That Saturday afternoon, I was so sad. I was really looking forward as the unit I saw was the BEST among the ones I have seen. Then I locked myself and I prayed. This time I prayed differently. Remember I used to pray only 1 sentence?
I prayed differently this round and it went:
- Pray for the owner to remember me and have a special feeling towards me
- Pray for the other prospects that come and the prospects wont like the place
- Pray specifically that it will be $A-40k
I prayed this everyday since Saturday until....
On Monday 29th June
Agent: Rachel, u sure u want to let go?
Me: Holding to my principles..yes. I am only willing to go at the said price
Agent: If you really like it, why not compromise nearer to the owner's price?
Me: Nah... its ok la. You let go
Agent: ok la. alright.
I still continued praying cos as long as it is NOT sold, I have a chance right?
Then on 2nd July, Thur
Agent: Rachel, the unit is yours
Me: Huh?
Agent: Owner said particularly sell to you only
Me: Really?
Agent: There are others whom offered the owner at higher price than you. but Owner said, sell to you
Me: Oh Thank you thank you. Tonight I pass you CASH.
Agent: No need la. Cheque..
Me: Ok. See you at the owners place.
After putting down the phone, I was so happy and in fact disbelief cos how come God answered my prayer. Then I asked God for forgiveness and thank Him again and again!
At night.... went to the owner's place
We did the transaction and signed some forms.
The owner's wife then related how she felt comfortable with me, and how cute Philip was and that we are genuine good people whom will take good care of the place..
... Then talk talk talk... found out that the daughter study in Sri Nobel (fyi, we have special relationship with Clarine Chun), then found out the owner work in Sime Darby XXX (fyi, my mom worked in Sime Darby for 25 yrs)...the more we talk, the more we got excited! Some more church-goers to Calvary Church, Damansara Heights.
Ok, first hurdle done
Now, second hurdle is getting the S&P, Loan, etc.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Choosing the Unit - Part 2
Thank God, I found another agent and I am so happy to know she is an experience one. When I meet her, I can sense she is mature and experience. She took me to see 2 units. (Unit-x, Unit-y)
About a week later, I called her.
Me: I want to buy unit-X
Agent: Sorry. Just sold. Before you called me, I just sold. Collecting the cheque in the evening
Me: bump. Heartache.
Agent: There is another seller. U interested to view? The seller just contacted me. I myself have not even seen the unit. The seller said her unit is very nice and priced at $A.
Me: Wah Piang. $A? same price as a duplex already wor...
Agent: I have not seen the place yet. Normally seller will say their unit is very nice, well maintain to jack the price. But we see the place first ok?
Me: ok
~~ At night.. ~~
Agent: We see the place first then comment/discuss the price ok?
Me: ok
Me: Wah......... really nice. Better than Unit-x. (Unit-x is $A-80k)
Agent: its really nice. really very well maintained and well-kept
Me, Agent, Owner all talk talk about place. But no price talk cos need to be ethical as any pricing negotiation must go through Agent
We left the place
Me: through ur many years of experience, tell me, how much you think is worth for this unit?
Agent: $A-40k
Me: ok. that's the price you offer the owner. I trust your judgment
Friday-morning
Agent: Rachel, owner said $A-30k is the best
Me: I think first, but we go Saturday again to see
Saturday-afternoon
Agent: Rachel, the owner said $A-30k is the lowest he will go
Me: Heartache. Burden. Ok la. You tell him I am willing to "let-go". I wont compromise.
Agent: ok. I will open this opportunity to my other clients
That Saturday afternoon, I was so sad. I was really looking forward as the unit I saw was the BEST among the ones I have seen. Then I locked myself and I prayed. This time I prayed differently. Remember I used to pray only 1 sentence?
I prayed differently this round like this:
- Pray for the owner to remember me and have a special feeling towards me
- Pray for the other prospects that come and the prospects wont like the place
- Pray specifically that it will be $A-40k
I prayed this everyday since Saturday until....
About a week later, I called her.
Me: I want to buy unit-X
Agent: Sorry. Just sold. Before you called me, I just sold. Collecting the cheque in the evening
Me: bump. Heartache.
Agent: There is another seller. U interested to view? The seller just contacted me. I myself have not even seen the unit. The seller said her unit is very nice and priced at $A.
Me: Wah Piang. $A? same price as a duplex already wor...
