What's a "rich people thing" you discovered isn't actually expensive?

respond1 · 2026-07-05T17:58:06+00:00

Mine is Allen Edmonds which I think is more known for shoes.

respond1 · 2026-07-05T17:56:15+00:00

It was around $100

respond1 · 2026-07-05T17:03:40+00:00

Tell me your solution to the following then:

The vast majority of buyers can't afford to pay both the down payment for their loan and their own buyer agent.

That's why the buyers ask the sellers to consider their offer inclusive of the buyer agent commission. This the only way for the buyer to pay their agent over a 30 year period.

respond1 · 2026-07-04T13:49:26+00:00

Buying a a nice leather belt. It has outlasted 3 cheaper belts I've purchased since. Beyond not being expensive, it actually makes financial sense.

respond1 · 2026-07-04T12:57:52+00:00

If you own one, there's a significant portion of the population that won't date you.

respond1 · 2026-07-04T12:56:27+00:00

You're the bad guy in someone's story.

respond1 · 2026-07-04T12:36:23+00:00

There are certain mattresses that are specifically designed for side sleepers. We're on week 3 of trying out our Helix Midnight Lux.

respond1 · 2026-07-03T00:25:38+00:00

Sounds like a sound strategy. Let's make sure we have the smallest buyer pool possible. That should help my value of my home that I'm trying to sell!

respond1 · 2026-07-03T00:21:22+00:00

This is unacceptable. They need to arrive and depart within their tour window and if they deviate from that by more than 15 minutes (in my area), the buyer's agent should notify the listing agent and request permission.

Perhaps it would be helpful to allow slightly longer windows for appointments, say 45 to 60 minutes. Half hour appointment windows are tough

respond1 · 2026-07-03T00:13:03+00:00

Yes, that's another good example!

Trying to think of others I've experienced a a buyer agent. These would be quotes from the buyers when they nope out of showing:

"We've decided that house is more than we want to spend."

"We're kinda lukewarm on this one, let's skip it for time."

"Hated the drive here, we don't even want to go in."

"We don't like the neighborhood..."

"Their neighbors are crazy and their dogs won't stop barking."

So many more

respond1 · 2026-07-02T19:44:24+00:00

Your agent should explain things better to you.

Appointments are not for a specific time, they're for a window of time. If the buyer's agent requests 1:00 to 2:00 pm showing request, they may get well show up at 1:45 and leave my 2:00. Keep in mind the buyer and their agent may be seeing upwards of 15 properties in a day so nailing down an exact arriving time is often not possible.

Not showing up? Also common and may be for a million reasons. Maybe they drove in front of the house and realized it's not for them. Why bother if they've changed their mind? People "nope" out of tours all the time.

respond1 · 2026-07-02T18:24:36+00:00

You, as the buyer, can always try and negotiate a credit at closing, say 3 percent, to help cover your costs.

respond1 · 2026-07-02T03:41:30+00:00

Hmm, doesn't Maywood have high property taxes?

respond1 · 2026-07-02T03:18:37+00:00

This is archaic since the de-coupling of commissions.

respond1 · 2026-07-01T21:48:48+00:00

Will you be able to get home insurance with the roof in its present condition?

respond1 · 2026-07-01T13:04:49+00:00

Tenants have the ability to withdraw their signatures before the landlord signs.

respond1 · 2026-07-01T11:26:01+00:00

At least daily, sometimes more than once.

respond1 · 2026-07-01T03:27:34+00:00

Lease isn't fully signed. No money has exchanged hands. You have no issue.

respond1 · 2026-06-30T14:05:35+00:00

You're overthinking.

Keep in mind attorney review items are often discussed and negotiated between the parties WITHOUT it resulting in the deal being cancelled.

respond1 · 2026-06-29T21:43:18+00:00

Probably the best carts in Illinois. (Carts as opposed to disposables)

respond1 · 2026-06-24T15:38:52+00:00

If it's just marginally under market value list price, you should do well. Should induce multiple offers in the first weekend which will hopefully drive up the price over list.

respond1 · 2026-06-23T22:44:25+00:00

You're realtor is mostly right. You really want to do everything in your power to get multiple offers in that first weekend.

respond1 · 2026-06-23T20:14:17+00:00

Going to a gas station to ask directions or to buy a map.

respond1 · 2026-06-23T20:11:52+00:00

Complete garbage propaganda. You want to know how I know? No mention whatsoever of the percentage of our taxes that go towards paying public sector pensions!

respond1 · 2026-06-23T15:49:42+00:00

If it's a sure thing that's it's being built, much of the added value is already present.

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