People come by to view the property and we silently interview them to assess their desires and why do they want to live in the country, next door to us. How many times have I heard folks tell me that they hate their neighbours due to a myriad of excuses that have all resulted from selfish people not being fair and not getting along well with others. I can tell when people talk to us after the walk experience if they are interested - they usually get excited and share one of their dreams! I listen, I nod, and silently I wonder if this is the one. What if? More talking usually highlights the one obstacle in the person hesitating to make an offer - the reasons there are many - usually the first reason is money. They want the large space and the room to breathe - what they don't have is the money to buy it. And so we wait.
One couple wanted to swap us their property for ours but really there was no comparison in the exchange. Why would I want their house and gotta say it "junk filled" yard instead of taking the hard cold cash. Decision wasn't too hard to make.
I take it you're selling property that's next to yours, so the new owners will be your neighbors? Good luck!! You are so right about problems with neighbors in the country.
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