Agent: I have not seen the place yet. Normally seller will say their unit is very nice, well maintain to jack the price. But we see the place first ok?
Me: ok
~~ At night.. ~~
Agent: We see the place first then comment/discuss the price ok?
Me: ok
Me: Wah......... really nice. Better than Unit-x. (Unit-x is $A-80k)
Agent: its really nice. really very well maintained and well-kept
Me, Agent, Owner all talk talk about place. But no price talk cos need to be ethical as any pricing negotiation must go through Agent
We left the place
Me: through ur many years of experience, tell me, how much you think is worth for this unit?
Agent: $A-40k
Me: ok. that's the price you offer the owner. I trust your judgment
Friday-morning
Agent: Rachel, owner said $A-30k is the best
Me: I think first, but we go Saturday again to see
Saturday-afternoon
Agent: Rachel, the owner said $A-30k is the lowest he will go
Me: Heartache. Burden. Ok la. You tell him I am willing to "let-go". I wont compromise.
Agent: ok. I will open this opportunity to my other clients
That Saturday afternoon, I was so sad. I was really looking forward as the unit I saw was the BEST among the ones I have seen. Then I locked myself and I prayed. This time I prayed differently. Remember I used to pray only 1 sentence?
I prayed differently this round like this:
- Pray for the owner to remember me and have a special feeling towards me
- Pray for the other prospects that come and the prospects wont like the place
- Pray specifically that it will be $A-40k
I prayed this everyday since Saturday until....
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Choosing the Unit - Part 1
Every-time after seeing the units, I would try to visualized if I would to stay there, where I would put the furniture, TVs and such.
When I saw a particular unit that I liked, my visualization would be even deeper. I will keep thinking about it for a few days. During the few days, I will also pray asking God, "God, if that place is for me, means its for me". I prayed this sentence over and over again.
There was 1 unit that I particularly liked. I made an offer, but the agent refused it. I really didn't like young agents because I think they are there to make $. By right, when I make an offer, the agent must revert to the owner. That why if I had a chance to speak to the owner, I believe I will win in my negotiation skills!!!!
Once I went for viewing. This another young agent had the chic to bring another 8 prospects at the same time. Talking about professionalism!!
At the meantime, someone wanted to rent my house in USJ and paid good money. I was very gan-cheong as they wanted to move in asap. So how? move back to my parents?
Thank God, I found another agent (This is Chooi Kuan) and I am so happy to know she is an experience one. When I meet her, I can sense she is mature and experience. She took me to see 2 units. (Unit-x, Unit-y)
When I saw a particular unit that I liked, my visualization would be even deeper. I will keep thinking about it for a few days. During the few days, I will also pray asking God, "God, if that place is for me, means its for me". I prayed this sentence over and over again.
There was 1 unit that I particularly liked. I made an offer, but the agent refused it. I really didn't like young agents because I think they are there to make $. By right, when I make an offer, the agent must revert to the owner. That why if I had a chance to speak to the owner, I believe I will win in my negotiation skills!!!!
Once I went for viewing. This another young agent had the chic to bring another 8 prospects at the same time. Talking about professionalism!!
At the meantime, someone wanted to rent my house in USJ and paid good money. I was very gan-cheong as they wanted to move in asap. So how? move back to my parents?
Thank God, I found another agent (This is Chooi Kuan) and I am so happy to know she is an experience one. When I meet her, I can sense she is mature and experience. She took me to see 2 units. (Unit-x, Unit-y)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Agent Type #4
This is what I call Professional..or is it meeting my standards/expectation?
There are 2 agents which I want to comment.
Firstly is Chooi Kuan - she is the one who found me my unit.
Secondly is Rose - she is the one who sold my USJ unit.
Both of them are very experience and the way they talk, you know they have been in the field long enough. They take passion of what they are doing. They take initiative to get to know you better. They take initiate to know your requirements.
I will blog in detail about the 2 properties later.
There are 2 agents which I want to comment.
Firstly is Chooi Kuan - she is the one who found me my unit.
Secondly is Rose - she is the one who sold my USJ unit.
Both of them are very experience and the way they talk, you know they have been in the field long enough. They take passion of what they are doing. They take initiative to get to know you better. They take initiate to know your requirements.
I will blog in detail about the 2 properties later.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Agent Type #3
Ooo I tell you, this agent is the worst. His name is Agent E.
