Being a Realtor, I have held Open Houses here in Eagle Ridge. Often, a homeowner will enlist the services of their friends, family members, people they know to list their homes. Happens all the time. I cannot blame them-they trust them and they probably get a good, fair commission percentage to sell their home. (Note: all commissions are negotiable BY LAW!!!--It says so right on the listing agreement, in bold face type ).
But, as I mentioned, being a Realtor who has held Open Houses, a key element of living in Eagle Ridge is knowing just as much about the neighborhood as having knowledge about the house one is trying to sell. Here is a short list if questions asked (note: these are not "typical" questions asked at an Open House)
- How much are green fees?
- Is the golf course a public course?
- When is the clubhouse open for lunch/dinner?
- Do the HOA rules prevent me from parking my motor home here?
- How can my visitors get through the gate?
- Can we have our own golf cart?
Now, this is just a sampling of the questions... Wouldn't you need to have a Realtor who knows this stuff off the top of their head? When one is buying in Eagle Ridge, they are buying "more" than a home--they are buying into a community that offers more than just what fits their housing needs. Plain and simple. Most out-of-area agents don't seem to grasp this, and do not know the answer to these seemingly simple questions, questions I'd advise all potential home buyers to ask. It is obviously apparent some agents do not, as evidenced by what they write in the "Remarks" section for the Multiple Listing Service.
Regrettably, one out of area agent had the wrong golf course, and you guessed it, the house just sat and sat, and never sold... I did not have the heart to call the agent and let them know they were basically advertising another golf community 90 miles away... I'm not the bad guy though, as apparently no other agent had the heart to call him as well...
Yes, we know the answers to these and many, many more concerns of potential home buyers.
So, point being, always use someone with local knowledge. Just as it helps to play a golf course with someone who has played it before. Real simple.
Another caveat, always ask your agent to provide you with an MLS print out of your listing... That is so obvious, it almost goes without saying...
If you are interested in knowing more, email me at GFrimann@EagleRidgeRealty.net
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