Would You Show or Shop for Property on Christmas Eve?
I'm not, but my former broker loved to tell the story of his Christmas Eve mega sale. It seems he received a call from a former resident, now retired, who was back in town for the holidays. This past client and former resident was driving through his old neighborhood, one of the most exclusive on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and saw a for sale sign in the yard of the property he had always coveted. This would-be-buyer and Christmas Eve spoiler, found the closest pay phone (no cell phones in his era), called his former agent and insisted he must see that house immediately, as he had a family dinner to attend in just a few hours and was leaving on a cruise the day after Christmas.
My broker knew the house was occupied-obstacle number one. He, too, was scheduled to host a Christmas Eve gathering-Yikes, his wife would not take this news well-Strike two. He quickly put in a call to the sellers thinking they would refuse and he would strike out. Not so, they accepted with obvious delight, and the showing was set.
When my broker arrived to show the home the exterior holiday lights were aglow. A Christmas tree filled the front window, and a single candle illuminated all the other windows. Smoke curled heavenward from two chimneys. His client arrived and as they entered the front door there was laughter and music while mouth-watering aromas scented the air. He said he knew at that moment he would sell the house, and he did.
Maybe this was merely a motivational ploy my broker used to make sure his agents worked through the holidays, but I was once a holiday home shopper and buyer myself. So sellers remember, a buyer can fall in love with your house any day of the year. Holidays are no exception.
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Norma, I have worked Christmas Eve as well, I would draw the line if it interfered with Family time (usually in the evening) and would never work Christmas Day. I've put contracts together on Christmas Eve before however....it's fun as everyone seems to be in a good mood. :-)
Colleen
I showed properties for the past Christmas eve, and have an appointment this Christmas Eve. Then I have to go and get Batteries for Chistmas day/ Every toy we bought requires batteries.
so far I need:
24 AAs, 8 AAAs, 2 Cs, 4 Ds, and a 9 volt. Hope I find a sale!!!
Merry Christmas to you and to all that are reading!
With Christmas Eve come and gone.... Not only did I start shopping yesterday and complete everything (thank god), but I also negotiated two contracts. No sleep for the weary.
Have a great Holiday and wonderful New Year!
Desiree - I see from your comment you are quite accomplished at multi-tasking. That's a well honed and much needed skill in real estate!