1_ You call him, he dont pick up the phone. He prefers communication via SMS.
2) You asked him about the particular unit, he will say FIXED PRICE, HIGH FLOOR.
So, I ask him what floor is it, he say above 10. High Floor, High Price. Oi, already pissed me off. I am a genuine buyer and he cant even tell me which floor. So I had to probe, between 10-15, 15-20..and he just say 10-15 EVEN UNTIL the day , outside the condo.
3) You asked for an appointment to view the place, he says HAVE TO WAIT. Cos the unit is rented out and the tenant is ALWAYS not in. Gosh, if the owner sincerely wants to sell, he must give keys right
4) On the day of appointment, HE WAS LATE.
5) He is YOUNG and thinks he is a SMART(ass)
6) He is purposely late cos he was not sure if the tenant was in. You knew why, because its the owner that arrange with the tenant and not him. So he is making calls to owner, owner-to tenant, tenant to owner and owner to him..back and forth
7) My my..comes the surprise. I was the first to arrive for the appointment. later, a flock of people came. it was like a GROUP VISIT. how Unprofessional.
8) He was still unsure if the tenant was in, cos we dont have access to enter the condo. So he uses the ROCK(s) to throw at the window............Please guess, what do you think the GROUP SIZE was???? Winner will get a prize
9) So came the time we went in. Group visit is so unprofessional cos he cant cope with all the questions. We went to see the UNIT. I ALMOST 99% bought it .. WHY..although with all the unprofessional-ism, the unit bear a special number which I *heart* ---- YES YES YES, the unit number is with my SAME BIRTHDAY NUMBER.
10) ok, we viewed the unit. My mom, my brother and my son DIDNT LIKE IT AT ALL. The tenant macam run away people cos no lights in the house. They didnt pay electricity. We asked to on the lights and they said KIDS SLEEPING. However it was so tempting..cos how coincident you can get the same unit number as my birthday right...
11) After that night, the agent again SMS.................. but after I thought thru, no la. The unit is not for me after all. I believe there are other more beautiful units.
Update: The Agent contacted me recently asking me if I had bought...**he smsed** and I totally ignored him.
1_ You call him, he dont pick up the phone. He prefers communication via SMS.
2) You asked him about the particular unit, he will say FIXED PRICE, HIGH FLOOR.
So, I ask him what floor is it, he say above 10. High Floor, High Price. Oi, already pissed me off. I am a genuine buyer and he cant even tell me which floor. So I had to probe, between 10-15, 15-20..and he just say 10-15 EVEN UNTIL the day , outside the condo.
3) You asked for an appointment to view the place, he says HAVE TO WAIT. Cos the unit is rented out and the tenant is ALWAYS not in. Gosh, if the owner sincerely wants to sell, he must give keys right
4) On the day of appointment, HE WAS LATE.
5) He is YOUNG and thinks he is a SMART(ass)
6) He is purposely late cos he was not sure if the tenant was in. You knew why, because its the owner that arrange with the tenant and not him. So he is making calls to owner, owner-to tenant, tenant to owner and owner to him..back and forth
7) My my..comes the surprise. I was the first to arrive for the appointment. later, a flock of people came. it was like a GROUP VISIT. how Unprofessional.
8) He was still unsure if the tenant was in, cos we dont have access to enter the condo. So he uses the ROCK(s) to throw at the window............Please guess, what do you think the GROUP SIZE was???? Winner will get a prize
9) So came the time we went in. Group visit is so unprofessional cos he cant cope with all the questions. We went to see the UNIT. I ALMOST 99% bought it .. WHY..although with all the unprofessional-ism, the unit bear a special number which I *heart* ---- YES YES YES, the unit number is with my SAME BIRTHDAY NUMBER.
10) ok, we viewed the unit. My mom, my brother and my son DIDNT LIKE IT AT ALL. The tenant macam run away people cos no lights in the house. They didnt pay electricity. We asked to on the lights and they said KIDS SLEEPING. However it was so tempting..cos how coincident you can get the same unit number as my birthday right...
11) After that night, the agent again SMS.................. but after I thought thru, no la. The unit is not for me after all. I believe there are other more beautiful units.
Update: The Agent contacted me recently asking me if I had bought...**he smsed** and I totally ignored him.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Agent Type #2
I met this agent #2 twice. At 2 different sites. Always came in pair. 2 guys. *dunno gay or not* but didnt sound like it.
