I’m guessing that this came before the evolution of real estate dictionaries, where “quaint” means “old”, “cozy” means “small”, and “needs some TLC” means “needs toilets, lights, and ceilings”.
I’ve yet to understand why in some parts of the country a house is put up for sale at a certain price and then a bidding war ensues to raise it higher. Just set a price and sell it for that amount.
Recently witnessed where the final estimate of closing cost killed the sale. Very angry, unhappy couple walked. Sales rep frustrated. Bank said, ‘Someone will buy it, so no loss.’
No place does Real Estate likre the antipodes. Here is a classic transcript of a radio piece by John Clarke from the 1980s, not much has changed since. https://stilgherrian.com/marketing/fred_dagg_on_real_estate/ A later TV version on Youtube video of this is here. https://youtu.be/4tzCYY93NNYEnjoy
Over my lifetime, I’ve bought and sold several homes ( or lost them in the divorce settlement ) and I have never gone through a real estate broker or sales agent. I have always dealt either with the previous owner or potential buyer, directly, or through a mortgage broker ( but never a bank ).
I knew too many real estate people. I lived in communities where that was the major job occupation. It seemed everyone was in real estate. I used to joke that, if you couldn’t get a real job, you could go into real estate.
There’s a lack of logic to this, even for a cartoon. Why kill off the buyer before money has changed hands and the paperwork (or in this case wall painting) has been signed?
Dtroutma about 6 years ago
Just put your name on it and charge royalties!
Watcher about 6 years ago
Wait until they charge you opening costs.
Superfrog about 6 years ago
We’re placing the burden on the buyer.
HidariMak1 about 6 years ago
I’m guessing that this came before the evolution of real estate dictionaries, where “quaint” means “old”, “cozy” means “small”, and “needs some TLC” means “needs toilets, lights, and ceilings”.
Egrayjames about 6 years ago
I’ve yet to understand why in some parts of the country a house is put up for sale at a certain price and then a bidding war ensues to raise it higher. Just set a price and sell it for that amount.
sandpiper about 6 years ago
Recently witnessed where the final estimate of closing cost killed the sale. Very angry, unhappy couple walked. Sales rep frustrated. Bank said, ‘Someone will buy it, so no loss.’
the lost wizard about 6 years ago
If the place is still for sale why am I getting hit with closing costs?
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 6 years ago
Just toss him in there and we’ll seal him in with the closing costs.
tripwire45 about 6 years ago
I’ve never met a real estate agent who didn’t lie to me.
jvo about 6 years ago
No place does Real Estate likre the antipodes. Here is a classic transcript of a radio piece by John Clarke from the 1980s, not much has changed since. https://stilgherrian.com/marketing/fred_dagg_on_real_estate/ A later TV version on Youtube video of this is here. https://youtu.be/4tzCYY93NNYEnjoy
Linguist about 6 years ago
Over my lifetime, I’ve bought and sold several homes ( or lost them in the divorce settlement ) and I have never gone through a real estate broker or sales agent. I have always dealt either with the previous owner or potential buyer, directly, or through a mortgage broker ( but never a bank ).
I knew too many real estate people. I lived in communities where that was the major job occupation. It seemed everyone was in real estate. I used to joke that, if you couldn’t get a real job, you could go into real estate.
Chrisstopher about 6 years ago
Or like when buying a car and they charge you $500 for a “Documentation Fee”.
Lablubber about 6 years ago
Never buy real estate when you’re stoned.
INGSOC about 6 years ago
A steep interest rate can become both a heavy burden and back breaking..
dogday Premium Member about 6 years ago
Yep. Anybody who’s bought a house lately knows this is back when buying real estate was kinder and gentler.
erniejpdx about 6 years ago
There’s a lack of logic to this, even for a cartoon. Why kill off the buyer before money has changed hands and the paperwork (or in this case wall painting) has been signed?
keenanthelibrarian about 6 years ago
They’re not going to sell the thing if they keep acting like that.