Jan. 31, 2007 - Why I bought the buyer a washer and dryer

When the seller listed the home, he did not include the washer and dryer.  While I represented the buyer and not the seller, I did have a few words with the seller who was present during the showing.  He mentioned that he was selling the house due to a divorce, and had no idea where he was going.  He also mentioned that he might just rent an apartment.

The buyer was very disappointed that they were not going to get the washer and dryer that was in the home.  I told them that there was a good chance that when the seller finally figured out where he was going, he not only wouldn't need the washer and dryer as he now thought, but wouldn't be able to bring them to where he was going anyway.

About a week before closing I asked, and yes, the seller did not need to bring the washer and dryer to his new home.  Rather than simply asking him to leave them,, or offering that the buyer pay for them, I bought them for the buyers as a house warming gift.  The buyers were thrilled, the seller was happy to be paid a fair price for the washer and dyer and everyone was very happy.

Often agents will be some expensive house warming gift that the buyer really doesn't want anyway.  I keep my eye out and my ears open for an opportunity to give the buyer something that they really want.  Maybe they won't remember me when they wash their clothes they way the might if I bought them a big pink lawn ornament :)  Maybe they won't even remember that I bought the washer and dryer for them.  But I DO know one thing for sure...it wasn't wasted money and they will definitely use the gift time after time.

Feb. 29, 2008 - RE: Why I bought the buyer a washer and dryer

Mar. 5, 2008 - RE: Why I bought the buyer a washer and dryer

HI!  Sorry, I didn't see this!  I've been toying with my email services and split out a couple of addresses.

I am SO happy to her from you.  I was following your blog about what you were doing at the house, but it seemed like you took it off being "live" and accessible.

I cannot tell me how happy I am to hear from you.  We thought you were mad at us for some reason.

Mar. 5, 2008 - RE: Why I bought the buyer a washer and dryer