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Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:01 pm
by Cuda
Dinsdale wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:Biggie lives in the Midwest? I thought he was in Denver.

Everything east of the Cascades/Sierra and west of the Appalachians is the midwest... tell me you knew?


There's 3 regions in the country -- U&L, Rocky Mountains, and Who Gives A Fuck.
FTFY

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:03 pm
by Dinsdale
Anywhere you have to follow special instructions just to bake a batch of cookies automatically sucks by default.


Sorry you had to find out this way.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:17 pm
by The Whistle Is Screaming
When we bought our house the listing agent was a friend of ours, the sellers were a little more than aquantences, but not close friends and the cirumstances were right where we didn't bring in another realtor. It all worked out well for everyone, she kept the whole commission, we got a good deal, they got out of the house without being nickle & dimed. He also left me a good deal of booze in the bar downstairs and a couple of six packs of beer & champagne in the fridge.

We weren't actually looking to buy a house at the time, but we ended up buying it anyway. She did take us to several other houses in the 2 areas that we would want to live in, just so we could have a good comparison.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:24 pm
by SunCoastSooner
Dinsdale wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:And quite frankly, if I were considering a purchase of that magnitude I would not be represented by a realtor, I’d have an attorney experienced in real estate transactions. Just my 3 cents worth.

Heaven forbid you use someone who spends all day every day dealing with real estate transactions, and has probably completed more transactions in the last year than the attorney has in his life.
Stop making sense Dins; it doesn't suite you.

My father will tell you the same thing and he is licensed to practice both law and real estate in Florida.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:54 pm
by Dinsdale
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote:She did take us to several other houses in the 2 areas that we would want to live in, just so we could have a good comparison.

Should have had your attorney do that.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:56 pm
by Goober McTuber
Dinsdale wrote:
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote:She did take us to several other houses in the 2 areas that we would want to live in, just so we could have a good comparison.

Should have had your attorney do that.
Keep playing dumb. It looks good on you.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:00 pm
by Dinsdale
Interesting you use the word "dumb."

Not seeing what else is out there within a given price range... would be "dumb" (Sorry, IF).

And I can't picture any scenario where an attorney would help with that, unless he had a FSBO in said price range.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:01 pm
by Cuda
Irony much, Goobs?

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:02 pm
by The Whistle Is Screaming
Dinsdale wrote:
The Whistle Is Screaming wrote:She did take us to several other houses in the 2 areas that we would want to live in, just so we could have a good comparison.

Should have had your attorney do that.
He would have if I asked, but she had a much batter rack/ass combo.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:27 pm
by Goober McTuber
Dinsdale wrote:Interesting you use the word "dumb."

Not seeing what else is out there within a given price range... would be "dumb" (Sorry, IF).

And I can't picture any scenario where an attorney would help with that, unless he had a FSBO in said price range.
I was addressing Indy’s particular situation. I was in no way suggesting that anyone wanting to purchase a home should hire an attorney rather than working with a realtor.

He’s already been dealing with a real estate agent. The agent certainly could have already shown him other properties in that price range. But Indy has his heart set on this house, and suggested that it might not be the best situation having his realtor friend representing both sides.

At that point he has settled on the property he wants to buy, it's just a matter of going through the process. You do realize that as the closing date approaches, the real estate agent might not demand changes to contract terms or conditions that could derail a closing, even though it might better protect you legally and financially.

There are attorneys that specialize in real estate transactions, and they have no vested interests in completing a real estate transaction. Their job is to represent and protect your interests. Period. It's certainly not a bad option for Indy, given his present circumstances.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:31 pm
by RumpleForeskin
In dealing with real estate, I always break it down of how much $$$ I am paying per square foot. That is all you need to know.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:34 pm
by Goober McTuber
RumpleForeskin wrote:In dealing with real estate, I always break it down of how much $$$ I am paying per square foot. That is all you need to know.
Yeah, location plays no part at all. Idiot.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:46 pm
by RumpleForeskin
Tongue and cheek, Goobs. I know that is a major factor.

