IS YOUR BUYER PLAYING TRICK OR TREAT WITH YOU? 3 Ways to Spot Shady Buyers
SCARY STORIES SPOOKY TRICK-OR-TREAT ZOMBIE
HALLOWEEN HALLOWS EVE
CAULDRON COSTUME DRACULA GHOST
HAUNTED PUMPKIN
DON’T LET ANYONE TWIST YOUR ARM Another tactic that is unfortunately common in our industry is the use of alarmist scare tactics. Some buyers will look to capitalize on your financial situation, claiming their offer is your only option in an attempt to get you to sell without any negotiation. Take it from us: Don’t be bullied. The last time we checked, we don’t have debtors prisons in the United States. You will always have options ahead of you, no matter what your personal financial situation is. GO WITH YOUR GUT Something Lathe likes to point out is that we all have a sixth sense. If doing business with someone doesn’t feel right, you should probably trust that instinct. Humans are incredibly good at reading when someone is being disingenuous with us, so when all else fails, trust your feelings. We always want our dealings with customers to be a conversation. We’re not going to use tricks or scare tactics to force you to sell to us, and at the end of the day, if you don’t feel we’re the right buyer for you, we’ll understand. We only want to make a deal that both sides will be happy with. If we can’t reach that with you, that’s okay. We’ll be here if you change your mind.
We’ll be the first to admit that cash buyers in this industry can be wolves in sheep’s clothing. There are a lot of real estate agents and other homebuyers looking to pull the wool over your eyes. They do this through a combination of bait-and-switch tactics, luring you in with treats, only to break out their bag of tricks. Here are a few tips to avoid these traps. There are a lot of national buyers out there who may make you an offer over the phone without actually coming to see the property in person. While this can seem like a bad business practice for the buyer, it’s actually part of an insidious strategy. These out-of-state buyers are hoping to find something wrong with your property after getting you under contract. You might assume that after you sign a contract, you’re guaranteed to get the price the homebuyer offered you. But in reality, if the buyer finds your home isn’t up to snuff, they can turn around and slash this number considerably without breaching the contract. That’s why our local team makes it a point to inspect every house before placing an offer. The last thing we want to do is get your hopes up with an offer only to have it turn sour. ONLY ACCEPT AN OFFER AFTER THEY’VE SEEN THE HOME
SPICED PUMPKIN SEED CRUNCH
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS • 1 large egg white • 1 teaspoon light agave syrup • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds • 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds • 1/4 cup raw cashews, coarsely chopped 1. Heat oven to 300 F. 2. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg white, agave, salt, and spices. Add nuts and seeds and toss until evenly coated. spoonfuls of mixture over bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Discard excess egg white mixture. 5. Bake 20–25 minutes, tossing once. 6. Let cool and serve. 4. Using a slotted spoon, strain • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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