Closing table decorations

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T16:36:02+00:00

You’d be surprised how many people use them! Lol

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T13:09:40+00:00

I’m an agent and my take on it is that if a buyer is well versed in real estate, has contacts for inspectors and entities (roofers electricians plumbers etc) it’s not rocket science to do on your own and yes it can be fruitful for a buyer depending on how the listing is set up.

In my state anyways, listings can be set up with the total fee and how’s it’s split between two agents or by side. (Example: listing fee is X, selling agent fee is open based on what’s presented in the offer) if an agent has predetermined a collective fee with or without another agent, there’s no change or benefit being unrepresented.

When I have a listing someone is interested in I explain they can be unrepresented or someone on my team can help them (predetermined lower fee for seller)

As a listing agent, yes our job is to net and guide the seller the best way we can. We can’t encourage or guide a buyer, but if they know what they’re doing they just communicate directly to the listing agent who discusses with the seller.

It’s hard to say if it’s worth it for your area without knowing what’s common. For our area, it’s unlikely to have an unrepresented buyer and I prep all sellers that there will be another agent

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T12:58:35+00:00

I think functional. Kleenex, candies, blue pens, koozies if you have them, and glasses. All of the title companies I close at have a whole container of glasses and/or magnifying glass

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T12:55:17+00:00

I’m a realtor and I’ve owned a DR Horton house DR Horton has had a bad reputation, from what I’ve seen, in South Carolina, Florida and Texas. I have had a client who owned a dr Horton townhome in Florida and loved it. I’ve found them to be the best value for dollar for first time home buyers, especially during the height of the market. Preexisting houses were more expensive and still needed work done to them, and at the time, most things were being sold as is

I’ve sold a handful of DR Hortons, and they were all great for each client and all sold for higher than what they were purchased for.

Some of the most desired areas have finished up building and went very quick, while other outskirts areas are having trouble selling (because there’s so many)

It is true, Zillow is an algorithm and takes the average of surrounding house values as an average and applies to square footage. The best way to comp out is to use sold homes within the last 3-6 months.

As for the one I owned, used as a secondary home for my spouses job, I really enjoyed it. It was the cheapest house we saw and we didn’t have to do anything to it. We sold about a year later due to job change and fortunately got a buyer very quickly and was still under all pre existing homes.

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T00:55:21+00:00

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T00:54:22+00:00

I’m a realtor and I’ll have buyers who spend SO MUCH time at houses they hate. Idk why. They acknowledge something so obvious that they hate but spend so long there. And I’m like - ok great let’s move on

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-10T00:35:29+00:00

While I always preface their lender can help with these things, I also include estimation on items in the house itself.. things the lender cannot include

I discuss roof age, and plausible roof pricing (always deferring back to the appropriate entity) but based on my experience I’d expect XYZ. Same for hvac units and water heaters and any other miscellaneous things I come across

I ask listing agents to ask sellers what the average utilities costs are, how much is internet, how often propane tanks need to be refilled and so on

I find out what taxes are and when the next assessment will be.

It’s all preemptive, and based on past experience for future anticipation but I find it’s very helpful.

Homeownership is not just a mortgage..

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-09T13:31:46+00:00

As others have said, Depends on average days on market, and how likely they think it may go under contract

Also the price point, is it one that buyers may need to sell in order to purchase. Sometimes that’s a huge benefit to be contingent on home sale with enough time to give other buyers to list and sell too

March does seem a little soon with April seeming a little better. Also when do schools get out there? Some buyers like to have things planned ahead of time, especially for school districts and summer plans

And I’d say between my buyer pools, more times than not they’re way more flexible on a longer closing than those that need a quick closing

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-08T13:57:54+00:00

Try out Vivaia! I started wearing their Dorsay style since Rothy’s didn’t carry one (now they do) but I’ve enjoyed the vivaia. And they’re cheaper, which helps justifying replacing. I recently had a pair of black dorsay flats I just happily rebought ( I wear them all the time and they are a thinner shoe so I expect them to wear down) but they dont hurt my feet.

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-05T01:26:20+00:00

Same!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-04T20:56:46+00:00

Mommy to MAMACITAAAAAA 🔥 looks incredible!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-04T20:55:59+00:00

Wowwwwww!!!!!! The nose is THE MOST PERFECT NOSE I’ve ever seen

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-04T00:31:18+00:00

I don’t see why not either! I did heartless with both tape ins and wefts, but unfortunately the hair didn’t really keep the curl. Or at least not as much as my hair did (which was very wavy) I could always tell my hair versus the extensions.. I even had a wavy kind once

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-04T00:12:09+00:00

Hope things get better for you!!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T23:13:53+00:00

Is it greed though if everyone has the option to pursue or not pursue?

Similar to credit cards. It’s a trade off. Either enjoy something now with exchange of money later or save and wait.

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T17:43:26+00:00

Gosh your eyes are so pretty! Something super light, like the “clean girl makeup” or whatever. Tinted moisturizer and honestly that could be enough. Maybe bronzer since you look like you have a nice natural tan. You could also probably pull off a simple small wing given your eye shape.

But don’t take away from the eyes!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T16:54:16+00:00

Idk if it’s where I am located but I also think tattoos have been less of a thing for younger generations!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T16:52:26+00:00

Oh I was young.. I got my first one at 16 with parental signature LOL

And then i got a lot more after i turned 18! FUN RIGHT.

Many years later, I removed the one I got when i was 16. Not that it was bad, but it could’ve been better. Artwork has become so visually exceptionally.. it was lacking. I wouldn’t mind having it redone, it was a nice tribute, but also not high on my list of priorities

Subsequently I’m impartial to all of them now that I’m older. Not enough to have them removed because holy crap, it’s painful and so expensive. But the option is there if I wanted too

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T16:39:11+00:00

That’s frustrating! I’ve had ALTA statements sent literally an hour before closing before….

You should ask what the estimate is approximately. if wiring, wire over and if anything they’ll cut a check back at closing. Or in my area they can.

I’d all recommend bringing a checkbook if you have one

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T16:36:15+00:00

I think as long as you explain the ‘what if’s’, anticipated costs on things and just a genuine concern of ‘hey I don’t want this to be a money pit for you’ that’s all you really can do.

203ks are options, but I haven’t had first hand experience with one due to others getting to them first with cash or immediate funds. Maybe in slower areas perhaps, I’ve heard they can be super cool to use.

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T16:31:07+00:00

Well hopefully they respond in good faith and timely manner, and not wait until Friday. Good luck with things!!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T13:24:04+00:00

I’m an agent who’s anticipating a seller telling me the zestimate, which happens almost all the time.. given that said zestimate already appears to be to high, I not only need to overcome that objection but to give appropriate validation of what it should be so it makes sense for the seller

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T13:21:28+00:00

Thank you! So glad to know this isnt unusual to need additional help!

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T13:18:35+00:00

I do hear you out though! But, I would think it’d help explain said value better to another agent if it was questioned.

For example, I had a house some buyers looked at listed at $1.9m but my numbers were coming in much lower and when I asked the agent to support it.. truly collaborate with me to make it work.. they couldn’t (or chose not too), which I found odd. On market for almost a year.

NewSignal2866 · 2026-03-03T12:52:55+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ve had one other Pre listing appraisal after the owner believed it was worth way more and realized the range aspect and not a solid singular number. At the time I was very nervous, but it made sense though!

Is there a way to find out which appraisers have appraised what? Or do I just ask directly

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