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Wayne Zuhl, The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate (Remax First Realty II)

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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Priorities are not there. Ask them if they want to live in a tent at the end of the soccer field.

Jul 02, 2016 09:45 PM
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Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
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I assume they were from Germany or Italy??  True fans live and breathe it!

Jul 02, 2016 10:08 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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I'm married to a man who misses no and I mean, NO, matches during major tournaments, so I get it.

Jul 02, 2016 11:26 PM
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Bob Crane
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Lots of people have priorities that I do not understand, half of Wisconsin refuses to budge during a Packer game.

Jul 02, 2016 02:49 PM
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
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It doesn't surprise me, of course I think that anyone who watches soccer is mentally challenged anyway.

Jul 02, 2016 11:32 AM
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Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

I guess taping the soccer game wouldn't have worked, to have someone see their house, or watching it down at the local Sports Bar wasn't an option?!  HA!  They only appear serious, and the closer it gets to their 'drop dead date' the more they will panic Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl.  I have to share - we were selling a house in CA, and I was home from work sick.  The house was still showed - I slept through it all - and they did see the master bedroom and bath, which I had picked up before they arrived.  Hey, we wanted that house sold, and it was! 

Jul 02, 2016 11:09 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Lack true motivation from my perspective. Their love for the game prevailed. 

Jul 03, 2016 06:16 AM
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Gabe Sanders
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I guess they really don't want to move that badly.

Jul 03, 2016 04:20 AM
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Susan Emo
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I can understand that -  sports fanatics live amongst us! 

Jul 03, 2016 12:54 AM
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
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Well, if they really really needed to move, they probably could have moved their showing appointment earlier. Or missed the first 1/2 hour of the game. Or somehow figured out how to do both.

Jul 03, 2016 12:15 AM
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Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
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Oh, they need to move and yeah, they're motivated...they just are not willing to be inconvenienced in order to do so.  

Jul 02, 2016 11:37 PM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
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But don't you dare cancel !!!

Jul 02, 2016 10:19 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
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Lack of true priorities unles it was their child or grandson playing in the soccer game.

Jul 02, 2016 09:48 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
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It can happen . In Philly it will happen for an Eagles game.

Jul 02, 2016 09:23 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
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Doesn't look like they "really, really need to move" after all

Jul 02, 2016 09:09 PM
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Eve Alexander
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I was showing an overpriced luxury home when I called the seller to tell them that I was running 15 minutes late for the appointment.

They were not happy. He told me to "forget it', "not bother".  The house had been on the market 2 years+.

So I skipped it.

Eve

Jul 02, 2016 09:01 PM
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CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
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At the end of the day, it's still their home and I think if a soccer game is important to them, that should be a respected request. 

Jul 02, 2016 04:58 PM
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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
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An associate of mine and I were commenting just today on how no matter how we try to stress the importance of being open to showings is of the utmost importance at the present market many do not understand.  It is frustrating that some will listen some do not.  Mark

Jul 02, 2016 02:39 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
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Probably the game is more important today. But tomorrow they all yours:) 

Jul 02, 2016 01:25 PM
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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate
ZOOM Realty Group - Cocoa Beach, FL
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They may need to move but does not sound like they want to move...if they did, they would be more motivated and cooperative.

 

Jul 02, 2016 12:36 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
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Hmmm, misplaced priorities it seems. Or they figure a few hours won't make a difference. They must be serious fans!

Jul 02, 2016 10:41 AM
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George L. Rosario
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I had one cancel two days ago because she was trying to catch some rare Pokemon in her current neighborhood. That Pokemon
Go game is a government conspiracy... lol. Give me the soccer fan any day!

 

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Jul 21, 2016 02:53 PM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
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Soccer rules for them, tomorrow is another day:) I hope they gave you ample notice.

Jul 06, 2016 09:17 PM
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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
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Wayne and Jean - Guess they didn't really, really need to move.

