IF IT SOUNDS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE IT PROBABLY IS.
We've waited a few days to share the NOT so fun news. We were the first family to sign up for the new subdivision with the AMAZING prices on beautiful new homes. It was a deal we just could not pass up even though it would have put us at the top of our budget. Well, the salesman had three families signed up like us. We signed all the dotted lines and the contract then needed to be signed by the "seller"/investors to be binding. He was supposed to fax it to us within 5 business days. He didn't. I left messages asking what the deal was and he responded saying he was working out some kinks but not to worry and he'd be in touch. We repeated this pattern for almost two weeks. Finally he was straight up a few days ago and said, "The investors reviewed the plans and decided the homes need to be marked up....$20,000 - $30,000." We were devastated. NO we can't work with the new pricing. NO we don't understand how this drastic of a change could happen. YES we understand what you're saying and we are no longer even remotely interested. To his credit the guy was practically in tears. He is embarrassed, angry, and humilated but the guys with the money have the last say.
Our final word on this matter is that this subdivision is likely doomed to fail now. This is a rural area and word of mouth is more powerful than any advertising they might do. Besides, Brian and I might not be financially powerful people but we are influential with our ties to the community. Between his job at the school district, my job at the newspaper, his job at the radio station we know and communicate with practically every city, county, and state official. That's not to mention that Brian is active on the chamber of commerce, I run a community program at the library, Brian works with a many area families whose children are students of his program.... the list goes on. So we will not hestitate to share our experience when it comes up.
We would have been really good people to know and to have live in their subdivision. Too bad for them!
6 comments:
That's awful. I hate it when the price offered changes for some reason. They should've done their research first and offered the final price in the first place. That's just poor business. I hope you guys can still find a home or something.
That sucks! I can feel your frustration and now I'm mad too! Well, dang. You still plan on house hunting though, right? You guys deserve a great house. Good luck!
Idiots! Not you, them. Maybe you should have explained just who they were talking to and maybe they would offer you a lower price anyway...what a bunch of chumps. And I am planning on responding to the "tag"...I have a couple posts backlogged.
Im so sorry guys.
Sorry...house hunting can be such a frustrating and hassling experience. I hope you don't get too discouraged and find something soon. Maybe the Lord has other plans for you in a different neighborhood. Sounds like the seller/developer wasn't too diligent with his budgeting.
Kristin.... that is horrible!!!! I was so excited for you guys, it sounded like a great deal. I really hope you can find something that is a) worth buying, and b) at a decent price. Good luck
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