John Mijac is a Realtor with a technological bent. He's been a writer, an email administrator and Web designer, but found his true calling in Real Estate. He is the Chair of the Tucson Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service's Technology Committee. John is a strong advocate for social networking and believes in communication and ethical, open relationships in business. If you have questions about real estate, email him at john@mijac.info - he always answers.
Ah, the life of a gay Realtor! My clients, Lyle and Hunter (that very handsome couple I've been working with to find a house in Tucson) were a piece of work. We spent some time in my office going over the timelines of a short sale, and when Lyle found out it could take 3 to 6 months just to get an answer on an offer he threw out the adobe listing in Marana. Next, when I brought up the As-Is clause required by the lender for the Foreclosed property (that sweet Green build next to the Saguaro National Park), Hunter said that one was a no go too. They were bummed because they had already talked themselves out of every property on the list; "Except for one!" I said. They brightened up, "Tomorrow we'll go look at a property which just came on the market. It's not a short sale or a foreclosure, but it's priced like one. It's in a community. . ." "What kind of community?" Lyle asked. I smiled: "Arts, cultural, some gay, and some older Tucson money."
Hunter smiled now, "Well now, that sounds about right. What's the house like? Can we see it tonight?"
"No," I said, "We have an appointment to see it tomorrow and the agent hasn't posted photos yet. But, I know this house and I think you're going to like it. Now, though, we've got to get going if we're going to catch the sunset."
We took their rental and drove West on Speedway, over the Santa Cruz River, and when I pointed it out, Lyle (who had grown up in England near the Thames) looked down into the dry, sandy bottom and asked where the water was. Hunter looked over at him and quipped, "Perhaps the tide is out, honey." We all laughed and launched into a long discussion about Monsoon season, water politics and the benefits and drawbacks of a dry heat. By the time we had wrapped that up I was just pulling into the parking lot at the top of gates pass. I saw Mitch's red truck already there so we hiked right up to the stone casita at the edge of the pass.
The sun was just setting and golden beams still struck the teddy-bear Cholla forest on the western slope. I performed introductions and we sat on the ridge and watched the sky turn crimson and tint the distant mountains magenta. The four of us laughed and carried on till the last bit of color rouged the sky and I could see that the two of them were now very excited about the possibility of life in the slower paced West. Mitch turned to me and said; "He is the best gay Realtor in the west!" I said I was for sure the best in my office since I was the only gay Realtor there I knew of and we all laughed again. We parted after that, as the two of them wanted to check out the scene at one of the local clubs. But we were on with an early morning appointment to see the house and the promise of a dinner at my house in the evening. I asked Mitch who he thought we should invite, and he already had the list ready: our favorite Lesbian couple, another gay couple we often joined to go camping, and four other close, straight friends. It would be a fun evening.
Check back with me in a few days to a week, for the next chapter in Hunter and Lyle's journey "The Perfect Home Hunt continues". We'll check out a short-sale, a foreclosure and then find the right place for Lyle and Hunter, just in time for them to schedule inspections while they're in town. Remember, if you have any questions don't hesitate to email me or give me a ring!
John Mijac john@mijac.info
520-404-0741
http://www.johnmijac.com
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