Comments on: When Did I Agree to That?! http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/ Conversations in Real Estate Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:36:23 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Adam Chinn http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-844 Adam Chinn Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:15:12 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-844 Great Post Julie, It is very important for anyone signing papers to know what they are signing. As mentioned earlier it is ultimately the responsibility of the person signing, but their agent should make sure that all questions are answered and they understand what they are signing so that there are no surprises. Keep up the great work! Great Post Julie,
It is very important for anyone signing papers to know what they are signing. As mentioned earlier it is ultimately the responsibility of the person signing, but their agent should make sure that all questions are answered and they understand what they are signing so that there are no surprises. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Shokoofeh Nowbakht http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-839 Shokoofeh Nowbakht Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:27:00 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-839 Julie, professionals should at least explain the main points of the cotract so the person knows what is being agreed upon. Julie, professionals should at least explain the main points of the cotract so the person knows what is being agreed upon.

]]> By: Karin C http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-831 Karin C Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:55:07 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-831 It is very important to explain all documents to a client! Especially the contract! Try doing it in Spanish! It is very important to explain all documents to a client! Especially the contract! Try doing it in Spanish!

]]> By: Larry Franzella http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Larry Franzella Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:07:13 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-826 It is always amazing how someone could just let a person sign without knowing that they understand what they are signing. It is always amazing how someone could just let a person sign without knowing that they understand what they are signing.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-824 Nicole Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:47:00 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-824 Julie, that was an excellent blog. I think the majority of buyers and sellers leave the specifics to their Realtors. Not to say you can't trust your Realtor, however when it comes to signing any legally binding contract you need to read the fine print yourself. I recommend giving clients a contract prior to writing or accepting an offer so they have to time to read it and ask questions. We may be out of school, but sometimes you still need to do your homework! Julie, that was an excellent blog. I think the majority of buyers and sellers leave the specifics to their Realtors. Not to say you can’t trust your Realtor, however when it comes to signing any legally binding contract you need to read the fine print yourself. I recommend giving clients a contract prior to writing or accepting an offer so they have to time to read it and ask questions. We may be out of school, but sometimes you still need to do your homework!

]]> By: michael monozon http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-823 michael monozon Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:41:28 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-823 Thanks Julie,you make some great points. It seems we are often feeling too busy to pay attention to the things that matter most.A real estate contract would certainly be at the top of my list of paperwork to understand. The Realtor plays a special role in all this, the consumer needs us to be sure they pay attention, and sometimes we don't. So a chance to remind everyone, be as sure as possible that you are talking with and to your customer, not at them. There is a big difference between listening and hearing. We need both skills Thanks Julie,you make some great points. It seems we are often feeling too busy to pay attention to the things that matter most.A real estate contract would certainly be at the top of my list of paperwork to understand. The Realtor plays a special role in all this, the consumer needs us to be sure they pay attention, and sometimes we don’t. So a chance to remind everyone, be as sure as possible that you are talking with and to your customer, not at them. There is a big difference between listening and hearing. We need both skills

]]> By: Brian Boisson http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-822 Brian Boisson Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:22:13 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-822 Julie, How true! A lot of people would be in different situations today if they took the time to understand what they were doing in not just real estate but all financial actions! Brian Julie,

How true!

A lot of people would be in different situations today if they took the time to understand what they were doing in not just real estate but all financial actions!

Brian

]]> By: Jean Joh http://www.pruvoices.com/2009/03/when-did-i-agree-to-that/comment-page-1/#comment-821 Jean Joh Thu, 19 Mar 2009 03:35:01 +0000 http://www.pruvoices.com/?p=831#comment-821 Great blog Julie! I'll be sure to send this out on twitter as well. It's no surprise that the number of documents can be intimidating to people to try to read and understand, but it's crucial to try to be informed as much as possible. It's also sad if the person's agent didn't take the time to explain at least some of the basic information included in the contract and especially what the different costs would be to the seller. I want my clients to understand what's going on as much as possible, and I love it when they ask questions. With the market and so many regulations changing, it's that much more important that people take the time to understand and that we as agents try to guide them through the process so it's not as overwhelming as it seems on first glance. Great blog Julie! I’ll be sure to send this out on twitter as well. It’s no surprise that the number of documents can be intimidating to people to try to read and understand, but it’s crucial to try to be informed as much as possible. It’s also sad if the person’s agent didn’t take the time to explain at least some of the basic information included in the contract and especially what the different costs would be to the seller. I want my clients to understand what’s going on as much as possible, and I love it when they ask questions. With the market and so many regulations changing, it’s that much more important that people take the time to understand and that we as agents try to guide them through the process so it’s not as overwhelming as it seems on first glance.

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