Carrie

Dear namesake,

I noticed you spammed this post to at least two other sites. It must be your favorite post.

I also noticed your language skills are somewhat limited. You'd probably do better improving your English and grammer if you're going to post having a name just like mine.

The Real Carrie - Wed Mar 25 2009, 03:15

Thanks, Jay and Randy.

Carrie - Sat Feb 28 2009, 21:36

Gee, Randy, I have only been looking for this property for about a week. As a rule, I don't look for agents on Trulia, but this time, I needed info on what the local 55+ subdivisions are called. In Palm Springs, you can search http://www.desertareamls.com by subdivision. Slick, eh?

Why haven't I used the four agents I e-mailed? Their search websites, lovely though they are, were searched for me, and none of them were appropo to my needs. Am I blunt? I doubt it. I prefer candor and clear communication; it saves time.

Have I used other agents before? Sure. Whenever I buy a property, I always use an agent. I want one who is direct, knows the area, and can pull out a pencil, do the math, and help me close.

Jay, thanks for the list. It will get me started.

BTW, Randy, I am a retired doc, so I know what following ethical guidelines and criminal laws means. You can wave your papers at someone else. I hope that was blunt enough for you. - Sat Feb 28 2009, 12:48

It seems to me that any agent I have met has no trouble showing me a subdivision they consider "nice." As a rule, I have not been shown subdivisions that are not. So pretend you are driving me around and show me.

You do it all the time. - Sat Feb 28 2009, 08:29

If you don't know what "nice" means, ask your mother. It means nicely kept landscaping, friendly neighbors, and gung-ho property managers.

I prefer golf, pools, a few faux lakes, lots of activities, pet OK, eating facilities a plus.

I need to know the names and locations of active adult communities in the area. - Fri Feb 27 2009, 18:08

We bought a house as an investment at a low price with two other opposing bids. We acquired the house at a lower bid than the others because we offered cash and no contingencies. - Sun Dec 21 2008, 09:00

Of course, I want an agent that is honest, ethical, transparent, and can show me on paper how the transaction works. lol

I found a good one.

Since we are looking for an investment property, he is really experienced and knowlegable in this area. I did not bid on the house in question, because I have heard better lines in the back seat of a car. Anyway, we have bid on a better house, with much better rental potential. The other was in a 55+ resort-style community.

Thanks for your advice. - Mon Oct 27 2008, 09:26

You were right on the money, to use a phrase. The selling price, now in escrow, was 50% higher than that low listing price. It still is a bargain. When I called to agent to ask what had happened, she asked whether I wanted to make a back-up offer. lol - Mon Oct 27 2008, 07:40

Thanks. I appreciate your insight. - Tue Jul 29 2008, 08:02