Welcome To the Neighborhood Stanley
November 18th, 2007 Categories: Around Arlington County, Buyers, Shirlington
I stopped by the sales office late this afternoon. Although they claim to be open, the office was severely under-staffed. With only one sales person working with previously scheduled appointments, anyone who walked in had to wait. There wasn’t even a receptionist. I don’t think they are writing contracts yet. It seems to be a meet and greet this week.
At least while I was there, any walk-in had to wait to get any information.
Three people walked out without talking to the sales person while I was waiting to introduce myself to the sales person and another couple was told they would be contacted for an appointment. I guess there was a high volume of people who registered on the Stanley Martin website. They are trying to met with all those people. Although the couple that was turned away did registered on their website.
I was there for a less than a half hour and and there were six groups that passed through the office. That’s pretty good traffic for a market that supposed to be slow.
But, for gosh sakes, people– HIRE A BUYER’s AGENT! Not one of the groups I saw had an agent. Tell me why you don’t want someone to represent you. I want to hear from you.
I guess Stanley Martin wasn’t expecting such a high turn out– especially the weekend before Thanksgiving. As we say in this business– it’s a good problem to have.
They are working quickly to put up the first models.
This was the first row of town homes last week.
This is that same row today.
At least I was able to pick up some floor plans today. I’ll post more once I can finally meet with the sales person. I wasn’t expecting to get her time today, we’ve been communicating through email and I knew she would be busy today.
Welcome to the neighborhood Stanley.
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Two great points Mary: where were the Builder Agents, support or something… and I too am constantly amazed about the lack of understanding about Buyer Agents…
here is a link to my post on why Buyers ALWAYS Need a Buyer Agent– and why they don’t… http://www.charlottecommunitiesonline.com/2007/11/09/buyer-agents-why-you-always-need-a-good-buyer-agentask-the-broker/
And it sounds like from what you have written northern Virgina Buyers lose their right to (seller paid) Buyer representation if they walk in the first time without an Agent. Wow, that isn’t the way down here…
Terry McDonald Charlotte NC
Mary - I think you’re right about these home buyers needing a buyer’s agent. I’ll bet if they had you as their agent they would have lots of their questions answered right now. I feel like I’m learning a lot about the Shirlington Crest Townhomes just from reading your site. –Bob
Mary - Sometimes buyers don’t get it! You should have stood outside as the greeting commitee and handed them a card from the best Virginia Buyer’s Agent.
Of course the builder may not appreciate it, but they were too busy to notice!
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