New Port Richey, FL · Member since 2013 · 36 posts · 9 votes
Funny, I'm a cop and often go to calls where people say they are going to try and kill me once I get there and yet I'm more nervouse about tomorrow, as I'm definitely not highly trained for this. I know I'm bringing my camera and looking for a worksheet to help with taking notes as well as a purchase contract I obtained from Stephanie Davis. Any other ideas or advice would be greatly appreciated. #haventbeenthisnervoussincemyfirstdayasacop
Residential Real Estate Agent · Fort Worth , TX · Member since 2012 · 211 posts · 152 votes
13y
@Sean Gibson Congratulations on your first appointment. When I go on an appointment typically the last thing on my mind is the house itself. It's all about building a relationship with the seller. Talk about everything and anything, what it was like growing up in the house, which room used to be theirs, any good stories they have while they lived here, sports, running, military etc. Don't try and push them into a contract, take your time through the process.
Then when its time to make your offer think about how it can help them in THEIR situation. I typically do not submit my offer at the house itself, rather, I send it by email a day or two later.
Its normal to be nervous at first, but the more you do it the more comfortable you will become. Just relax and be yourself, you sound like a nice guy, you will do great.
Real Estate Investor · Saint Petersburg, FL · Member since 2013 · 56 posts · 13 votes
13y
ask questions and be sincere you will be amazed, at least I was, how much people will tell you. Use that information to your advantage and build rapport, this is key as I have come to learn. Finding out why the seller is motivated is key. Before I meet with a motivated seller I always research the neighborhood for comps, flood zone, crime, school ratings. Good luck!!
New Port Richey, FL · Member since 2013 · 36 posts · 9 votes
13y
Unfortunately, while investigating the property I found it had a repaired sinkhole and thus I called the seller and explained to him I wasn't able to proceed. As I'm sure you know, we have to many sinkholes down here..
Investor · Wauwatosa, WI · Member since 2013 · 53 posts · 9 votes
13y
Curious about the sinkhole issue. I know I wouldn't want to buy a house sitting on top of a repaired sinkhole but since you say there are many down there. Would some people still buy it regardless? Is this a wholesale opportunity?