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Hampton Roads Back Bending Real Estate

Here in Hampton Roads, I have been bending over backwards to keep deals from falling apart,  I have rebated commissions, given Home Warranties, everything short of moving people in.  But I have met with another agent who did help her clients move and have a garage sell.

 The Norfolk Real Estate Lady

Contract negotiations lately have been a creative use of words and out side of the box thinking to make sellers and buyers happy!.  I have pushed all the skills, knowledge, and training to the test and I'm happy that things have worked out.  I did notice the more I gave the more I received so I never felt cheated or disappointed.  My vendors are even being creative.  My lenders have kicked in lenders credits, my title companies have reduced their fees-I guess it is a sign that everyone is pitching in to help make and keep new business.   

 

Have you done anything out side the box to get a contract, listing, or close a deal?

 

Deandrea "Dee Dee" Jones
VA/FHA Home Buyer's Specialist
Wainwright Real Estate
4098 Foxwood Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
http://www.DJonesSellsHomes.com
djoneshomes@gmail.com

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9 comments • DeAndrea "Dee Dee" Jones The Hampton Roads Real Estate Lady! • March 07 2008 07:09AM

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Hi Deandrea, nothing out of the box.........just hanging on and on the phone everyday with the loan officers. Crazy market. Besides I'm not giving anything away - except my exceptional services. ;-) AND I think the sellers/buyer are paying for that.

Pepper

Posted by Teri Ellis at Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC over 2 years ago

DeAndrea  I haven't had to go outside the box - I just do extensive follow upto keep the sale from falling out of the box,  Karen

Posted by Karen Kruschka - Prince William, Fairfax ,Stafford County VA Real Estate Service (RE/MAX Olympic Realty) over 2 years ago
I don't give anything away on my end; however, I have been more creative with "overcoming objections" for my sellers.  For example, we recently had a buyer interested in a home; however, she was sitting on the fence due to small closets.  I spoke with my seller and we emailed the buyer's agent with a list of armoires and closet organizers and told the buyer to choose whatever she wanted.  We are now U/C.  Total cost to my seller to oversome this objection and not have to make another mortgage payment?  About $500.
Posted by Tina Merritt - Virginia Beach Real Estate (Long and Foster Real Estate) over 2 years ago

Hi Dee Dee,

I love that you have stepped outside the box, being flexible in this business is a must. Nice to see that your team is all on the same page. Best of luck to you! :)

Posted by Somerset MA Real Estate ~ Suzanne Sands (Pavao Real Estate) over 2 years ago
Better to have your back bend to keep deals together than to lose deals and have them break your back...good work.
Posted by Clint Miller (Real Estate Client Referrals, LLC (RECR)) over 2 years ago

Dee Dee,

Seems like buyers are going and asking for more these days with the market soft and lenders/sellers having to compete much more for their business. 

 

Posted by Zach Dahl Virginia Home Loans (Ameritime Mortgage Company, LLC.) over 2 years ago
Dee Dee, todays economy creativity is the key, but moving someone may be going a bit to far. LOL.
Posted by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home) over 2 years ago
Dee Dee - Creative thinking, and outstanding service works for me. I haven't had to help move or garage sale for anyone yet!
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