Update: I signed the release form but before faxing it back to my agent I decided to call the buyer directly and ask why they were no longer willing to look at a 2nd appraisal. He said they were, that they felt they were left in the dark after hearing something about a 2nd appraisal, and someone sent THEM the release, they didn't request it. Sounds like their agent is not doing her job. Anyway, we had a nice conversation; they are still interested. I started the conversation by telling him I would be happy to sign and fax the release if that's what they wanted. I didn't want him to think I was calling to influence him, or change his mind. He said they were still interested. The bad news is, the appraiser I want to use is not going to be able to get to it for 2-3 weeks. UGH! The beat goes on...

 

Well, that's encouraging news, anyway.

You still coming up here anytime soon?

JonasM

 

Very strange...I hope it works out - whenever!

 

As your Granny always says, "Keep hope alive!" Things have a habit of working out better than we expect sometimes. Hang in there, G-1.

 

^ If I ever change my signature that I use to brag about my S2000 adventures, I will start with that line, Granny. As your Granny always says, "Keep hope alive!"

 

That seems odd in today's market........ must be busy with bank foreclosures.

 

Actually he is a builder.

 

Leaving Sunday.

 

That is also odd. With all the unsold houses on the market (in some parts of the country), I thought the builders should be idle by now. So why is this builder so busy? Must be a good market where you are in Ohio. It is a good construction market here in the CA Bay Area as well.

 

There are a number of houses being built just down the street from me - a whole subdivision with the sign outside stating a base price that is nearly double the average home price in the area. Lots of places I drive every day seem to have new homes going up.

A house my father wanted (and got bad offer advice from my real estate agent brother) sold for about 4K under asking, and the final price was higher than it sold for 8 years ago.

The big boom over the past years didn't seem to hit here in Ohio much, and the big bust seems to have only minimal affect. Of course, some areas are affected more than others.



JonasM