They are young. Can consider them for future use. However between Agent #1 and Agent #2, I'll choose Agent #1 - more professional.
So weakness- Agent must know their property well. The details. When I saw the first unit, it was also Agent #2 first time. He didn't know where things were like where was the 2nd bath, what bedroom is this, how many fans, etc... So product knowledge FAILED. Even if his first time obtaining the unit, he should recee or learn up before engaging a client..right? agree?
They are young. Can consider them for future use. However between Agent #1 and Agent #2, I'll choose Agent #1 - more professional.
So weakness- Agent must know their property well. The details. When I saw the first unit, it was also Agent #2 first time. He didn't know where things were like where was the 2nd bath, what bedroom is this, how many fans, etc... So product knowledge FAILED. Even if his first time obtaining the unit, he should recee or learn up before engaging a client..right? agree?
Agent Type #1
I encountered many many type of agents while searching for my property. Hence, I'll share the experiences.
Most of the listing, on newspaper or online are by agents. Some are NOT real agents. They are sub-agents or "friend-friend" agent.
The first agent I met was G (need to withhold the name) He contacted me after I left my enquiry online. He was professional to call and not sms (plus point).
He called to say he has a property..a property of not my choice but would I want to explore others? Of course I said SURE. At least this type of agent takes note of your needs/requirement. Furthermore, its Good to Explore.
So off we went to view the place. He and his colleague arrived before I did. (another plus point). He has keys to the place and the place was empty. After viewing, I didn't quite like the property as it was a bit old, about 8 years old. So during the meet up session, they asked more about my requirements.
In less than a week, they found another property. However this property was "not theirs". Meaning this agent found this unit through another agent. Thus, in most cases if the buyer decides to buy, the commission will be split.
Again, off we went to view it. I love the place very much. A quick call to my banker and he said the asking price is slightly above market value. So I told the agent that rm310k was my price. The agent was professional enough to asked the other agent to talk to the owner. However the agent ON THE SPOT rejected the request. Come on, if you dont ask the owner, you think the owner wont reduce? The agent said the OWNER said FIRM price. You see, human change. Some things, in matter of days or hours or weeks can CHANGE. If the owner said firm last 2 weeks, it does not mean this 2 weeks? AT LEAST ASK!!!!!
A week later, agent G asked if I am willing to accept the asking price. I said no. Basically agent G was professional and helpful, but his middle-man was NOT. Although I like the place, but I should not give in. I should not be anxious and regret later right?
Would I work along with Agent G in the future? Definitely and wished he has more units at hand. Btw, Agent G territory is in MK, Solaris, Dutamas area. If you want a good deal around there, he should be the one.
Most of the listing, on newspaper or online are by agents. Some are NOT real agents. They are sub-agents or "friend-friend" agent.
The first agent I met was G (need to withhold the name) He contacted me after I left my enquiry online. He was professional to call and not sms (plus point).
He called to say he has a property..a property of not my choice but would I want to explore others? Of course I said SURE. At least this type of agent takes note of your needs/requirement. Furthermore, its Good to Explore.
So off we went to view the place. He and his colleague arrived before I did. (another plus point). He has keys to the place and the place was empty. After viewing, I didn't quite like the property as it was a bit old, about 8 years old. So during the meet up session, they asked more about my requirements.
In less than a week, they found another property. However this property was "not theirs". Meaning this agent found this unit through another agent. Thus, in most cases if the buyer decides to buy, the commission will be split.
Again, off we went to view it. I love the place very much. A quick call to my banker and he said the asking price is slightly above market value. So I told the agent that rm310k was my price. The agent was professional enough to asked the other agent to talk to the owner. However the agent ON THE SPOT rejected the request. Come on, if you dont ask the owner, you think the owner wont reduce? The agent said the OWNER said FIRM price. You see, human change. Some things, in matter of days or hours or weeks can CHANGE. If the owner said firm last 2 weeks, it does not mean this 2 weeks? AT LEAST ASK!!!!!
A week later, agent G asked if I am willing to accept the asking price. I said no. Basically agent G was professional and helpful, but his middle-man was NOT. Although I like the place, but I should not give in. I should not be anxious and regret later right?
Would I work along with Agent G in the future? Definitely and wished he has more units at hand. Btw, Agent G territory is in MK, Solaris, Dutamas area. If you want a good deal around there, he should be the one.
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