DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 So, the owners of the house we are trying to buy have reached out to our realtor and said, "Hey, what's the plan if their house doesn't sell? Do we have a date?" (a date to end the sale and move on.) Her response, "Oh, we see no problem selling it in the after Labor Day home sale surge that comes every year." Um.......the what now? 🤣 That is not a thing! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 It may be time for a new realtor. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Hannah said: It may be time for a new realtor. I don't know how all of that would work with her already being involved with the new house purchase and in the middle of purchasing that land next door. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I have never in my life heard of an "After Labor Day sales surge". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, DawnM said: I don't know how all of that would work with her already being involved with the new house purchase and in the middle of purchasing that land next door. And honestly even though she says ridiculous things, I doubt it is her fault the house isn’t selling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 At least the realtor offers comic relief! 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Scarlett said: And honestly even though she says ridiculous things, I doubt it is her fault the house isn’t selling. maybe not, however, I think there are several things she could and should have done differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Faith-manor said: I have never in my life heard of an "After Labor Day sales surge". Well, now you know! 🤣 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I heard April and September were big months for home sales, but considering how long it took us to close, it makes me think the decisions are made in March and August. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 We have both bought and sold houses during holiday weekends, so it doesn't sound so far fetched to me. We bought a house during Memorial Day weekend and have sold a house during Labor Day weekend. However, I've never heard of a Labor Day surge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, DawnM said: maybe not, however, I think there are several things she could and should have done differently. Can she do those things now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 12 minutes ago, Scarlett said: Can she do those things now? probably not. I am not going to get into all of it on this message board. it is too long and specific to post. They aren't tangible "you didn't put out the right welcome mat." types of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 46 minutes ago, TechWife said: We have both bought and sold houses during holiday weekends, so it doesn't sound so far fetched to me. We bought a house during Memorial Day weekend and have sold a house during Labor Day weekend. However, I've never heard of a Labor Day surge. Yes, it is definitely possible. Heck, selling the house over Thansgiving weekend is possible, however, there is no known Labor Day Surge in home sales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief3 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 FWIW, we are in the middle of selling our house, and our realtor said something abt a general temporary dip in interest around the time kids are going back to school. It did seem like around here houses started moving more slowly a couple weeks before school started. Maybe she’s thinking people will start looking again once school is solidly in session. I hope that turns out to be the case for you. I’ve been following your thread because our timing has been similar. Rooting for you! We are also in a quirky house. Currently under contract and really hoping everything goes through because winter in our area is NOT the time to be selling and we have already purchased the new home. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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