Comments on: Out-of-town buyer uses out-of-town broker in 2008 and this is what happens http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/ Greenwich, Connecticut real estate, politics, etc. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:31:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Anonymous http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24841 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:20:33 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24841 I can vouch for Richard. I’ve read his postings.

Not bright enough to advise anyone on anything. Let alone real estate.

]]> By: Richard http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24768 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:34:44 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24768 It occurs to me that my sharing the same first name as the real estate agent I just recommended might make people wonder if I am in fact that agent shameless shilling for myself. This is not the case.

I have been commenting here long enough that Chris can assure you that I’m not clever enough to be a real estate agent. If you decide to talk to Richard, you can tell him he was recommended by Richard French, and that we still love the house he helped us buy in 2003.

]]> By: Richard http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24766 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:55:06 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24766 Buyer, I live in Westchester and can recommend an excellent buyer’s agent – I’ve bought two houses with him.

http://www.buywestchesterhomes.com/

Ask for Richard Marsico. First rate agent and terrific guy.

]]> By: knowwheretolive http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24759 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:30:44 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24759 Buyer:

You rent for a year then you buy…advice given to me many years ago from a realtor.

]]> By: Buyer http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24752 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:56:34 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24752 Ah, Mr Fountain, that’s the rub. I know who to call and when I start looking at houses in Greenwich next month. But what if I dare to consider joining the unworthy masses in Westchester — maybe those schlubs in Rye or Bronxville — then I’m in trouble. Don’t know of any realtors in other towns with the moxy to write a blog like this.

]]> By: christopherfountain http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24747 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:54:36 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24747 Well gee, Buyer, I guess I’d look for a sarcastic blogger who maintained a daily blog about real estate (and other things) related to the town you’re interested in. I’ll think about that and get back to you with a recommendation.

]]> By: christopherfountain http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24746 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:53:05 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24746 Depends what stage the foreclosure’s in, CC. If early, maybe. Generally, once a lender sours on a borrower, it wants nothing to do with him. But if a credit worthy buyer appears and the banks is offered the opportunity to exchange a non-performing loan for a good one, it can be done. Owner financing requires some equity left in the house and these days, a house bought after 2001 with a 80/20 mortgage doesn’t have any.

]]> By: Buyer http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24743 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:08:22 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24743 Anonymous’s question makes we wonder how an out of town buyer with minimal familiarity with Greenwich or any other town should pick a broker. If Buyer is looking at X town, does not know anyone who lives there, yet wants to look at houses and learn the neighborhoods, where should they start? What tips can you offer for finding a great buyer’s broker?

]]> By: cos cobber http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24742 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:44 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24742 how about seller financing?
An eminent default on a seller’s note might encourage both parties to work together again

]]> By: Old School Grump http://christopherfountain.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/out-of-town-buyer-uses-out-of-town-broker-in-2008-and-this-is-what-happens/#comment-24738 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:55:38 +0000 http://christopherfountain.com/?p=20481#comment-24738 Cos Cobber at 4:20, I agree with you that it’s odd there are so many short termers. Forgetting the financial aspects, who the hell wants to go through the aggravation of moving in and out of a massive house every 12 or 18 months?

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