1bassoon Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 OK, ladies a quick and painless poll: Synopsis: Showed house last Thursday to a lady with one son. She seemed to like the house. Called her Sunday. She said she'd driven by again and was still mulling it over. (Background: we have a "hybrid" aka CHEAP realtor - so I do the follow-up calls) Got realtor's advice. He says call on Saturday, but if she's waited this long she's probably not going to bite. I am itching to call her tonight, and ask if there's anything we could do to encourage her decision to buy. What says the Hive??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticklbee Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 You don't want to be too pushy. I say go with the realtor's advice and call on Sat. You might just chase her away if you seem too eager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Got realtor's advice. He says call on Saturday, but if she's waited this long she's probably not going to bite. I agree with this. I totally understand wanting to know her thoughts. I think though if she were "hot" to move on it, she would have done so by now. OTOH if she's mulling it over, your phone call won't turn her hand in your favor. I think patience is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 I think patience is your best bet. Too bad it's not my strongest character quality! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Too bad it's not my strongest character quality! ;) I get that. Stay on the forums all night till it's too late to call :lol: Where in AL are you? I'm from B'ham originally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 OK - those who said don't call at all - Would it change your answer if dh & I decide to prepay the buyer's interest for two years, effectively lowering their mortagage? It's a strategy my realtor suggested rather than just lowering price. . . . . if we decide to do that, I'd like to communicate that to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Actually, when we were showing our house, our realtor asked us to let her know if we had someone come by, and she called their realtor immediately to find out what they thought. They usually move on to other houses, and it is always best to get their feedback right away. Don't act desperate. Don't try to convince her. Just get feedback on what she thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 OK - those who said don't call at all - Would it change your answer if dh & I decide to prepay the buyer's interest for two years, effectively lowering their mortagage? It's a strategy my realtor suggested rather than just lowering price. . . . . if we decide to do that, I'd like to communicate that to her. You can still let her know that on Saturday. It is only a few days away. I would be less inclined to buy from someone who I felt was in any way pushing me. (Just being honest!) :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 The more eager you seem, the less she will offer you (you will seem desperate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 A phone call would NEVER convince me to buy a house. You are prepared to up the ante in an interesting way, however. But definitely don't call before Saturday. And eat lots of chocolate between now and then. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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