A realtor emailed me this listing

debodun said:
I only ever had one problem with an excited man. I saw his ad on a public bulletin board where he claimed "I buy anything", so I called him up. When he came to look, he got real angry and shouted, "I oughta sue you for getting me here to look at a lot of junk!" I reminded him of what his ad said - he would buy anything. He got defensive and claimed that anyone with an ounce of brains would know he meant good quality items. How was I supposed to deduce that from a 3x5 card on a bulletin board? He left in a huff, but no damage done. I live between two very close houses on the main street of town. If real trouble ever came knocking, I could run outside and scream, after kicking some nuts around.
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You should have asked him, "Are you excited about my merchandise or just excited to see me?"
 
debodun said:
I'm a little disturbed that since the radon report, neither my attorney or buying agent has contacted me.
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What is the next milestone/deliverable?

If they have missed a date or if you have a question call them.

If everything is happening on schedule then relax and let them do their jobs. I’m sure that they are as anxious as you are to close and get paid.
 
So, you haven’t heard the results of the radon test? Do you have a limited date to decline the sale regardless of any results being in.

Don’t count on them getting in touch with you. Call your realtor. You’re only keeping yourself in the dark waiting for an answer. Make her work for her commission.

Lawyers are just doing the paperwork for legal completion of the sale. They’re not fighting for you.
 
debodun said:
It's their job to let me know what will happen and when. I don't want to seem like I'm begging to buy the hoiuse.
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🤦🏻‍♀️ They work for you, they are your employees, and they work for a lot of other people also. They don’t care if you are excited to buy the house or begging to buy the house or could care less if you buy the house. They care about being paid.

They will take their own good time to update you which is why you get to call them at anytime, interrupt them, and ask them any question you want, anytime you want. This is what you pay them for, their time.

So call them. Or just wait around until they feel like calling you. I have edited what I wrote next as I realized it could be misinterpreted.

You are correct @debodun -it is their job to let you know what will happen and when. However, how many times have you hired people to do a job and they have performed poorly? From reading your posts, several times. So, this could be one of those times.

Waiting is hard and stressful. I called/texted my realtor often cause I wanted to know stuff and he was too slow in getting back to me, IMO. This guy sells million dollar homes, and he flips homes, and I was surprised when they agreed to sell my house. But he treated as well as if I was one of his million dollar clients. He was/is just great.
 
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Jules said:
So, you haven’t heard the results of the radon test? Do you have a limited date to decline the sale regardless of any results being in.

Don’t count on them getting in touch with you. Call your realtor. You’re only keeping yourself in the dark waiting for an answer. Make her work for her commission.

Lawyers are just doing the paperwork for legal completion of the sale. They’re not fighting for you.
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Yes, received radon test results earlier this week, that's why I wondered why nobody contact me soon after. My buying agent did shoot me an emile, but only that she has received it. Didn't pinpoint any specific time when things will happen.
 
Yes, I missed that. It seems you’re set to go since you‘ve agreed to all the conditions. The usual next step will be to get your money into a holding account through your realtor/lawyer. They usually want it a few days ahead to make sure it clears. You and the seller will sign the final papers & you’ll get the keys on the agreed day for closing. You’ll get the keys. Once the papers are signed, get in touch with hydro, gas, phone, internet, etc so there’s no loss of services. Prod your sure the realtor to make sure she has everything arranged or if you need to do something yourself. Exciting changes for you.
 
When buying or selling a house there is considerable wait time as paperwork percolates through the channels. Agents and escrow officers don't keep in constant touch during that process unless something is wrong or appointments need to be set for signings.
 
I have never bought real estate, although we've looked a lot! Used to drive our son nuts, we were always stopping at 'For Sale' signs. So, I don't know much about home buying/selling, it's a mystery to me.
 
Realtors sometimes stage "open houses" where anyone driving by can stop and look. I don't want a bunch of strangers ogling my cat figurine collection. I saw that once when my mom and I stopped at one. There were a dozen people in the house and one agent. I saw someone swipe a small object off the mantle (I forgot what it was, but I remember what a smooth operator she was). I didn't say anything, because what was there to be done and how could I prove it?

My agent will just have to find qualified buyers for me from the listings.
 
Totally agree about not having an open house. There‘re too many opportunities for the light fingered. @Gaer had that happen at her garage sale.
 
debodun said:
Realtors sometimes stage "open houses" where anyone driving by can stop and look. I don't want a bunch of strangers ogling my cat figurine collection. I saw that once when my mom and I stopped at one. There were a dozen people in the house and one agent. I saw someone swipe a small object off the mantle (I forgot what it was, but I remember what a smooth operator she was). I didn't say anything, because what was there to be done and how could I prove it?

My agent will just have to find qualified buyers for me from the listings.
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In this area, "open houses" are in the rear view mirror. Can't imagine any realtor even suggesting one these days.
 
debodun said:
The person whose house I'm buying emailed me to ask if I wanted to buy any furniture. Hah, that's a good one. I guess I don't have enough already. :LOL:. There's a sofa and love seat in her cellar and I saw her ad for a corner cabinet on Marketplace. She's asking $125 for it. Think it's worth it?

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Do you think it's worth it? I'd try to get her down below $100, but Deb, why? Why more stuff?
 
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