Jul 06, 2016 09:02 AM
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Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
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Not yet!  You never know what these buyers and sellers will do.

Jul 03, 2016 12:22 PM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
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Seriously?

Jul 03, 2016 11:48 AM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
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Perhaps it was a surprise soccer game?  They scheduled a showing before it was scheduled on tv?

Jul 03, 2016 11:38 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I'm sensing "mixed messages" there, for sure!  Ask them if it helps them reach their GOAL!!!  (pun intended)

Jul 03, 2016 09:11 AM
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Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
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One of my sons would totally do that.  I also need to mention, he is nuts.

Jul 03, 2016 08:18 AM
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Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Wayne & Jean Marie - Any other excuse and I'd be bummed, but soccer rules! (unless it's MLS - then it's unforgivable)

Jul 03, 2016 06:33 AM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
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i find the public is getting in tune with my way, my timeline, my price, im always right etc etc  it is sad

Jul 03, 2016 04:23 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
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No way, that makes you wonder how bad they want to move.

Jul 03, 2016 02:51 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
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So much for priorities. Are they only working with you? It sounds lame and weak.

Jul 03, 2016 02:15 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Now you know about their priorities. Be thankful.

Jul 03, 2016 02:02 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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I hope their team won but I wonder if they are truly serious about selling.  

Jul 03, 2016 01:26 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
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Wayne and Jean,

I can understand, they are truly fans.  A

Jul 03, 2016 12:35 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
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Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Shows a lack of foresight on their part....it's not as if the scheduling of the game was a last minute surprise...

Jul 02, 2016 11:50 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

The soccer game was very important to them.  They decided on the appropriate ranking of priorities to suit their requirements.

Jul 02, 2016 11:49 PM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl They will be more motivated when they have to move out of a hotel room.

Jul 02, 2016 11:42 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

If they truly want to sell they don't turn down opportunities to do so! Let them adjourn to a local pub!

Jul 02, 2016 11:16 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Let them know there is a new invention called the DVR that can record and even pause TV, they can see the house and not miss a kick. 

Jul 02, 2016 10:57 PM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
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You should remove the word soon from your question.  Buyer is not that motivated.

Jul 02, 2016 10:13 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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Didn't they know this before you set the appointment?

Jul 02, 2016 09:58 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
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I don't think the urgency is as severe as they are HOPING you think!!!!

Jul 02, 2016 09:33 PM
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No can't say it has ever happened to me.

Jul 02, 2016 09:32 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
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Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl - looks like change in priority....

Or they thought the game is more important than previewing the home.

Jul 02, 2016 04:02 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
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I have heard BS like this before and at least they were honest. You now know how to deal with these people.

Jul 02, 2016 03:13 PM
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I had a seller refuse one for today.  I was very unhappy

Jul 02, 2016 01:41 PM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
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That is just crazy. You have to wonder why and the next time they question why their house has not sold you may want to mention not passing up showing opportunities. 

Jul 02, 2016 12:55 PM
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Kristen Correa, Broker
Kristen Correa Real Estate & Reedy Creek Realty Services - Keller, TX
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This made me giggle. Everyone has their line in the sand. At least they don't desperately need to move + instead are on a tour of Europe! I have clients who just returned from the matches.

Jul 02, 2016 12:55 PM
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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Fire them.  

Jul 02, 2016 12:23 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
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Wow!  They must really love soccer!

Jul 02, 2016 12:22 PM
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Sybil Campbell
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Go figure!

Jul 02, 2016 12:05 PM
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Nicholas Crane
Woodland Companies - Cadott, WI
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Aahh OK.  Are you sure you have to move?  I hope it is their child's game and not something on TV.  Their priorities still seam out of whack. 

Jul 02, 2016 11:28 AM
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Sam Shueh
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Next call they will say there is a soccer practice for their children. Been there before.

Jul 02, 2016 10:37 AM