Episode 8

Prepare for the Unexpected

Published on: 20th July, 2023

Hey, thanks for joining me today for the podcast. I'm really looking forward to this episode because we're talking about how to prepare for the unexpected. There's really no way to prepare for the unexpected. However, we're going to do our best to try to accomplish that. And today's episode is available on both, Get Me Ready To Sell and Get Me Ready To Buy, Because if you're selling or buying, there's going to be some unexpected things that pop up that are going to affect both sides. So you can listen to this podcast today. Whether you're a seller or a buyer in either place, you can listen to it wherever you get podcasts.

  • 2:16 - First Home Under Contract
  • 6:30 - Found out through the Title Company that the Seller was in Foreclosure
  • 7:43 - Purchasing a house through a Relocation Company
  • 10:25 - Buyer signed weeks before closing; Co-signer lost their job
  • 13:18 - Unexpected Things That Catch Buyers Off Guard
  • 16:14 - Client ended up in military jail during closing process
  • 17:42 - Seller’s home got broken into and burgled on the day of photographs
  • 18:51 - Well water test four days before close
  • 19:44 - What happens if you don't agree to that extension?
  • 21:00 - Solutions available to continue to close

Even though unexpected issues can arise during the process of buying or selling a property, there are potential solutions available to navigate through them. Rather than giving up, collaborate with your real estate professional to overcome any unexpected challenges that arise. Issues such as inspection findings, appraisal discrepancies, or funding questions can be addressed and resolved with the help of your agent and other professionals involved in the transaction. Remember that unforeseen hurdles are not necessarily insurmountable, and trust in the expertise of your real estate team to guide you through the process.

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Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones is a Jesus-following husband, father, G-Paw, son, minister, leader, entrepreneur, coach, and REALTOR®. His passion is serving others by guiding them to be successful. Jeff and Dori married in 1985. They have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and one granddaughter. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in business administration., and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. For 33 years, Jeff served churches in Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi; the Arkansas Baptist State Convention; and as a trainer/consultant for churches, associations, state conventions, and LifeWay.

Jeff became a REALTOR® in 2017. Most recently, Jeff became a Certified Success™ Coach. Currently, Jeff serves on the board of the Southaven Chamber of Commerce where he is an ambassador and chair of the Membership Committee and on the board of the Northwest Mississippi REALTORS® where he chairs the Community Outreach Committee. Jeff is also a trainer for the Mississippi Association of REALTORS®.

He loves to work with his hands, whether it is a construction, landscape, or garden project. Jeff is most known for his fishing videos where he challenges others to “get a hook wet” as he enjoys doing in the pond on his land.