Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 68: Sarah Vander Vloet

Summary:

Sometimes the roles and responsibilities of realtors can be a bit fuzzy. Not only do they liaise on your behalf when it comes to selling or buying a home, but for Sarah Vander Vloet, they also become instant babysitters! Listen as today’s guest, Sarah Vander Vloet shares her hilarious experience with Leigh that expresses just how much trust a client can have in their realtor.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:43 – Leigh welcomes today’s guest, Sarah Vander Vloet
01:35 – Sarah has been a licensed realtor in London, Ontario since 2011
01:42 – She works alongside her husband, Mike, who’s been in real estate for 10 years
01:47 – They sell real estate and co-manage the StreetCity Realty Inc, a Canadian owned corporation
03:06 – Sarah’s story has 3 parts: a home that took extra time and effort to sell, patient sellers, and trusting buyers
03:21 – This happened last February
03:23 – The house listed was an older home
03:32 – For older homes, they sometimes don’t give the exact age of the property
03:46 – This home was sold to the buyers a few years prior but they’ve outgrown the property
04:02 – There was full disclosure of the house which included some water in the basement
04:49 – It was listed for 30 days before it got an offer
05:03 – The buyers were quite disappointed
05:35 – They received a mutual release because the buyers were looking for a newer home
05:43 – A month later, they received another offer – a conditional one
05:58 – It was a low risk offer
06:11 – All disclosures were given
06:21 – 9 days later, they received another mutual release because the buyer’s home sale fell apart
06:53 – The sellers had breaks throughout the process, but they felt a little disappointed
07:10 – 10 days later, there came another offer
07:16 – The low-ball offer was not accepted
08:12 – While everything was going on, Sarah was in correspondence with some interested buyers
09:09 – They made an appointment
09:27 – The buyer was caught in traffic and texted Sarah that he would be late
09:44 – A van pulled up and the buyer’s wife was going to work—she left the kids with Sarah in the front yard
10:12 – It happened too fast that Sarah’s brain couldn’t keep up
10:43 – She realized she was the babysitter and waited until their father arrived
11:16 – The buyer arrived in a few moments and they ended up buying the home
12:49 – You should know who you’re meeting
14:00 – The public is spending a lot of time with their realtors
15:30 – Sarah remembers coming home and telling her husband about how she randomly ended up babysitting
17:00 – Reach Sarah through her phone 519-777-7205, on Leading London, or by email sarah@leadinglondon.ca

3 Key Points

Not being able to sell a home can be frustrating, so appreciate those clients who remain patient.
Communication is of the utmost importance.
As realtors, be prepared to go above and beyond the call when it comes to your service.

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