[5-DayForum] End of Day 2 in Lynnwood

[Bill Effros]

thanks Todd,

Bill Effros

Todd Smith wrote:
> Monica:
>  
> I'm pretty sure Bill will say that you DO count the guy who backed 
> out.  Remember, you are counting 25 Calls/Emails only for the 
> response.  He even says to count Realtors even if you are not dealing 
> with Realtors (on their terms) at your sale. 
>  
> The important thing is that if 25 people contact you by Friday, it is 
> the best gauge that at least 3 real buyers saw your ad and will show 
> up to bid.
>  
> Now concerning the folks who seemed to show serious interest, then 
> backed out...
>  
> If these folks saw your ad, i.e. "Will be sold Sunday Night to the 
> Highest Bidder", then certainly they already knew they would be 
> bidding against other folks.  Even if someone told them about your ad, 
> the whole thing that gets folks attention is "highest bidder".   
> Otherwise, its just another Sunday open house like the Realtors run 
> every Sunday.
>  
> I know it can be an emotional rollercoaster when someone shows intial 
> strong interest and then backs out, but just be glad he made your 
> magic number of 25 calls!  Plus, who knows, they may show up anyway 
> and be the high bidder!
>  
> Question... You probably already told us, but I don't remember, did 
> you use "Best Offer" or "Best Reasonable Offer" in your ad?
>  
> Sounds like things are going great so far... Good luck and God bless 
> you on your sale!
>  
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