hippychic823 - another story from years ago...

The agent I was working with kept showing me property outside and way above my pre-qualifed amount.  Out of frustration, maybe some tears greased the way, I was looking at one of those "home" realtor magazines that show listings.  Found one that was affordable, in a doable neighborhood.  Called the listing agent about it.   Went to see him.   The house was not what I wanted and I tearfully told him so.   (It was a mobile home in need of some work.)   He said, well IOBA, tell me what you are looking for.  I am new at this, never sold a house, but if you give me some faith, I will do what I can.

Same visit, we pulled up the perfect house.   Drove out out see it.  Less than 30 days later, I was moving in.   The house was in the area I had wanted, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, large yard, off the main street, walking distance to the library, post office, grocery store, park, and metro.   Wow.   AND under budget!  AND move in ready!

I was sooo upset with the previous realtor -- we had driven past the house several times and I had pointed it out to her and asked her about it.  She told me I didn't want that house.

After I moved in, I sent her a nice thank you note, fired her, and told her I was in my new home.  And yes, of course, I included my return address on the envelope.   Never heard from her again.

*** this was before the internet as we know it today.  I found the listing by going through the master paper list the young, inexperienced realtor gave to me.