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Updated 3 months ago, 10/17/2024

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Joe S.
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  • San Antonio
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Should investors use big words to sound smart?

Joe S.
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  • Investor
  • San Antonio
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So, from time to time we get contacted by someone, that’s probably bought one or two properties in their entire life.  Many times, they use phrases, and such that seem to be above their pay grade, but they use them to make themselves look smarter in my opinion.

For example, one of the latest ones I remember is we had a property for sale and the guy that was tire kicking and looking to see what kind of deal he could work out ask the question “when do we want to close escrow?” 

When I talk to sellers, I simply asked them when do they want to close.
I have several friends that have closed hundred plus of transactions and they asked the seller when do they want to close. They say something to the effect “ what is the timeframe you’re looking to close? “ 

I’ve noticed new people also make statements such as ‘“they opened escrow.”
This is just my opinion, but I do not think it is helpful talking fancy to sellers.. 

Maybe there’s some pros out there that talk that way all the time, so feel free to share your opinion even if it’s different than mine. lol

  • Joe S.
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