Need an East Sacramento Agent?

Are home buyers in East Sacramento a dime a dozen these days? That might explain the attitude, I offered to the home buyer who called yesterday morning. We’re in the middle of a seller’s market in Sacramento these days. Lots of buyers, very few sellers. Man, she was in a tizzy. Going on and on about how horrible her last few real estate agents have treated her. One East Sacramento agent kept calling her “friend,” she said, as in “Friend, don’t worry, we’ll write that offer.” Except, he never did. She referred to this agent as cheesebally. I hope nobody ever calls me a cheesebally agent. I don’t know why some agents manage to tick off potential home buyers. I have really no idea.

I suspect this particular home buyer was beginning to think of herself as chopped liver. She has a preapproval letter, plus she’s a conventional buyer with 20% to put down. She’s got the money in her savings account and is able to provide proof of funds. She knows the home she wants to buy. In fact, she’s already identified it. Among all of the homes in East Sacramento, she’s selected hers. How hard can it be to buy it, she wondered?

She had been complaining about this problem to her neighbors when they recalled fondly their own East Sacramento agent. Which happened to be me. I had helped these people buy a home in East Sacramento three years ago. Her neighbors said I was wonderful and suggested she call me. It’s nice to be thought of as wonderful. Beats being a cheeseball, I guess.

I’m always a little bit suspicious when buyers complain about their former real estate agent. Because you never know what they might have done to contribute to the treatment. One thing being an agent as long as I have been an agent has taught me is that there is often two sides to a story. But this buyer seemed pleasant, was qualified to buy and didn’t come across as a nut job — all important components to buying a home. So, I can’t offer an explanation for her struggles.

We wrote a strong offer for that East Sacramento home and delivered it to the listing agent. Didn’t matter that she called me early on a Sunday morning. When a former client sends me a referral, I take care of those people like the precious gems they are. I love referrals. Because criminy, you’ve only got one reputation in this business. If you’re looking for an East Sacramento agent, call Elizabeth Weintraub 916.233.6759. I’ll get the job done.