Lake Wedowee Real Estate Agents say the Darnedest Things!

Posted at 1:30 PM, Apr. 28, 2008

 When you are showing property you never know what the potential buyer will remember...

This weekend I was negotiating a contract at Sunset Point on Lake Wedowee when the buyer started talking about another agent she had called in this area a few weeks ago. According to this source, the agent proceeded to tell her it was stupid for her to buy at Sunset Point because of how fast things depreciate. She went on to say he told her it may look great now but wait 10 years and it will make your head spin as to the condition those "trailers" are in.

Well, to be perfectly honest, the conversation took me by surprise. Especially when she went on to say, the agent proceeded to "pester" (her word, not mine) her to see one of his listings that happened to also be a trailer. She did not like his arrogance in the matter and she said he did not seem helpful.

To be honest I am not sure if I wanted to laugh or cry after this revelation. On the one hand, this agent, because of his arrogance,  handed us a sale he could have had for himself (which is not the first time), but what he and a lot of other agents are doing is wrong and unethical. It is unethical to "steer" a person from one property to another for their own personal gain.  It's kind of like the television show Charmed, the witches couldn't use their powers for personal gain without consequense. In this case, he lost the commission because he tried to use his unsolicited influence over the buyer for personal gain. We could file an ethics complaint because he violated many of the Realtors Code of Ethics but we hope the lesson will be learned by loosing the customer and the commission.  Yes, we were upset with his remarks and it hurt our feelings but at the end of the day we made a sale and  a new friend.   We are thankful and appreciative.

Sunset Point on Lake Wedowee has been around for close to five years, (1/2 way to the head spinning 10 year mark for those keeping score) and it's never looked better. The homeowners take pride in the development and work together to make it great!

Sunset Point has evolved into this quaint little neighborhood where the families care about one another. They have get-togethers numerous times a year and it really is the neighborhood of old where children play without parents worrying about their safety as well as the community coming together for block parties, pig roasts or card games.

The owners at Sunset Point are very protective of their properties, and love the simplicity of their way of living on the lake. It is not uncommon to have pajama day at the Point or a neighbor helping another put their boat away.

Sunset Point was designed with the moderate income family in mind. Not everyone can afford to pay upwards of $500,000 for a lake house and Sunset Point is a perfect alternative for people who want to enjoy lake living in an affordable way.  

What is sad for that agent is that he only thought of what was best for himself instead of what was best for the buyer. If more real estate agents would take a step back and think of something other than the commission, we might be able to help more people find what they want and change the impression of real estate agents at the same time.

What do you think?

Lake Wedowee Life

Posted at 12:54 PM, Mar. 1, 2008

Lake Wedowee Life hit the streets as the first publication dedicated to the people and culture that make Lake Wedowee so unique on Feb 1, 2008. For years, people have fallen in love with Lake Wedowee and as it continues to grow in popularity the demand for information about the area grows too.

Is Lake Wedowee about to boom?

Posted at 1:19 PM, Aug. 13, 2007

1. Alabama Power bought 80 acres on Lake Wedowee in the summer of 2006.

2. Alabama Power had a road closed County Road 90 behind D and S Marine in 2006.

3. Agents from one local company have spread the rumor that it is happening and have used it to capitalize on sales.

4. Highway 48 is being resurfaced.

5. Traffic counters are currently on Alabama 48 and U.S. 431.

6. The wet/dry referendum is being talked about for the Feb. primary ballot.

7. Boat Ban Legislation banning boats of a certain size on Lake Wedowee signed into law by Gov. Bob Riley.

8. People in high places are calling asking about a Ritz Carlton coming to Lake Wedowee.

9. Ad on Craigslist describing future plans of a marina, golf course and more by Reynolds Plantation.

10.   Website addresses have been bought connecting “Linger Longer” and “Reynolds” to Lake Wedowee in the last month.

Taken one at the time, these items could be dismissed as a coincidence, but if you think of all 10 items collectively it presents a pretty strong case. While searching Lake Wedowee on Google Monday, I found several interesting addresses which have not been advertised before. The first one getting my attention was www.LakeWedoweeGolf.com. There is only one golf course in Randolph County, and it’s not advertising the Roanoke Country Club’s 9 hole course. It’s actually not advertising anything at the moment. The site shows a picture of a girl with keywords down the side like Lake Wedowee and Wedowee. This doesn’t mean much, but the exact same screen displays if you go to www.LingerLongerLakeWedowee.com; www.ReynoldsLakeWedowee.com and www.ReynoldsWedowee.com.

To explain a little more of how Linger Longer connects to the Reynolds of Oconee, you just need to visit the website. Linger Longer was the name of the family land generations of Reynolds family used. Linger Longer Development Company was created to develop Reynolds Plantation on Lake Oconee. Linger Longer Road is one of the main roads at Reynolds Plantation, and www.LingerLongerCommunities.com is a website dedicated to development of the Reynolds family. A Reynolds Plantation quarterly publication is also called Linger Longer.

Fireworks use cautioned during Fourth of July

Posted at 8:55 AM, Jun. 22, 2007

We had a good day of rain Tuesday but it was not enough to lift a no burn order for 33 counties in Alabama which includes the Lake Wedowee area. The no burn order, however, was amended this week.

In its original form, the order put a ban on personal fireworks of any kind. State Forester Linda Casey signed an order Wednesday clarifying the use of fireworks in the counties affected by the no burn order.

The new regulation allows ground level fireworks such as sparklers, poppers and basic firecrackers. However, aerial fireworks such as Bottle Rockets, Sky Rockets, Roman Candles and any other launchable fireworks are PROHIBITED unless it is over open water.

If found guilty of violating this order, you could face fines up to $500 and a sentence up to 6 months in the county jail.

Commercial or Municipal fireworks displays do not fall under this category and are permissible based on a permit from the state forester.

Sunset Point 3 Night Giveaway

Posted at 7:16 AM, Jun. 11, 2007

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Roger Ottinger!

Roger & Denise Ottinger, of Douglasville, Georgia visited Sunset Point on Lake Wedowee and registered to win our free 3 night stay at Sunset Point.  Drawing was held and the Ottinger's name was drawn.  Mr. & Mrs. Ottinger has won a complimentary 3 night stay at Sunset Point from Advantage Realty.

Sunset Point holds open houses every Saturday until the end of June from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Sunset Point has monthly drawings each month for a free 3 night stay.  Come and enjoy yourself at Sunset Point with Advantage Realty.