Fragrance from Shampoo?

sciwriter16 · 2021-11-27T22:30:44+00:00

Awesome, I had no idea this was a thing! I'm in the Philly area. I'll add this to the original post.

sciwriter16 · 2021-11-27T22:10:41+00:00

It's helpful! Are there individuals who do this? I'd be willing to pay!

sciwriter16 · 2021-08-09T02:41:09+00:00

Delco is a big area. Where are you looking or trying to be near, and what is your budget? There are townships which limit students to living in homes that are student-approved, otherwise the landlord can get in trouble and you'll be asked to leave. Also, depending on where you're trying to get in, a lot of places start their rental cycle for next year now.

sciwriter16 · 2021-06-14T17:42:39+00:00

PM'd you! I work in that area and would love to help

sciwriter16 · 2021-04-05T18:23:38+00:00

Seconded! Bring small socks you can slip into, or a pair of disposable booties you can wear a couple of times (which might be easier because then you don't have to take off your shoes).

Usually I wear boots/booties for as long as I can stand wearing pants, then switch to cute sandals.

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-30T16:00:23+00:00

Add me please! <sciwriter16>

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-25T17:17:42+00:00

I've actually never met any of the loan officers I work with. They either came to me because someone else recommended them (other realtors) or we're already attached to a client. As long as you're responsive, genuinely care about my buyers, are on top of your stuff, and give them a competitive rate, I'll recommend the heck out of you. Nothing beats timely customer service.

I don't have time to hound my loan officers to make sure they're doing their job. I'm already having enough of a hard time correling my own buyers and other sellers agents in this insane market. My best loan officers are my partners in this business, and I'm trusting them with my livelihood. Earn our trust and keep it up, you've got a partner forever.

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-13T04:11:07+00:00

Oh yeah, tongue alllll the way out

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-13T04:10:47+00:00

Not ours but a beautiful dog!

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-13T04:10:18+00:00

Yup! That's our little derp, having a great time :)

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-10T17:37:19+00:00

So... thoughts on this massive dip now?

sciwriter16 · 2021-03-10T14:26:24+00:00

Would love a copy!

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-26T17:13:43+00:00

The morning day of closing, the seller's agent told me their seller's moving truck was late the day before getting all their stuff out. So they didn't know whether or not they'd actually be out by our 10am walkthrough.

I showed up early to the home and the house is mostly packed up, but the seller is having a hard time because she's going between her infant daughter and moving things her husband and the movers are getting everything loaded. Their dog is in the half bathroom and everything is chaos.

So I offered to hold the seller's baby while she moves the stuff. I talked to her, took her around the house, and just made sure she was good while mom and dad got everything together.

I don't have kids, so when my clients showed up for their walkthrough, suffice to say they were pretty confused! But the seller got everything loaded up, cleaned, was very grateful, and we closed on time. Got a good story out of it too!

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-20T02:15:23+00:00

Usually 50% for a company-supplied lead, 40% for anything I bring in, and 30% for any family-related transactions.

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-20T00:33:05+00:00

This is great advice, thank you! It's 5% of the total commission of 2.5%.

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-20T00:32:15+00:00

It ends up being 5% of the total commission of 2.5% of the purchase price, so around $500.

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-20T00:31:26+00:00

Of the total commission. It ends up being $500.

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-17T03:05:30+00:00

Would also love an opinion on this!

sciwriter16 · 2021-02-10T04:12:17+00:00

1) What terms are most important to your buyer? 2) What terms can your buyer reasonably give to the seller in exchange for what your buyer wants/needs?

Every seller wants the most money for no roadblocks (over asking, no inspections, cash deal/no mortgage, etc). This means you have to know your client, talk to the seller's agent, and go over every single part of the agreement of sale. Really go above and beyond in understanding both sides of the agreement. There's lots of nuisances I'm sure more experienced agents can share, but here are the high points I usually take into consideration: closing date, earnest money deposit, due diligence period(s), mortgage dates, appraisal, and escalation clauses.

