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Ambassador
1,452,819
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

My Sellers understand it will be at least a year or more!

May 08, 2016 11:40 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I always go over the timeline and how I want to come in wayyyyy under it

May 08, 2016 11:05 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I do my best to educate my sellers so they are prepared.

May 09, 2016 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
556,790
DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY
Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

Sellers are often in need of closing the deal sooner rather than later.   As a result the longer it takes, the greater their level of frustration with ANY delays. 

May 09, 2016 12:44 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I guess that depends on the market. I have one closing this month representing buyers with a 30 day close and home was on market less than 2 weeks when we made the offer. So all-in-all it'll be about 45 days from list to close. And I've done a number of these in under two months recently.

May 09, 2016 12:30 AM
Rainer
255,662
Cathy Hertler
Burns & Egan Realty Group, LLC - Billerica, MA

Always talk about timelines before they list so they understand the process. Then reiterate it when an offer comes in

May 09, 2016 12:19 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

oh yes, they are always advised at the listing presentation.... we forewarn them about many factors....

May 09, 2016 12:15 AM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It's part of the discussion during the listing presentation.

May 09, 2016 12:08 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Yes we talk about time lines when we initiate the listing contract. Rarely do any of our listings sell immendiately and close with cash.

May 08, 2016 11:54 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

It's about the education process and it's discussed during the listing presentation.  Rinse and repeat throughout the transaction.   

May 08, 2016 11:13 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

We do detail the sales process with our clients on both sides so there are no unwelcomed surprises.

May 08, 2016 11:09 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I just had a first time seller that for some reason did not think the whole thing thru & was the planning type. She got herself in real gear when I told her the marketing time, then the closing time.

May 08, 2016 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Yes. They are informed. And if that does not register, or they get amnesia and start pestering me immediately why it hasn't been done in 15 minutes . . . they become an ex-client.

May 08, 2016 10:47 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers. The word has certainly gotten out.

May 09, 2016 06:42 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

of course they do

May 09, 2016 03:41 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - I go over with the sellers (and buyers) about the transaction time line - and they 'get' it.

May 09, 2016 02:40 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I have a conversation with the seller in the beginning and throught the process.  

May 09, 2016 01:31 PM
Rainmaker
2,707,721
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

I always go over the timelines with my clients - with the hot Dallas market, they need to be ready to move....FAST!

May 09, 2016 12:25 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes, that is part of my marketing information

May 09, 2016 12:06 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

That conversation needs to be an important part of the listing presentation. 

May 09, 2016 11:24 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

Yes, absolutely.

May 09, 2016 10:56 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No. That is not the case in my market. Homes are selling fast ... 30 days to close. 45 days from list to closing ... max.

May 09, 2016 10:15 AM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 Yes.  I explain at the outset, that even if we get an offer on the first day, you may be looking at 45 to 60 days before it closes.  Contingency periods, inspections, time for mortgage origination.

 

May 09, 2016 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I absolutely cover this with my sellers..they get it!

May 09, 2016 10:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

In many cases, sellers in my area expect properties to sell within days but expect it to close within a couple of months.

May 09, 2016 10:01 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

May 09, 2016 09:19 AM
Rainer
45,957
Andy Madrid
Hawaii Coast Realty, LLC - Kailua-Kona, HI
Expertise, Professionalism, and Service

Our market is a bit different.  If the property is priced right (big IF) then it sells quickly and about 25% of our market is cash so from listing date to sale and close date is within 30 days or less. We have alot of properties that never make it to the MLS before they are sold.

May 09, 2016 09:05 AM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Everyone thinks that theirs will be the exception to the rule.

May 09, 2016 07:48 AM
Rainer
69,794
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

Yep, we explain that first thing. 

May 09, 2016 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

In CT, I would not take a listing for less than six months and 1 year is preferred. Sellers are given the local stats and should be aware of reality.

May 09, 2016 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Yes, most of them do.

May 09, 2016 04:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, I spell them all out during an initial consultation, so we are all on the same page. 

May 09, 2016 04:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes.  I explain the process to them from the get go.

May 09, 2016 03:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Actually, no.

Depends on the market. 2 months is a long time for most of our market. 30-45 days I'm closing most of them, I did a couple earlier this year in less than 2 weeks. I did a 5 day escrow in February 2016. 

May 09, 2016 02:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Most times yes, but sometimes you have to educate them

May 09, 2016 12:42 AM
Rainer
212,500
Kristen Correa, Broker
Kristen Correa Real Estate & Reedy Creek Realty Services - Keller, TX
I love coffee & real estate. I am out of coffee!

The seller and I study comps during the initial listing appointment and throughout the sales period. Comps include sales prices, how long it took to get a conract and how long it took to close the sale. It's not that complicated in my area, as all those numbers are available in MLS.

Secondly, there are MY stats. I used to be able to say my deals don't run late with my preferred lenders. Today, however, too much is out of the LO control to quote on time delivery of loans, so I say the exact opposite. It is highly likely to run late. Not just a day, but up to a few days or even a week or two. This, sadly, has been "the new normal." It helps to remind them the likelihood so when it happens (in the end) they don't go into shock. We revert back to, "Remember when I told you nothing runs on time?" Then it's easier to handle.

I just wish (some) sellers would get the crust out of their ears :)

Thankfully most sellers do understand and manage their stress well.

May 09, 2016 12:27 AM
Rainmaker
608,881
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

I manage their expectations. I explain upfront to sellers that highest offer is not always best offer. I explain typical time lines and all the variables that can cause deviations.

I just had a seller that needed a fast contract and closing since they were bidding on a new home in a new location. It closed last Friday. I showed property less than 2 weeks ago to a very aggressive cash buyer, willing to sign contract and close immediately. Seller accepted offer over higher offers (even other cash offers) that were not willing, ready and able to close immediately since they were not as prepared. 

May 09, 2016 12:12 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Tony,

Exactly what Susan Emo said.  A

May 09, 2016 12:10 AM
Rainmaker
655,940
Jeffrey Jones
AZ Home Seekers - San Tan Valley, AZ
AZ Home Seekers, azhomeseekers.com

I think if the market speed is discussed during the listing presentation along with the TRID guidelines new buyers are working with.

May 08, 2016 11:40 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hopefully.

May 08, 2016 11:22 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

At least 47 days if we accept a financed offer today.

They ask, "47 days! When should we start packing?"

"By what I am able to see, you should have started in January."

What is distressing to seller is knowing that the deal can fall apart at any time here in Florida resulting is significant cost to buyer and seller.

May 08, 2016 10:54 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

The key is asking price in relation to market price.

Most sellers do not mind wait awhile months except when the market price goes up they want even more.

Greed, greed and greed is all on people's agenda.

Sellers do not care they use one agent, two, or third agent so far they have the mentality of price fixing in their head......

May 08, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I would hope so, especially after I tell them!

May 08, 2016 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I give them a time line of what to expect .

May 13, 2016 03:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I had a financed transaction close in 2 weeks 3 days and closed early April.

May 10, 2016 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

We are seeing closings back in the 4 -6 week range. High transaction loads are a bigger slow down than TRID.

May 10, 2016 01:04 PM