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by David Corson
As the clock winds...
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y son is graduating from FAA mechanics school this December. After that, he will have to study for his final test to get his A&P License—similar to a law student taking the bar exam.
COVID-19 has changed the way we buy and sell homes. So much is done online before a home is even seen. Some people even buy homes sight unseen.
When he passes, he will be turning wrenches on a tarmac someplace in the USA. That means we will become empty nesters and not need the house we have lived in the last 15-plus years. The house is on the market. The plan is to buy a smaller house until we build on the lake lot we purchased. We will be acting as our own contractors, eventually keeping the smaller house as a rental property. The problem is that the housing market is so hot in Atlanta that every time one gets listed we want, it sells before we can even take a look at it. We've never seen anything like it. Technology makes it so easy to see what homes are for sale, if they are under contract, pending, etc. Selling our house with five dogs has been an adventure. Every time we have a showing, we have to put them in the F-150 and park in my neighbor's driveway while the potential buyers take their tour. Fifteen minutes to an hour later, their tour is done. I am curious as to what they do in the house for that long. The house has everything you need: bedrooms, kitchen, garage, basement, bathrooms, etc. I swear people are trying on some of my hoodies in the closet.
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COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — OCTOBER 2020
The listing agents are basically useless. They don’t try to sell the buyers on the house, on the area, the school district, area restaurants, lake access, and the list goes on. Now my wife has decided to be in the house to help answer questions and build rapport with potential buyers. It makes a big difference. COVID-19 has changed the way we buy and sell homes. So much is done online before a home is even seen. Some people even buy homes sight unseen. Like I said, it's the craziest housing market I have ever seen. It has been an awesome house. I have fond memories, but it is time to move on, downsize and build our lake bungalow just the way we always wanted it. I will keep a video diary on our progress and cannot wait for move-in day—sooner rather than later. Enjoy the holiday season ahead. We hope to see you at our 11th Annual Summit, Jan. 13th & 14th, 2021. It will be a virtual conference via Zoom. Also, remember to wash your hands, don't touch your face and be aware of your surroundings. Keep the faith and stay positive. CCR
