Don't Fall for This Investor Tactic

This is a real letter from a real client.  Guess with all the
DO NOT CALL  in place, here's a way they get you to call
them.

Our client turned this over to us so we called and
thought we'd have some fun.  When we rang Elaine, an
interest was expressed in buying the property by investors.
Then...these are the questions Elaine asked:

• How long have you lived in the house?
• What's your pay-off?
• What sets your house apart in the neighborhood?
• What updates might your house need?

After our conversation, Elaine said she would get back to us.
As of today we have not heard a word, guess the investors
are still punching the numbers.

This is a typical way of trying to get you to sell your property
for less than market value, builders do this too...

Some other tactics are simple drive by's and catching you as
you're outside or working in the yard and asking if you'd be interested
in selling your home.  Bet your flattered!

Moral of this story, is know your market value and who you
are dealing with.  As a seller you naturally are curious and
of course, probably think you would save money. 

Here's a copy of the envelope (bogus too)



This is my public service announcement for Monday.  Anyone
can have fun in real estate, even a perfect stranger.

And Elaine, if you read this, bet you didn't know I was so handy
with the computer.