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Does it matter how good the material is if people don't put in the work? Learning can be difficult and people shut down when they have to furrow a brow. Most are looking for "this one neat trick" and will never put in the work necessary to become good.

you know the answer, sir..

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06-15-2021 , 07:25 AM

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Garick

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

Yeah, the market is strong, even in Indiana. House hit the market (hype only, no showings) on Thursday. First showings at an open house on Sunday. Two of the couples who saw it on Sunday came back for formal showings with their agents yesterday, and we got our first offer last night.

Only one offer so far, but it is for 12K over asking and repairs waived. Even if we don't get any other offers, I'd be happy to take that.

Last edited by Garick; 06-15-2021 at 08:04 AM.

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06-15-2021 , 08:03 AM

#31803

feel wrath

The Situation

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29,879

What percentage profit since you bought it?

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06-15-2021 , 08:12 AM

#31804

Garick

Oberbiergenießer

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

That's hard to figure, since we did so much renovation, and because as seller we pay the agents. If we sell at that price, it is 47.5% more than we paid for it three years ago, but if we take out the money we put in, it's 31%. Since I did a lot of the cosmetic work myself, and I have no idea how much I should consider my own labors worth, I could argue it's anywhere from to 17-28%. Take away 6% for the agents, and we're still profiting by at least 11%.

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06-15-2021 , 08:43 AM

#31805

NewAcctIsBest

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Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 1,039

agents get 6%???

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06-15-2021 , 08:45 AM

#31806

Garick

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

Yup. 3% each to buyers' and sellers' agents is the standard. We're actually a bit under that, as our agency does a sliding percentage.

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06-15-2021 , 09:04 AM

#31807

feel wrath

The Situation

Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 29,879

That’s a giant cut for agents. Jesus. Is almost certainly sell it myself rather than pay 6%

There’s rarely a thing called a buyer’s agents here and selling agents get 2%

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06-15-2021 , 09:20 AM

#31808

Garick

Oberbiergenießer

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

As housing prices go up as a percentage of annual income, that percentage gets more ridic. Our agency just moved to a sliding scale, which actually starts higher (7%), but goes down the higher a listing price is, so I think we're at 5.7%. I suspect a model like that will end up taking over.

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06-15-2021 , 09:33 AM

#31809

miamicheats

i finance dead fish

Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 17,146

Since we are using the same agent for buying and selling we getting a hefty discount on services down from 6 to 5!

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06-15-2021 , 09:57 AM

#31810

golddog

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 6,715

Congratulations, Garick!

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06-15-2021 , 12:28 PM

#31811

gobbledygeek

Poet Laureate of LLSNL

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 36,150

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Originally Posted by bwslim69

**** VGK

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Originally Posted by Donat3llo

Agreed. The last few games in the Avs series were hard to watch.

I've decided I'm rooting for Fleury overall so I hope they ship it all.

Gnotreallypayingattentionthoanddon'treallycareG

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Originally Posted by Garick

Congrats G, nice.

For hyping, I'm picturing you like Flavor Flav except with a giant G instead of a clock.

Gandshirtuntucked,ofcourseG

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06-15-2021 , 12:33 PM

#31812

Bluegrassplayer

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Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 38,819

Wow that's great news Garick. Is the housing market like this all over the country? I thought it would go down in major cities.

r2p: Hard to imagine Elliot putting out something which isn't worth the price.

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06-15-2021 , 12:59 PM

#31813

Garick

Oberbiergenießer

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

It's hot everywhere. Silly hot in the most desirable locations, but even in Montgomery AL houses are selling quicker than normal and at about asking price.

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06-15-2021 , 01:04 PM

#31814

Tanqueray

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,689

I get how economy works in areas surrounding tech sectors, but what is driving the economy down there?

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06-15-2021 , 01:08 PM

#31815

Garick

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

Housing halo effect? I think there's a lot of FOMO going on.

Just got a text from my agent that another offer is on the way...

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06-15-2021 , 01:09 PM

#31816

gobbledygeek

Poet Laureate of LLSNL

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 36,150

Recently mulling over a half baked idea to squeeze a small in-ground pool into our backyard (thinking 15' x 10', maybe even smaller) for just cooling off in the summer. Any pool owners here? Pros / cons / thoughts / opinions?

GcluelessingroundpoolnoobG

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06-15-2021 , 01:12 PM

#31817

NewAcctIsBest

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Originally Posted by Tanqueray

I get how economy works in areas surrounding tech sectors, but what is driving the economy down there?

A bubble

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06-15-2021 , 01:13 PM

#31818

Tanqueray

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,689

Based on what?

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06-15-2021 , 01:17 PM

#31819

AzOther1

veteran

Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,096

Pool = a hole in the ground you throw money into. Chemicals, maintenance, running a pump/heater, etc.

My dog loves it, though. So does the wife. I get very little value out of it besides making her happy.

How many months of pool weather do you get up there? Without a heater, I've just started getting into my pool here in the desert Southwest. And I expect I'll be able to use it until maybe the 1st of Oct.

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06-15-2021 , 01:21 PM

#31820

Tanqueray

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,689

Getting a pool in the NW sounds almost as bad as having a boat.

Sure if you have a lot of disposable income to burn.

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06-15-2021 , 01:26 PM

#31821

Garick

Oberbiergenießer

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 26,524

But GG is in the SW (of America's hat).

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06-15-2021 , 01:28 PM

#31822

Tanqueray

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 1,689

Shoot I forgot. Yep, totally should get it for those 6 month-long heatwave you get in Vancouver.

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06-15-2021 , 01:54 PM

#31823

King Spew

Just average

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15,227

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Originally Posted by gobbledygeek

small in-ground pool for just cooling off in the summer. Any pool owners here? Pros / cons / thoughts / opinions?

I have owned two pools in the past. Young kids or on the way......maybe. ANY other reason, never again.

To JUST cool off...this would be WAY less hassle and use much less water even if you fill/empty/refill/empty 50 times a summer.