Thursday, August 13, 2009

Trying to Sell the House

So I work from home right? And we are trying to sell our house. A couple is coming back with their agent today, for the 3rd time, which is good news. Except, they want me out of the house. Well, my office is in my house, my phone, computer, printer and all the tools I use to do my job are in my house. What am I supposed to do, carry everything with me to Dunkin Donuts and hope that my wireless works? Yes, I understand that I need to sell the house but can't you people discuss things upstairs in my kitchen, on the other side of my house where I can't hear you? NO, I have to leave.

I told my agent that I can't. I'd be glad to sit out in my backyard where I can easily have access to my wireless and all my stuff, including my home phone which my clients do call me on. She called their agent and they agreed that would be okay. So here's the good news...It's freaking 90+ degrees outside and my stupid lawn maintenance company is running 3 days behind so today, of all days, they are mowing and weed whacking in my backyard...at 9:30am, just when these people are supposed to arrive.

So much for getting my work done. Cross your fingers that they like the house and don't make an insulting offer like the people last night. $80K under our asking price. Just stop! Don't look in my neighborhood and go back to your stupid condo! And if your agent is telling you that the market is going to drop another 16% over the next few months, save your money and buy then! It's such an insult and contradiction!