Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA I have seen some listing agents hide the fact about flooding  - and pretended not to know anything about it - in some of the homes that I have shown to my buyers. And I warned my buyers about that.

Needless to say, we did not buy the home. And buyers liked what I knew about the area.

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA that is fantastic information you were able to share.  I hope the ink is now dry on his offer

That was a wonderfuly reply to a question..you own them!

Very unique scenario Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA Hope the buyer is interested enough to write a contract.

My story didn't occur during a showing but still worth a few words.  After picking up my grandson at middle school I told him about a house a few blocks behind his school.  A doctor had murdered his wife in another state, bought a house in Erie with his mistress and buried her body in the basement.  Needless to say my grandson shuttered & wanted to change the story.

I made them aware of a wildlife corridor....during the day, birds belting out tunes. At night, hoot owls and miscellaneous all come out to play

It really was a wonderful house.

Open design, great family room, private back yard, wired for security, all the safety devices guarding the pool.

Places where the kids could have fun. One in incubation. 11 months and 23 months. A potential for three boys!

The private back yard, I point out, joins the Starkey Wilderness Preserve. You will be able to see the most incredible wildlife ever, including endangered, rarely seen my others, migratory birds. What a priveledge that will be.

But see were the ground has been turn over by those cypress trees? See those tunnels going through the muhly grass?  Those tell the rest of the story. The torn up ground was created by wild boars. These are vicious critters. The tunnels, they are created by alligators moving from the pond across the street to the marsh in the woods. And of course alwasy present is the rarely seen pack of coyotes  that pray on defenseless house cats. That elevation with all the broken concrete, that will be the hideout for at least a dozen rattle snakes. 

With these babies you have, I want you to be fully aware you must be vigilant. 

Whoa . . .  that was an exceptional reply, especially since you knew facts and they were detailed . . .  You Rock!, Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA!! 

That is awesome! A LOT of people don't know that commercial tenants within city limits of the 3 municipalities of our County are subject to a 2% lease privilege tax. Lease space just beyond city limits and avoid the tax.
ALSO . . . a few homeowners in a subdivision with special privileges 'seceded' from the HOA and have no privileges. Many think ( and agents have represented in listings) a new owner can apply and be let back in. They can't. LOL

So often people wonder about the "value" of a Realtor.  This is a clear demonstration of going above and beyond in knowing your market.  Great job; if I am ever moving your way I will give you a call.  ‪#‎kwnona‬

Well, that is a very specific knowledge of that location, I do not think most of us would know such....:)

You seem to have hit just the right button! Distances from fire engine companies also play a role in the insurance premium of a home.

I can't put my finger o any one thing, but I spill the beans on everyting I know...both negative and positive

If that changes will you update them?

Can't trump that! That level of service is truly exceptional!

Geez Ryan,  I don't think my time spent snowmaking will ever supply me with answers comperable to yours, nor will there be in questions that would require an answer involving that field.  Its OK though.  I had a good time.   Kudos on your public service and thank you.  Mark

 I have seen sellers hide all sorts of issues that would blow the deal. Some of those were so well done that I had to take a triple take.

Good reply to your buyers.  You clearly knew what you were talking about.

Ryan,

I love the story, and that little something relates to your knowledge.  This is why we preach to learn everything little thing you can about your marketplace regardless of how trivial it may seem to others. You can never know too much about your area.  A

Wow super cool knowledge regarding emergency response

Great job! 

How awesome are you! I don't have a particular example but after living in the area for as long as I have, I hope I can give some insight to my buyers!

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA - that is very impressive. You certainly had up close and personal information to share.

Wow, I bet you blew their socks off!

great advice for the buyer! You really know your stuff

Knowledge of the area is definitely a key factor lost on some agents.

That is very neat Ryan, and have shared issues I had with my I-beam which caused structural issues with my home.  Pulte's 10 year structural warranty was still in effect, and they paid.

You certainly have an advantage here Ryan!