Feedback from a once-interested buyer: we aren't "hungry enough

[crim son]

for a sale" !!!

P.S. we've reduced the price another ten thousand this week. Any takers? :rofl: Not HUNGRY ENOUGH! :rofl: :cry:

[kay1864]

1. Cheap intimidation tactic.

I'd refuse their offer just out of spite. Jerk.

[crim son]

2. Oh, there is no offer pending. They bought a house in southern Maine.

One wonders about what motivates that sort of comment. If the house was too expensive, or not clean enough, or in disrepair, just say so. Whether or not I'm eager to leave the house shouldn't be a factor in the sale. Hi, kay1864! :hi:

[grace0418]

12. Yeah, that's a stupid thing to say. Why bother even commenting?

That's like when people comment about the furniture or draperies. Uh, duh, it's not going to be there when you buy it.

[IndianaJones]

3. square footage? pool? basement or slab? nt.

[crim son]

6. Here:

http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?T=1083697

Heck, watching the tour I want to stay! Half the furniture is gone with my husband to his house. 5000 sq. ft, no pool, full but unfinished basement, larg in-town lot two doors down from Stephen King (which actually seems to deter buyers...)

[IndianaJones]

11. I took a look, nice place...and this is just constuctive criticism...

but you just don't seem hungry enough.

[crim son]

15. ...

:spray:

[grace0418]

13. Holy crap! Nice place! And it's actually in our price range.

Can you somehow transport it to Chicago? Because a house half that size and half as nice would be well over $1M in my neighborhood.

Not that I'd mind living in Maine, except for winter. I definitely wouldn't mind living near Stephen King.

[crim son]

16. Winter here is awful.

But I'm not one for snow sports or temperatures below 20 degrees! Thanks for the comment. :)

[Omphaloskepsis]

14. Goddamn.. That is cheap.

Note to self: retire in Maine. That is a damn mansion compared to what the people across the street are selling. And they want 400K for a shitty (amazingly shitty) house on .5 acres.

That is around River Road and Beltline.

[crim son]

17. I know the River Road!

Housing was expensive even when I lived in Eugene. And this place is a mansion, of sorts. A mansion we can't afford to heat or pay taxes on. Heh. Hi, Ompahlo :hi:

[Omphaloskepsis]

22. If you don't mind me asking.... What did you pay for it and when?

I'm just curious.. Feel free to tell me that it is none of my business. I won't mind.

And yeah, I could imagine that utilities would be insane in that place. Hopefully you can unload the place soon.

Hello back at ya!

[crim son]

25. In 1998 we paid $205K for the place!

It was a divorce situation and they accepted a lowball offer.

[Omphaloskepsis]

33. So they were "Hungry enough."

Sorry, I have no self-control..

[RedCappedBandit]

20. That is one beautiful home!

I think i'll move to maine when i graduate.

[mainegreen]

36. I think I see the problem.

Your toilet is green.
I don't think I could live with a green toilet.

:D

[Gormy Cuss]

42. And the furniture's so old fashioned.

I couldn't live in a place like that.
:D

[Xipe Totec]

39. Nice place. Wish I was in the market

My wife loves Maine; hope to move there someday.

Best of luck to you! :hi:

[malta blue]

40. you have a spectacular home. Do you really have to sell?

I would want to stay there forever.

I'm sorry that you are having a hard time selling crim son.:hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

46. Very nice house!

:D

[Oeditpus Rex]

4. What were you supposed to do?

Blow him as an incentive to close? :shrug:

[crim son]

8. Laughing!

I never even saw the guy! but I'd have done it. Now THAT's hungry! :rofl:

[kay1864]

18. I'M READY TO TENDER MY OFFER NOW

:7

[crim son]

19. I'm betting it's an offer I can't refuse! Or more accurately,

one that you can't. :P

[kay1864]

21. ...

