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Tonight while watching one of my favorite movies of all time, I realized that this movie described me every time I left the office, or my house, to go to a For Sale by Owner's home. I left with all the confidence in the world, but upon getting in to the house, I was a wreck and sounded like an idiot!

So thank you Mel and Gene for putting exactly how I feel about taking on a For Sale by Owner. I didn't have to change a word in this dialog, it was perfect!



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22 Comments on How to win over a For Sale by Owner – Attitude is everything!

TC,

Wilder is nuts! Always one of my favorite funny guys!!! Thanks,   Fran

09/04/2008 11:39 PM by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)


Thanks for the laugh, Todd.  It's too real.

09/04/2008 11:48 PM by Dan Coleman (Silverhawk Realty)


I always have to laugh at that scene.  I never connected it to FSBOs before, but now that you mention it .....

09/05/2008 12:18 AM by Susan Neal, Real Estate Broker in Fair Oaks CA (Century 21 Noel David Realty)


People often talk about the classics, but Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder were the best. I had to buy the whole collection from Costco. My kids watch these movies and laugh and laugh. It keeps you on your toes and no matter how many times you watch you discover something new. Thanks Todd for the memories...

09/05/2008 12:22 AM by Paul Henderson (RE/MAX Professionals)


LOL!  PERFECT! And I thought I tryed em all. Can't wait to try this one. I will start watching comedys in a whole new light.

09/05/2008 12:36 AM by Claudia Efthimos (Signature Homes & Estates)


LOL!!! That is a favorite of mine too! "DO NOT OPEN THIS DOOR" !!! Get me the h#$% out of here!!!!

09/05/2008 06:46 AM by Charles McDonald / Your Trusted Broker for Charlottesville Real Estate (RE/MAX Assured Property)


I like that movie too... Wilder is funny!  I guess this does relate to a FSBO meeting  lol...

09/05/2008 07:02 AM by Jon Wnoroski, Summit County Realtor (Geneva Chervenic Realty, Inc.)


Fran - Glad you enjoyed, what are you doing up so late?

Doreen - Well, that is a very good question now isn't it? I'll have to think on that one.

09/05/2008 11:55 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


What is a hoot.  Young FrankenSTEEN, is one of my all time favorties.  I saw it in the theater when I was in high school.  My girls and I get such a kick out of it!

09/05/2008 01:07 PM by Leslie Stewart – Realtor ®, CRS, eCertified (Prudential Real Estate Professionals)


Todd, actually I saw this in reverse...

You are the frustrated guy in chains. The fsbo (Gene) comes to you after he realizes his error in judgement. Everyone lives happily ever after.

09/05/2008 02:15 PM by Dionne Morgan Broker REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty)


Shane - You made me laugh even reading your comment...thanks!

Dan - You can see me pounding on the door to get out can't you?

09/06/2008 12:48 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Tom - I'm glad you enjoyed, so is that how you feel as well?

Susan - I saw it in a whole new light when I watched that night, especially after have been at a FSBO house earlier in the night.

09/15/2008 04:04 PM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Paul - I couldn't agree more, the more you see them the more you laugh. My kids are not quite old enough to show these movies to yet, but I certainly have shown them the 80's show Sledge Hammer and they love that!

Claudia - I didn't mean to see it this way, but there are just some home owners that make you wish you never went in the door. (LOL)

09/15/2008 04:06 PM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Damon - I'm pretty sure he did in the end!

Charles - Exactly, "Don't you know a joke when you hear one?"

09/15/2008 04:08 PM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Jon - That movie really one of the best along with Blazing Saddles and I just saw that and thought about that FSBO and just lost it.

Leslie - Oh, I wish I could have been in that theater when it came out, I can't even imagine how hard that audience laughed.

Victor - Now, go rent the movie and tell me it doesn't apply to most!

09/16/2008 01:22 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Your Washington Co. Real Estate Expert) (Kastings & Associates)


Not quite sure how you made the connection, but there has to be a little humor in everything. It's been so long since I last saw that movie, I forgot how funny Wilder was in it. Thanks for sharing,and good luck with that next FSBO!

09/16/2008 02:33 PM by Donald Apelian "Short Sale Specialist" (Meridian Financial / Save Our Home From Foreclosure)


Todd, That is hysterical.  Putting the FSBO in my mind for the scene had me in tears.  Too funny.

09/17/2008 01:44 PM by Bob Cumiskey, US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor (A 1 Connection Realty, Inc.)


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