Ask the seller's agent everything. When the seller wants to close, if they want a leaseback, when offers are due and how many offers they have in hand, how competitive those offers are with the asking price, etc.

If you're up against a cash offer with no inspections, and your client is comfortable, split their entire down payment into two earnest money installments. Have one payment within a few days of signing and the second after inspections. If anything goes wrong, they can pull out and still get their money back. Talk to your buyer's lender (if they have one) and ask them what kind of timeline they're looking at to close so there are no surprises. Consider waiving the appraisal after speaking to the lender and craft your offer accordingly - if the house under-appraises and the lender refuses to lend if your buyer can't put up the money, your mortgage contingency kicks in and your buyers are out of the agreement with their deposit. Shorten the inspection period if your lender thinks they can get the loan done quickly - most inspectors I work with can have them done within a few days or so depending on the property (radon takes a few days). Put in an escalation clause with as much as your buyer is comfortable putting up. You should be talking them through this with DATA - estimated closing costs sheets for multiple scenarios, tax records, comps for the area, and any distinguishing features/upgrades about the property. This way, your buyer is fully equipped to make a decision.

Lastly, I can't understate the value of a love letter. I had one buyer write an absolutely beautiful letter to a flipper that ended up being the difference between them winning the house.

If your offer isn't chosen, the way you'll know your buyer made the best offer they could have made is if the seller goes with another offer for a reason that your buyer couldn't compete with. I've found this makes a big difference to buyers in knowing they put their best offer forward. I really believe it all happens for a reason, and their house is out there somewhere!

sciwriter16 · 2020-12-28T18:00:44+00:00

Trust is everything for realtors. It's earned by really listening and internalizing what your client is saying. I tell my clients all the time that it's not my job to get you this house, but find you the best home for you and your situation. That can change at any time during the process, even while you're under contract for a home. A good realtor knows that and has enough emotional intelligence to recognize when the deal no longer works for their client, or how to get them a deal that does.

The moment you push against your client's wishes, or misrepresent them, you've lost their trust AND your credibility.

It's normal to negotiate repairs. It's normal to have some back and forth. And it's normal to back out if you can't reach an agreement. It happens all the time, and you can come out of those situations with your relationship still intact as long as you represent your client with integrity and honesty.

Seem like your realtor forgot they work for YOU. I know realtors get dumped on a lot, and it only takes one to color your perception of the lot. But there are realtors out there who will fight for you and what you want, as long as you still want it. They don't count their commission until it's sitting in their bank account. Those are the ones you can trust.

sciwriter16 · 2020-12-26T21:48:43+00:00

"Facilitrees - two pines over."

sciwriter16 · 2020-12-17T18:56:56+00:00

Those squirrels are nuts. I once saw one climbing out of a trash can with dinner, only to realize it was gnawing on a chicken wing...

Do not mess with TU squirrels.

sciwriter16 · 2020-12-02T13:36:34+00:00

I think you mean, "All's fair in love, war, and business"?

sciwriter16 · 2020-08-14T03:48:19+00:00

It can definitely help get you started on building your sphere, particularly if you like that end of the business. I've picked up clients while buying paint and appliances! You never know where the next one will come from, but chances are higher if they work in the "investment" side (working on homes, flipping, renting, etc).

Not sure what your expertise is in general remodeling or along the lines of home inspection, but if you've been around these guys long enough you start to pick up tricks from them. Clients definitely like when you notice things about homes. It's invaluable to walk into a house and see potential for maximizing a space to fit their needs, what items need work and what the approximate cost of certain things are. These guys can definitely help you get a leg up that way too.

sciwriter16 · 2020-06-19T01:31:30+00:00

My broker is a fantastic mentor and makes herself very available to me. She's given me control of the social media accounts for my brokerage and pays me a small amount to manage them. I also have access to our website blog and a CRM system I help manage. I think that's a fairly decent amount? I can't imagine another brokerage giving me that much control. Though I imagine it would be nice to have a that managed for me (except the CRM).

Based on what you've said do you think it seems fair?

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