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My aunt moved out of her trailer in a trailer park, and moved into my place a few months ago. She still has to pay rent for keeping the trailer there, and they also charge her for electric even though she's not using it. Over $400 a month. She had a few people who wanted to look at the trailer. One lady just didn't show up, and my aunt was waiting for her for like a half hour and she didn't answer. The lady did call my aunt a few days later and apologized. Another lady wanted to look at it, so they decided to meet there at 12. We went and waited until like 12:20 and my aunt called her. She answered. My aunt was like "hi, this is karen. Are you the one who wanted to look at the trailer?" Then the lady just hung up, and never showed up. My aunt was pretty sad, and I dont blame her. I told her for now on when someone calls to look at the trailer, then ask them if they are really gonna show up, because she had two no shows, and that she'd appreciate a call if they ended up changing there mind. Should I have just kept my mouth shut? I'd just wanna know before I drove all the way there so I don't waste my time.
Did I give my aunt the wrong advice?
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Nah man, I don't think you gave your aunt the wrong advice there. What you told her actually makes a lot of sense to me. After having those two people just no-show on her, it's completely reasonable for her to want a little more commitment and communication from potential renters.
Your suggestion to ask if they're really going to show up before she takes the time to go meet them is totally fair. Wasting time and gas driving all the way to the trailer just to have them flake out is a major bummer. Better to get a confirmation upfront so she's not disappointed.
And asking them to at least give her a call if their plans change? Also totally justified. Even just a quick heads up would be common courtesy. Your aunt has already been let down twice, she deserves a little more respect and reliability from these potential renters.
I don't think you gave her bad advice at all, man. You were just trying to look out for her and help her avoid more frustration. As long as you delivered it in a supportive, non-confrontational way, I'm sure she appreciated you looking out for her. Gotta stand up for yourself sometimes, you know?
Hopefully those tips will help her get more reliable people to look at the trailer and get that extra expense off her plate. Good on you for trying to help your aunt out. She's lucky to have you in her corner, dude.
No asking if they will really show won’t make them show more.. lol
it seems to gullible. Ask someone who is a marketer, sales person, or an ai application. Also consider talking to someone you may know who is in real estate. Best thing I can think of is making an ad. In newspaper/ magazine/ maybe some other places you could if allowed. Also consider telling friends and loved ones to mention it to anyone they know who could benefit from it.
Set a time you’re willing to wait for a person and if they pass it, then leave. Don’t stay till the end of the world for these no-shows. 🤦♀️ apologies for that as well.
Consider asking them a few questions (maybe less than 10) to see if they’d be someone reliable to show up or serious about the buy/rent/deal.
Don’t ask them what days THEY can do. The trailer is the reward and the risk to check out anyhow, so just say what days they can choose from for a scheduled look around/tour.
Maybe consider adding something like: if they don’t show up or cancel in 24-48 hours they won’t be considered. Go over some of these ideas. This part ^^ is optional. But shows seriousness because it seems like you guys have been steam rolled. Also be practical and give some time. If it’s only been 2 no shows out of 3 people and the first week, then you’re being a bit impatient. If you have a time limit get to advertising and sharing with people you know. Find a back up so you’re not being panicked about finding someone or impulsive on accepting someone either. Make sure they will not be bad guests in the trailer or damage it at all.
Best to you!
Keep the chin up! ⬆️ 💪
*too gullible