Was reminded today is that in large transactions of any variety…
money
health
your kids
possessions
…never assume that anyone other than yourself is completely working towards your/their best interest. Never assume the other party is as concerned about the details being correct. They may be malicious, they may not be. It doesn’t matter. Be professional, but never take anything at face value. Sure, they are the “experts”.
I’m not an accountant.
I’m not a real estate expert.
But I follow up…I ask questions…and I have a secret weapon called George on my team who is smarter than the average bear. Was their a time when you could trust people to do their jobs?
a doctor to check your chart before making assumptions?
a mechanic to remember to tighten the lug nuts?
a loan officer to double check the laws of the county of the transaction?
Apparently not. But you know what? Team B* rallied and won today. We worked so hard even the kitties are wiped out.
Onward! But first, ice cream and beer.
xo
en
best. team. ever.
This is so true. Since my husband and I moved two years ago we have learned the hard way and then firmly decided that we literally need to become secondary “experts” on such things including, but not limited to, real estate, new roofs, refrigerators and most recently new heating and cooling systems. I find it amazing how many professionals who expect you to take their word totally at face value and not ask questions. We look at things and want options and to really understand why we choose one thing or way over another. Silly us! 🙂