We live in a neighborhood where it is divided into three sections and our section happens to be the higher-end of the entire subdivision. There are better homes built there, but our home that we built could've was a model that was built in all 3 sections of the subdivision. We paid about $4000 more because of a higher elevated lot and "location". Normally, you would think that is silly since the subdivision is no more than a square mile, but our part of the neighborhood actually has a quicker access to two of the main roads that lead to the expressways. The value in our section has actually increased at a more rapid pace than the other two sections because of the development around the entrance of these two main roads. Fucking ponderous to me since we're splitting hairs here, but now I am glad we did pay a premium for the lot and house.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:54 pm
by Goober McTuber
RumpleForeskin wrote:Tongue and cheek
Hopefully you didn’t just stumble onto another of Dinsdale’s pet peeve words. It’s “tongue-in-cheek.”

I would guess that for you when dealing with women, you break it down of how much $$$ you are paying per square inch of skin. I bow to your frugality.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:54 pm
by Dinsdale
Goober McTuber wrote:
RumpleForeskin wrote:In dealing with real estate, I always break it down of how much $$$ I am paying per square foot. That is all you need to know.
Yeah, location plays no part at all. Idiot.

OK, screw the attorney thing -- let's put aside our dofferences and focus on this amazingly moronic statement.


So, Rumps... lot size plays no part?

Upgrades?

Appliances included?

Granite counters vs. some sort of trev setup?

The condition of both the structure and grounds don't matter?

Extra space that can be finished(sup not Goobs)?

Outbuildings?


But I'm sure the real estate agents and appraisers NEVER even thought of using price-per-square foot when doing a comparitive market analysis... never.



Wow, Rumps... you just might have sealed up the Dumbfuck of the Day Award.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:58 pm
by Dinsdale
RumpleForeskin wrote:Tongue and cheek

I'll go with "What are two body parts that should never be used in the same sentence when discussing the Rumps house, Alex."

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:00 pm
by RumpleForeskin
I'm sorry. When I start using phrases, I really do get "off the beating path" :uhh

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:21 pm
by Dinsdale
For all intensive purposes, you suck.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:26 pm
by RumpleForeskin
Dinsdale wrote:For all intensive purposes, you suck.
You are really bruising my self of steam.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:28 pm
by PSUFAN
Dinsdale wrote:
RumpleForeskin wrote:Tongue and cheek

I'll go with "What are two body parts that should never be used in the same sentence when discussing the Rumps house, Alex."
Think The Open Boat...sub pink swells.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:47 pm
by Dinsdale
Q: What do you get when you cross Rumps with The Booty Lover?




A: **BARF**

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:49 pm
by RumpleForeskin
Speakin' of...cleavage shot to come this weekend.

I just don't give a fuck.

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:35 am
by Cuda
Dinsdale wrote:
Goober McTuber wrote:
RumpleForeskin wrote:In dealing with real estate, I always break it down of how much $$$ I am paying per square foot. That is all you need to know.
Yeah, location plays no part at all. Idiot.

OK, screw the attorney thing -- let's put aside our dofferences and focus on this amazingly moronic statement.


So, Rumps... lot size plays no part?

Upgrades?

Appliances included?

Granite counters vs. some sort of trev setup?

The condition of both the structure and grounds don't matter?

Extra space that can be finished(sup not Goobs)?

Outbuildings?


But I'm sure the real estate agents and appraisers NEVER even thought of using price-per-square foot when doing a comparitive market analysis... never.



Wow, Rumps... you just might have sealed up the Dumbfuck of the Day Award.
You forgot to mention...


... "Meth Lab in Basement"

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:41 am
by Mister Bushice
RumpleForeskin wrote:
We live in a neighborhood where it is divided into three sections and our section happens to be the higher-end of the entire subdivision.
What did they use for counterweights down the other end?

Re: Anyone here work in real estate?

Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:30 pm
by PSUFAN
RumpleForeskin wrote:Speakin' of...cleavage shot to come this weekend.

I just don't give a fuck.
Bring this to the table, Rumps.