How is a Real Estate Transaction Like Dating?
I heard an analogy today that just made me smile.
Inspecting available possibilities = Previewing Homes
Starting to Date = Open Listing
Going Steady = Exclusive Listing
Engagement = Escrow
Marriage = Close of Escrow
Separation = Notice of Default
Divorce = Foreclosure
Can you think of any other ways that a real estate transaction is like dating?
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Hey Christine, nice blog. I met you over at Raincamp and when I get some things tamed down, will check in with you. Hope your business is booming. As for dating, what happens if I put 2-3 offers out for buyers or if I receive multiple offers on a list... am I a polygamist? :)
funny post! here's another one since you concluded with "divorce":
Dating again - Back on the market!
Makes sense and the aftermath financially can be as devasting to the human spirit as divorice. These are tough times on peoples emotions.
Makes sense and the aftermath financially can be as devasting to the human spirit as divorice. These are tough times on peoples emotions.
Unaccepted Offer = One-night stand.
I'm afraid to ask what you think of the slinky investment property?
So true and very funny! I had never thought about real estate being so closely related to dating.
Stefan - I'll look forward to hearing from you and am glad that you're busy.
As to multiple offers, I think you're fine as long as you only accept one ; )
Chris and Maria - I love it!
Ted - It really can which is part of why I try so hard to find ways to help my clients avoid foreclosure/divorce.
Jane - Good one!
Todd - Blind date that your friend said "has possibilities"?
Coleen - I thougt this was fun.
Funny! Thanks for sharing.
Christine you are right on the money with how these terms match up so well:)
Debbie - I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Bill - It really worked out well.