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Seller is offering an open listing.
Seller is not interested in listing with MLS.
Don't waste a phone call.
Seller will only offer licensed agents a commission.
Agent's fee is negotiable. Seller will put commission % in
writing if agreeable.
Seller can and will sell to a potential buyer when opportunity
presents itself.
Appointment only - 24 hour notice
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$589,000**
Qualified
buyers only
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** Price of
house subject to increase or taken off market completely because
of $$$ expense Seller would incur to duplicate a house of equal
value (both monetarily and aesthetically) if it was even a realistic possibility. The
present financial crisis has resulted in the scarcity and
unavailability of skilled labor and prime building materials.
It would behoove many 'real estate gurus' to become
aware of this reality before insisting the homeowner reduce his home to
the ridiculous.
 Please
note: This home has many custom features and it is not easily
comparable to other real estate listings. The seller is aware of
this and wishes to advise of his position in the matter. The house
must be appealing to the potential buyer/s and appreciated for all of
its amenities. Since other homes in this small development have
sold for less money because they were smaller, didn't have the same
amenities, were not updated or in mint condition when put on
the market, the Seller will not be persuaded to change the selling price
to accommodate buyer's or agent's mistaken understanding that
those houses were equal in dollar value to this house. This home is special
and is what it is advertised to be. . . a lovely, well kept, much
desired piece of real estate. In addition, it is situated in a
most desirable location which lends considerably to its value.
Also,
if you wish to see the house and are not represented by a real estate
agent or broker, you will be expected to show proof of your identity and
have available an authentic letter from bank or credit establishment
that you have qualified for a certain $$$ amount of mortgage (These
requirements are mandatory and will be enforced for the owner's
protection).
Thank
You.
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Have you had a Credit Check?
Do you have a mortgage? What is the $$$ amount of the mortgage
available to you? (A bridge-loan (mortgage) will not be acceptable
to Seller since it it contingent on you selling your home). Based
on your mortgage amount, do you have necessary cash to meet the
difference towards price of this home? Usual down payment is
20% - 25%.
Do you presently own a home? Is it listed on the market? Are
you in contract with a buyer?
Are you prepared to go to contract with Seller now?
Please do not contact Seller unless you are ready to buy (go to
contract).
Are you a first time buyer? If so, try to obtain some realistic
facts about real estate. Your dream home may be just that - 'a
dream' - unless you can afford having a custom home built to your
requirements.
Do you know your priorities? land, area, type of home, size,
amenities, price, etc?
If price is priority - while every home is negotiable, do not
expect homeowner to meet your 'affordable' price.
Are you looking for a 'handyman special'? If so, please pass . .
. as this house is in mint condition.
If land is your major consideration - can you afford the
taxes? How much of a travel to and from work? Neighborhood
suitable? Remember - you live inside your home 24/7 - not outside.
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A
message to Sellers . . .
If you have decided to
sell your home without the assistance of a real estate
agent, you
are considered in the industry to be a FSBO - For Sale
By Owner. Unless your financial circumstances dictate
you 'must sell', you have probably made a very wise
decision. It has been my experience through the years that
finding an honest, loyal, and committed agent who has your best
interest at heart is difficult if
not impossible. Your property will be ignored unless you have
agreed to give your house away - in other words - sell for
much less than it is worth and above all . . . listed on
Multiple Listing. Why? All things considered, it's easier
for the agent you originally contacted to list the house and let
someone else sell it especially if your home's low
price is considered 'a bargain' throughout
real estate land. Usually, the agents aren't interested in all the amenities your house has to offer. They are
robots following their own real estate paradigm and will want to list every 3 or 4 bedroom
house for the same selling price - you know the story -
'one price fits
all' (they did a market analysis).
Should you intelligently
challenge their rationale - as to why
they have appraised your custom home equal to less
desirable homes - they will argue (they being the
gurus) - that the 'other home/s', which
weren't true comparables to yours to begin with, deserve the same
selling price as your home (or even more) because they have property.
They try to convince you that it doesn't matter if the other houses
aren't as spacious, appealing, well maintained or updated as your home.
What's important is - they have property!
Even if the house
isn't large enough to accommodate their guests for a comfortable
stay-over, they can always pitch a tent for them on .
. . the property! It is only fitting that you
know about the property taxes. Believe me - you're going
to pay for that property - big time. And make sure you find out if the property is well manicured and
landscaped - especially in the rear of the house. One more
important fact. Be aware that unless the agent is 'up
front' that he/she is a 'Buyer's Agent' (he's watching
out for his buyer - not you, dear homeowner) - his/her loyalty
should be with you - the 'seller'. Unfortunately,
99% of the agents kiss up to the 'buyer'
regardless - so be alert and careful about what you tell the
agent.. Most important - remember you are the expert and know what your house should sell for -
not them! And that's life in the real world.
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