I was hosting an Open House, when a middle aged man walked in and told me immediately that he will not be using a real estate agent for his purchase because "he was an experienced buyer and felt comfortable negotiating on his own".
I nodded my head in understanding, and the rest of the viewing went like this:
#1 
Him: "I'm really glad you were hosting an Open House today because I've been waiting to see this building, but no one has had an Open House."
Me: "Well I am glad you were able to make it! You know - if you were working with an agent they would be able to schedule you viewings at whichever property you'd like, at your convenience."
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#2
Him: "Do you know if anyone is having an Open House in the building across the street? I've been wanting to see that one, too."
Me: "Just so you are aware, that complex has had a series of water issues and water insurance claims in the past few months, so the strata is still calculating whether there may be special levies to come in the following months, and there is still plenty of damage to be repaired. I would recommend you do plently of research before purchasing in that complex right now."
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#3
Him: "Once I buy a place, I plan to get a short term rental license and rent it while I'm gone - it's my principal residence, so I know it's allowed."
Me: "Unfortunately, for the time being, the City of Kelowna is no longer accepting applications for short term rental licenses, regardless of whether you are following the new rules and bylaws."
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The point is - EVEN IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE NEGOTIATING ON YOUR OWN, USE A PROFESSIONAL AGENT! THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE TRANSACTION THAN THE PRICE!#kelowna #kelownarealestate #realestate #buyinkelowna #sellinkelowna #okanagan #kelownarealtor #kelownasmallbusiness #kelownatourism #shorttermrental #insurance #buyersagent
