Now you have choices: August 2010 Archives

ACRE® Ron Stuart posted the following on our members-only Coaching Exchange. I wanted to share it with others:

Here's an actual email received from my website www.halifaxrealestatechoices.com (name changed and identifying info obscured).

Hi there, I am a first time home buyer and close to entering into a private sale agreement with a friend. He is selling a town house on ********* Court, near ******* Ravine Park. Since all of the homes on his street are identical, I am interested in meeting with a realtor to discuss what similar homes are selling for so I can determine if the price he is asking is reasonable. I think that it likely is, but I would like to speak to a professional before entering into an agreement. I was just wondering how much it would cost to meet with you for a consultation? This sale is quite time sensitive since he plans on listing with a realtor very soon if I don't buy. I can be reached any time at 902-880-****. Thanks! Peter.

How do you think most agents would respond to this?