boat, so buy one

Martha Brown posted earlier today about "I guess I better bring the cow" and that brought to mind a recent offer on one of our listings:

the buyers wanted a boat included in the sale.

Now, that's not all so unusual in Florida, when the buyers see a boat behind the house, but in this case it was strange because there was no boat behind the house. In fact, the sellers would have to buy a boat in order to convey it to the buyers.

I thought this was pretty ridiculous, but once the sellers slept on it, they thought that would make sense, because they could actually use the boat until closing.

So, this was a reminder - never answer for your clients, and don't presume that you know what they'll decide.

9 comments • Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS • September 15 2008 05:14PM

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Hi Sharon,

Good grief, a lesson learned for sure. How would have thought!!

Posted by Harold (Hal) Place (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Sharon - hmm, interesting story. But as you say you just never know. I always tell people they can ask. I had a listing where the owner had a gorgeous sports car that the buyers were interested in. He decided no but we at least talked about it.

Jeff

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Homes for Sale ~ 760-840-1360 (Solutions Real Estate (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)) over 3 years ago

Hal - one thing you learn in this business is that there's always something new!

Jeff - exactly - they can always ask. You never know what will come of it.

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 3 years ago

Sharon, we see lake homes being sold with boats and furniture here. But, I have never heard of this... But, hey I agree "don't EVER answer for your sellers." EVER, EVER, EVER !!

Posted by Missy Caulk-Ann Arbor-Realtor® Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams-Ann Arbor) over 3 years ago

That is a surprising story... about the seller's decision.  But you are right, never presume to know what your seller or buyer will say to a request!

Posted by Shirley Parks, Broker 210-414-0966 San Antonio TX Homes for Sale (Sands Realty 210-414-0966) over 3 years ago

Wow...that was pretty cool....yup...never good to assume and ALWAYS confer with the client FIRST. Good one Sharon!

 

(p.s. thanks for the call today!)

Posted by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman, RA, CRS, HAWAII Real Estate & Relocations (Century 21 Liberty Homes) over 3 years ago

Sharon - This is so true, I have seen sellers agree to things I was sure they wouldn't.

Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) over 3 years ago

the worst that can happen is they say no.... kinda like asking for the car keys when we were young

Posted by Thesa Chambers, Principal Broker Licensed in Oregon, with (Prudential NW Properties Sunriver) over 3 years ago

Missy - that's something we learn with experience.

Shirley - it sure surprised me.

Sally - couldn't miss such a great opportunity to call - and thanks for your surprising call today!

Jennifer - so often an answer depends on a particular moment - what they say today or tomorrow or yesterday may be different.

Thesa - good comparison. You never know unless you ask.

Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) over 3 years ago

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