Dear So and So

[Blueberry]

Thanks, Indy. We've asked that people take their shoes off (including in the showing instructions), and have a shoe tray by the front door. They just aren't very good at complying. It's definitely not the norm around here.

The first few showings were bumpy because (unbeknownst to us) the housekeepers hadn't paid the attention to detail we wanted, our agent didn't catch it, and the house was sort of a mess (piles of magazines the housekeeper wanted so we didn't recycle, furniture pulled out). We've gotten feedback that it's showing well from lots of agents (including the ones who didn't realize we only have 1 bath) since we've been doing what I think we need to do.

I still say we're lucky. We're mostly not taking this to heart. We've only been on the market a week and 2 days, and we're showing multiple times most days - so great news there. We've heard suggestions of offers, but nothing yet. We came home from California with a really crappy bug and it's taking us a while to shake it (not to mention we're coughing a lot at night - so not sleeping). Things just seem so much worse when you don't feel good. And this is such an emotional process to begin with. I'm glad I have TE as a place to vent!

[indysteel]

That's great that you're getting good traffic. Hopefully, you'll get a nibble/bite soon! Sending positive vibes your way!

[Blueberry]

Oh boy - more real estate agent issues.

Dear showing agents:

Lock the frigging door. It's not that hard. My back door should NOT have been standing open when I got home (don't know if you left it unlocked and it blew open, or you left it open). Not cool. Glad nothing (that I see) is missing - but I'm going to be a little paranoid for a while. I'm *really* trying to be good about not flipping out about the house being on the market and trudging through it - but this *is not helping*.

[Sky King]

Blueberry,
When I sold my last place, I wouldn't leave the house until I saw the whites of their eyes. I would take the dog and go for a walk. (I worked from home) So at least I knew if they showed up and I never gave them more than 30 minutes and usually did a loop so I could see the house and tell if the cars were still there. Good Luck!

[VeganBikeChick]

Dear Karma,

Thank you for being so kind to me lately; now if only you could find me a job where I want to be.

Thanks,
Not Asking Too Much

[alexis_the_tiny]

(((Blueberry))) Boy, that sounds like fun. Not. Maybe they need visual cues. Like "Please take off your shoes" and "Please lock the door" signs where appropriate. Some people just can't do without visual prompts. I have lots of PDFs for signs like that and will happily share. Good luck with the house.

[OakLeaf]

Dear neighbor,

It's good that you like to keep your driveway looking nice. But it is really not necessary to use your two-stroke leaf blower to blow each leaf off the second it falls from the tree. And even if it were, it shouldn't take more than a few seconds per leaf.

[snapdragen]

Dear neighbor,

It's good that you like to keep your driveway looking nice. But it is really not necessary to use your two-stroke leaf blower to blow each leaf off the second it falls from the tree. And even if it were, it shouldn't take more than a few seconds per leaf.

Oh gawd, I had a neighbor like that. He'd chase one leaf around his yard. I feel your pain OakLeaf.