Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Me: "Hi. Would you consider renting your house if it doesn't sell?" Seller: "Why do you think my house won't sell?" Me: "Because only 25% of houses listed with agents are selling now and private sales are even lower. Let me know if you decide to rent. Thanks." Seller: "Why?" Me: "Because I enjoy answering vague open-ended questions." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast Girl 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Good to see you back here on the board, Dougie! It's been awhile! However, I CAN'T believe that you are STILL getting the same responses there in Ontario. My God! You are all in a serious recession right now! What the hell are they thinking? Like some unexplained magic is going to be bestowed upon them and they WILL SELL??? UNBELIEVABLE! On another note. Here in Vancouver the blood-bath is happening! FINALLY! We currently have a developer selling his inventory at 25 - 40% off the "retail price"! They are taking out FULL page ads in all the local newspapers and have been on the News to move their product as well! Other condo projects I have noticed popping up lately are HUGE signs saying "RENT TO OWN" in place of "NOW SELLING"! You gotta remember! Vancouver is, THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH TO LIVE! So, sheesh! If we can't move product, how the heck are those poor Ontarians expecting to do so???? WCG aka Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In the words of the Waltons: "What recession?" It's not all bad though, in the same email batch I got 3 yeses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast Girl 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In the words of the Waltons: "What recession?" It's not all bad though, in the same email batch I got 3 yeses. COOL! Keep us posted and how things unfold! By the way, SLO's should be soooooooo much easier now since banks aren't giving out money any more! Cheers, Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason (AL) 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In your case, I guess it's fair to say the ratio of yeses to proximity of the Canadian/U.S. border willincrease with continual southern advancement. The ratio will further increase once the boundary has been crossed and willcontinue to increase proportionately as distance increases from said boundary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast Girl 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In your case, I guess it's fair to say the ratio of yeses to proximity of the Canadian/U.S. border willincrease with continual southern advancement. The ratio will further increase once the boundary has been crossed and willcontinue to increase proportionately as distance increases from said boundary. In English, please! CANADIAN, that is! Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason (AL) 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In your case, I guess it's fair to say the ratio of yeses to proximity of the Canadian/U.S. border willincrease with continual southern advancement. The ratio will further increase once the boundary has been crossed and willcontinue to increase proportionately as distance increases from said boundary. In English, please! CANADIAN, that is! Jean Translation: This doesn't work in his area.Move to the United States.He'll have better luck the further south he goes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West Coast Girl 1 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 In your case, I guess it's fair to say the ratio of yeses to proximity of the Canadian/U.S. border willincrease with continual southern advancement. The ratio will further increase once the boundary has been crossed and willcontinue to increase proportionately as distance increases from said boundary. In English, please! CANADIAN, that is! JeanTranslation: This doesn't work in his area.Move to the United States.He'll have better luck the further south he goes. THANKS for the linguistic translation, Jason! I greatly appreciate it! BEV, MC, Doug, what's your view point on Jason's insight / interpretation / suggestion / on our Market (especially, the Canadian one!)??? Jean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Investor 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 The problem is that you're not offering enough incentives. Offer them a keg of beer maybe borrow your HDTV,mow their lawn or wash their car or when all else fails have them sleep with your wife or girlfriend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Pretorius (ON) 9 Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Mr Investor, Adam King and I used to call that 'Dancing Bear Syndrome' where you'll do anything to try to convince a seller to sign! All you really accomplish is to give up your leverage Jean, I'm emailing sellers in North Carolina at the same time and getting about the same response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jason (AL) 1 Report post Posted January 25, 2009 Jean, I'm emailing sellers in North Carolina at the same time and getting about the same response. It seems Steve and a couple of the newer fellas are making it work in the Tar Heel state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelC 160 Report post Posted January 25, 2009 Don't worry, Doug. Soon Canada's economy will collapse, just like here in the US. Then you'll be beating off desperate homeowners with a snowshoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites