This is specifically for the property on Stratford Ct. in Pottstown, PA. My experience with Jackie…read moreHouck and her clients was horrible. On her bio, it reads that she is devoted to providing the best customer experience for her clients from start to finish, that she understands how important the process of buying or selling a home is, it is her goal to make the journey as easy as possible, that she communicates effectively, put your needs first, and works hard to help you meet your real estate goals. I find this to be far from the truth. On average during a two month period, my realtor had to send 3 emails to get an answer. The transaction was consistently delayed because of repeated requests for additional time for decisions to be made. I believe you work with a realtor that has your best interest in mind and works hard for you as the client. I certainly feel as though this is what my realtor has done for me in providing guidance and support. Did you fail your clients or were they so unrealistic in thinking their house was worth more than it actually is or just unmotivated to sell their home? The amount of time and money I wasted - in which I will never get back is unacceptable. The only positive that came out of this is that I won't have to deal with Jackie or her clients and actually enjoy the holidays stress-free and peacefully.
Oct. 7 - Toured the home
Oct. 7 - Sellers agent responded to text stating the sellers wanted a 60 day settlement date. Buyers agent asked if we would be wasting time in submitting a lower offer than asking ($575K). We provided the offer amount of $540K and she responded to go ahead and submit it and she will see what she can do.
Oct. 7 - Made offer (24 hours to respond)
Oct. 8 - "The sellers are going to think on this for a little bit. We have several showings this weekend."
Oct. 11, 10:29AM - Sellers agent asked if my offer is still active
Oct. 11, 7:46PM - Buyers agent responded it is still active with a deadline of 5PM Oct.12
Oct. 11, 10:41PM - Sellers countered at $560K
Oct. 12, 11:13AM - Buyers agent: Highest and best offer is $550K
Oct. 12, 4:45PM - Sellers agent: They haven't had a chance to talk with work and dealing with the kids
Oct. 12, 6:13PM - Sellers agent: They are not willing to drop to $550k with inspections and appraisal. We plan to drop to $560k on Thursday.
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Oct. 29, 9:50AM - Sellers agent: I am just circling back to see if your buyer has already found another house?
Oct. 29, 1:00PM - Buyers agent: She would be interested for our original offer of $540k with inspections as elected.
Oct. 30, 2:34PM - Buyers agent: Just making sure you received my email?
Oct. 30, 2:55PM - Sellers agent: They are wondering if your client would do the $550k all other terms the same.
Oct. 30, 5:06PM - Buyers agent: My client will meet you in the middle at $545k. She wants an answer today. This has been dragging on for a long time. Please let me know today either way.
Oct. 30, 8:01PM - Buyers agent: Buyer is not interested if it goes past today.
Oct. 30, 8:07 - 8:34PM - Sellers agent: What would the closing date be?
Buyers agent: Would like to keep it 12/17
Sellers agent: They asked if they could do January? I'm thinking they want their kids to have one more Christmas. Plus, the husband is sick right now, so I would recommend a longer inspection timeframe just to be sure.
Buyers agent: December 17th is where she wants to keep it. This could all have been done weeks ago if they didn't mess around.
Oct. 30, 9:24PM - Sellers agent: They understand your client was likely frustrated with the back and forth, and yet they do have four young children. They are concerned with being able to get things done through the holidays with the kids. They are going to be renting, so they also need to find the place to go out of state. They are good with moving forward at the $545k with a settlement date of 1/12 closing.
Oct. 30, 11:02PM - Sellers agent: Can you please update the AOS whenever you get the chance?
Nov. 2, 11:28AM - Buyers agent: Please let me know you received the addendum and when the sellers will be signing.
Nov. 2, 3:21PM - Buyers agent: Please let me know you received the addendum and when the sellers will be signing.
Nov. 2, 3:23PM - Sellers agent: Got it! I'm sending it to them now. Sorry crazy day for me.
Nov. 3, 3:34PM - Buyers agent: Status of the addendum please?? I am hoping that this pace is not how this entire transaction will go.
Nov. 10, 9:40PM - (from seller) We are good to go for inspection on Friday. I took half the day off so I can make sure we are out of the home for the requested time frame.
Nov. 12 - 11:00AM - Septic/well inspector onsite. Sellers are still in the home.
Nov. 16, 10:17AM- Inspection reports were sent to the sellers agent with a corrective proposal.
Nov. 17, 7:06AM - Buyers agent: Please acknowledge receipt of the email I sent yesterday morning.
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