01-20-2009, 10:14 AM
Since John Rabi (got it right that time John)posted one of his articles I thought I'd post one of mine. I think it speaks to my opinion of other agents. I was so close to linking to it but I don't know if y'all could handle my picture. This article was written in the spring of 08.
I thought we might rename this column Farm and Ranchette. Let’s face it, most of the readers here own a ranchette, or are looking to buy or sell a ranchette. Most of the particulars such as water, topography, fences, out- buildings etc., apply to small ranches in the same manner as large ones. They may not apply on the same scale for the small ranch as they do the large ranch, but they’re still just as important to the perspectives of the buyer or seller.
We will look at some of these different features and amenities that make up a ranch or ranchette, but in this first column I want to discuss the need for a good experienced farm & ranch agent. I know that many of you will want to let your brother’s wife’s cousin’s son, who just got his real estate license, handle your transaction. And let’s not forget Mabel, the housewife, who lives down the street and does real estate on the side. Mabel, a fictitious character, does a couple of deals a year. Do you really want either one of these two handling one of the largest transactions of your life? I know some of you’re thinking ole Dave wants us to use him. Not the case entirely. I want you to choose an agent that can represent you and that I, or any other experienced agent, won’t have to carry through the transaction.
I hear people saying we just called the name on the sign. That’s great if it’s my sign, but if you think that the guy on the sign, even if it’s me, is going to give you a better deal then you’re terribly mistaken. The guy on the sign has a fiduciary and legal obligation to the seller. Hey sign caller, you have no representation in the deal. I only have to treat you fairly. Anything you say can and must be conveyed to the seller that I represent. And by treat you fairly some agents, none locally, may interpret that as not stealing your car.
In the next few articles you’re going to be able to tell what’s wrong with the pond that has a sodium-bentonite liner and the rancher that still has to bring in water for his cattle because his pond keeps going dry. If you read these articles and all goes well maybe you can impress your brother’s wife’s cousin’s son, who just got his license. Honestly, I see no problem with buying a car from this kid but do you really want him reviewing your title exceptions? Yeah, we’ll talk about title exceptions too. When looking for an agent, choose wisely.
I’m Dave and I approve this message.
Blessings,
dave
"It doesn't mean that much to me.. to mean that much to you." Neil Young
I thought we might rename this column Farm and Ranchette. Let’s face it, most of the readers here own a ranchette, or are looking to buy or sell a ranchette. Most of the particulars such as water, topography, fences, out- buildings etc., apply to small ranches in the same manner as large ones. They may not apply on the same scale for the small ranch as they do the large ranch, but they’re still just as important to the perspectives of the buyer or seller.
We will look at some of these different features and amenities that make up a ranch or ranchette, but in this first column I want to discuss the need for a good experienced farm & ranch agent. I know that many of you will want to let your brother’s wife’s cousin’s son, who just got his real estate license, handle your transaction. And let’s not forget Mabel, the housewife, who lives down the street and does real estate on the side. Mabel, a fictitious character, does a couple of deals a year. Do you really want either one of these two handling one of the largest transactions of your life? I know some of you’re thinking ole Dave wants us to use him. Not the case entirely. I want you to choose an agent that can represent you and that I, or any other experienced agent, won’t have to carry through the transaction.
I hear people saying we just called the name on the sign. That’s great if it’s my sign, but if you think that the guy on the sign, even if it’s me, is going to give you a better deal then you’re terribly mistaken. The guy on the sign has a fiduciary and legal obligation to the seller. Hey sign caller, you have no representation in the deal. I only have to treat you fairly. Anything you say can and must be conveyed to the seller that I represent. And by treat you fairly some agents, none locally, may interpret that as not stealing your car.
In the next few articles you’re going to be able to tell what’s wrong with the pond that has a sodium-bentonite liner and the rancher that still has to bring in water for his cattle because his pond keeps going dry. If you read these articles and all goes well maybe you can impress your brother’s wife’s cousin’s son, who just got his license. Honestly, I see no problem with buying a car from this kid but do you really want him reviewing your title exceptions? Yeah, we’ll talk about title exceptions too. When looking for an agent, choose wisely.
I’m Dave and I approve this message.
Blessings,
dave
"It doesn't mean that much to me.. to mean that much to you." Neil Young
Blessings,
dave
"It doesn't mean that much to me.. to mean that much to you." Neil Young
dave
"It doesn't mean that much to me.. to mean that much to you." Neil Young
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