The new people I don't think realize this, they hop on the site and begin emailing us telling us of these great deals and you have to gently explain to them that you have already seen it, or better yet, it's your own deal.

Actually, "fixer-upper" is kind of a gentle term for the condition this house was in.

Right now, I am going to school for Massage Therapy, but being as that is a very physical job, I would only work about 20 hours a week after I get my license, and I am wanting to do real estate sales on the side.

Do you say okay and end the conversation or to you, gently and tactfully, say that is more than you will be able to offer and was thinking something more like $60K (So you can come up a little)?

Gently remind them that your are a real estate person who wants to do things the right way.

I spend less time massaging numbers and never borrow money.

I'm finally coming out of Lurkville after some gentle urging.

Louis Metro area have specifically prohibited such gentle breeds like Pits, Rots, etc.

Be yourself, be gently curious (not just about buying their home) and listen.

Losing a pet is so difficult - be gentle on yourself and your family and give yourself the opportunity to truly grieve.