:woohoo:

and

:wow:

and

:hi:











And may I say at this time how much I admire your negotiation skills :thumbsup:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

23. Do I have to pay in money?

;)

[crim son]

26. Well, I can't live on...

Wait! Maybe I can! :evilgrin:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

28. You can if you believe you can!

:evilgrin:

[NewWaveChick1981]

37. Are you prepared to put your mouth where his money is?

:P :rofl: :evilgrin: :hi:

[petronius]

5. I think they are subconsciously regretting their decision,

and are trying to shift the blame onto you. Dumbasses...

[crim son]

9. I like that analysis and will keep it as my own.

You rock, petronius :7

[MissMillie]

7. maybe you should put some food out for prospective buyers

:shrug:

[crim son]

10. Or better still, maybe we should empty the cupboards.

They maybe we'll look as "hungry" as we actually are. :eyes:

[cwydro]

24. Wow, I love all the Persian rugs

you have.

Tell your realtor how to spell laundry chute though.:rofl:

Though it is kinda funny spelled that way.

[crim son]

27. You should see the written disclosure. The guy is an idiot

but we didn't know how to tell him.

Ever since I was a kid I wanted rooms filled with "oriental" carpets. I now have enough to carpet three houses!

[cwydro]

31. My mother loves them

I can't tell you how many rug shopping trips I have been on!

I still love that laundry shoot... "Tomorrow at dawn there will be a laundry shoot." :rofl:

I tell you what,I'm bringing all those unmated socks...

[crim son]

34. I love it!

You weirdo! :rofl:

[datasuspect]

29. who was it, gordon gekko?

[crim son]

30. I understood the guy was also from Maine, and an "oddball"

according to our realtor. Gekko... "Wall Street"? It's been a long time.

[snooper2]

32. That would be a perfect house to flip...

looks to be in good shape but replacing blue/green toliet-bathtub and ix-naying pink wallpaper and casing/baseboards would do wonders!

[crim son]

35. It might, for certain buyers.

We get the most positive comments on our dining room, which we haven't changed at all since we bought the house. People who buy these houses aren't the same people who buy the raised ranches.

[philosophie_en_rose]

38. OMFG!

I can't believe that that house is selling for that price. It looks perfect for a B&B, though living near Stephen King might make people irrational about staying there.


I don't know what the market's like in Maine, but your house would have been snapped up (at three times the price) where I live.

[Rhythm]

41. Wow, Crim... when i hit the PowerBall, i'll take it off your hands...

and having Stephen King for a neighbor would be a BONUS!!!

Seriously, though... it's beautiful, and i hope that you find a suitable buyer for it soon.

[LibraLiz1973]

43. What a gorgeous house!!

WTF isn't it selling?
You need to get "Designed to Sell" in there or "Sell THis House".

From watching the shows religiously my guesses as to their suggestions would be:


1. Paint the bathroom with the green toilet and sink a neutral color.

2. Get rid of some of your living room furniture.

3. Get rid of the couch that is in the entry way

4. Wallpaper KILLS sales. Paint the living & dining rooms

That was literally ALL I could think that one of those shows would tell you.

If I lived in Maine I would grab that house in a New York minute- it is GORGEOUS!!

[MissB]

44. Crim son - did you do your own kitchen floor?

If so, what did you use? And was it done recently?

[supernova]

45. Lovely home. Can I make a suggestion?

It looks very well lived in.

Perhaps less of your stuff and more bland colored furniture? Less carpets (they are lovely) and more floor. Think spartan. The idea is its easier for people to imagine their stuff in your (present) space if the surroundings aren't too decorate-y.

Oh and the smell of cookies baking or freshly baked cookies is always a good idea. :-)

[crim son]

47. Thank you.

Since those pictures were taken my husband has moved out and taken half the furniture! Some of the rooms are now empty and the living room has a couch, a piano and a desk in it, not much more. There are no pictures on the walls any more. The cats are still here, though!

[yellowdogintexas]

48. what a gorgeous house!!!! Wish it was down here in TX

I would want to buy it right after I won the Texas LOTTO!! Such a wonderful example of 19th Century Maine ...complete with connection to the barn from upstairs. An old friend of mine from college grew up in Belfast and his folks had one of those rambling old Maine farm houses, with barn access etc. Add a room for Grandma, and the house keeps growing LOL.


LOVE THE KITCHEN!