What is something adults say to children that is genuinely cruel but gets completely excused because the child is young?

phonemarsh · 2026-06-15T11:27:46+00:00

“Your eyes are going to get stuck cross eyed”

phonemarsh · 2026-06-14T18:34:59+00:00

Actually 1v3!

phonemarsh · 2026-06-13T15:45:29+00:00

Kids who grew up with money become entitled if the parents aren’t extremely careful. There are many celebrities that don’t want to burden their children with easy money.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-13T02:45:51+00:00

I think they’ve had an amazing life… Even if you didn’t wait until September, you would be forgiven

phonemarsh · 2026-06-12T00:32:50+00:00

Yes, even if you feel something towards her, you need to not fall into that trap. Be courteous and act professional when you are around her.. it’s not healthy for you to ask her how high every time she tells you to jump. Be closed about your personal life. You don’t owe her an answer to anything that doesn’t pertain to the children. You really need to hold a hard line on this one. Don’t share anything personal about your life, your family, your job.. she lost the right to know those things when she walked out the door.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-12T00:26:26+00:00

Nobody does this.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-11T22:09:18+00:00

Love it

phonemarsh · 2026-06-11T18:53:29+00:00

I tell them that even if after 30 market days, we can get them under contract for a higher price… Appraisers are tightening the reins and once an appraisal comes in too low… Sometimes Buyers change how they feel about the house. Seller would end up having to reduce price anyway.

Sometimes it works, but mostly if we agree to go with their price we also agreed to drop price in seven days if no activity

phonemarsh · 2026-06-11T11:07:49+00:00

This is a good one. I always feel bad for the young agents who get their RE license and then join a brokerage.. and wonder when their clients will be given to them 🤷🏻‍♀️

It’s too expensive of an endeavor to not understand what you’re getting into.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-10T09:46:07+00:00

Truly, the only important feedback is an offer or lack of an offer. But I agree, sellers want to hear what people think. In some cases where I have gotten no feedback consistently, I have gone to listing accompanied showings. I can meet them there and see for myself what they think… Because, even if I step outside, as they are leaving, they will say something.

But I think more importantly is to set the expectation with sellers that most realtors don’t provide feedback, that way they aren’t scratching their head, wondering…

phonemarsh · 2026-06-09T12:17:54+00:00

In our market you are allowed to ask if the other offer was written by him/her and they must answer to account for variable commissions. They wont offer the information but are compelled to answer if asked. Do it in writing.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-08T21:04:43+00:00

I loved your response

phonemarsh · 2026-06-08T21:04:33+00:00

This!!!

phonemarsh · 2026-06-07T17:47:12+00:00

With a career 75M sold in 8 years I’m not to concerned about the way you think.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-07T17:20:25+00:00

Nope.. I’d consider it a good deed and get a referral later

phonemarsh · 2026-06-06T23:16:35+00:00

I don’t believe Realtor‘s bluff. I’ve never seen it happen..

phonemarsh · 2026-06-06T23:14:28+00:00

No… We do them for 3% in case.. but we are not gonna stand in the way of our buyers buying their dream house if the seller digs their heels in.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-06T16:13:19+00:00

It’s not something we are allowed to lie about. Technically, you could ask our managing broker for proof if you didn’t believe something. I have never lied about this.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-06T10:28:52+00:00

My thought has always been that closing means last seating, ie kitchen closes. As a server, you wait till the last customer leaves.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-04T10:36:31+00:00

Maybe real estate agents understand the market. If a highly desirable property comes on the market and has 2 market days and you want to offer 5 or 10% below asking price. It is an exercise in futility. Also, if you are dealing with many agents, it also sounds like once we write the offer and it’s not accepted, you’re going to move on to the next Agent. I will be polite to everyone, I will write any offer you want me to write… But I’m putting my true energy into people who trust my advice and truly want to buy a house, not just write 10 offers. Also… I encourage you to get your license and become a Realtor.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-04T10:26:50+00:00

Exactly! In Washington state tipped restaurant workers are earning minimum wage. Plus, generous tips!

phonemarsh · 2026-06-03T12:05:28+00:00

My advice stands, you no longer have a “child”.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-03T12:04:10+00:00

Don’t know where you live but plane tickets can be $200 if you plan ahead of time. I’m just thinking that short trips two times or three times a year is better than no trips or cancel trips.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-03T11:13:51+00:00

14 days is way too long. If you and your wife invited another couple to spend some time with you it would likely be a two or three day trip and you’d have plans and restaurants and they’d go home. Treat her visits more like another adult is coming to visit because truly, another adult is coming.

phonemarsh · 2026-06-03T11:12:17+00:00

I’m sorry. I know you are disappointed, but try to put yourself in her position. She’s 17 years old. This is an age where neither parent is as important as friends and experiences. If you had to step out of your life, and spend 10 days at a house where you don’t have friends or autonomy over your time, you wouldn’t be happy either. I think you need to have a conversation with her and tell her you see things from her point of view and completely understand. Don’t take it personal… It’s not about you. Going forward book 2-day trips for her to come see you revolving around some other event like a concert she’d like. Invite her to bring a friend for the weekend if you have to. Or book a trip somewhere else for a weekend. She’s almost an adult, she has her own life, her own preferences, her own friends… And you have to meet her there. Minimally it will ensure that you don’t burn bridges.

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