The attractive factor

[KrisParr]

On 12/10/2024 at 7:44 PM, purplekow said:

I am selling my house.  I have had about 40 different groups of people come through the open house and showings.  I think of myself of a practical person but I have found myself thinking that I would sell the house to a hot guy for a cheaper price than I would sell it to another.  My better financial senses do take over and I realize it is only a passing thought and not something I would act on.  Yet on other occasions, in a professional sense, I can distinctly recall giving an attractive person more attention or a better deal.  

I. assume all of us are somewhat guilty of this, though many escorts here have  said that it does not matter if the person is attractive or not, business is business and everyone pays the same freight.  

So two questions:  Have you found your clearly making it easier in for someone as a result of their being attractive?

Since most escorts are attractive themselves, do you believe them that they are immune to the attractiveness factor, or at least less likely to submit to it?

Y’all should watch “No Good Deed” on Netflix. Story of 3 couples trying to buy the same house.  Not much eye candy, but an intriguing very dark comedy.

[+ purplekow]

3 hours ago, KrisParr said:

Y’all should watch “No Good Deed” on Netflix. Story of 3 couples trying to buy the same house.  Not much eye candy, but an intriguing very dark comedy.

Thanks for the recommendation.  However, after buying a house in Palm Springs, who can afford Netflix?

[pubic_assistance]

On 12/10/2024 at 7:44 PM, purplekow said:

Have you found you're clearly making it easier in for someone as a result of their being attractive?

I definitley respond better to attractive people.

I spent my entire childhood watching my (very attractive) mother get extra service, better service and free stuff based on her looks. I remember laughing once when she was reaching for an item on a high shelf while wearing a short skirt. Two employees appeared out of nowhere and rushed to help her grab that can of peaches ! 😉

[marylander1940]

On 12/12/2024 at 12:13 PM, Vegas_Millennial said:

My gay friends were going to sell their house for less money because the realtor told them the buyers were a gay couple.  My father was going to sell his house for less money because the realtor told him the buyer was a single mother with kids.  In both cases, the realtor lied and the buyers were married heterosexual couples. 

 

Edited December 14, 2024 by marylander1940

[marylander1940]

3 hours ago, purplekow said:

Thanks for the recommendation.  However, after buying a house in Palm Springs, who can afford Netflix?

In the summer you'll sit in front of the TV to avoid roasting in the sun! Trust me, you'll need:

[mike carey]

3 hours ago, purplekow said:

Thanks for the recommendation.  However, after buying a house in Palm Springs, who can afford Netflix?

I have heard that life is possible without screen time, or at least without every conceivable source of content. Who knew?

*Typed while sitting at a computer screen with the TV news (free) on*

[Simon Suraci]

When my partner and I bought our house in 2016, we were doing a walkthrough during the inspection period and noticed a random lady picking fruit off the avocado trees in our yard outside. Our realtor, with us at the time, said she was the seller’s sister. I guess, in an attempt to make us feel better about it? Turned out she’s actually one of our wacko neighbors with no boundaries. Realtors spout all kinds of bs to keep a transaction moving smoothly.

While reading one of the contract documents for the house, I shot my realtor a concerned, puzzled look and asked him, “Pump and dump? What’s that?” He tried to remain composed and professional as he explained to two gay guys that a “pump and dump” is for septic system maintenance, that the seller is paying to have the tank pumped before selling us the property. 

We were the sellers’ second choice. They picked the straight couple with the same offer terms as ours. We lucked out when the straight couple backed out of the sale and we got the house.

More generally to the topic, I’m sure I unconsciously favor more attractive people, all else being equal or close to equal. It’s part of human nature to do this. We humans tend to view conventionally attractive people as more trustworthy, more capable, and more likable. I try to be aware of my biases and acknowledge them. Pretending bias doesn’t exist won’t help us change anything. It’s definitely a thing.

[+ purplekow]

3 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

I definitley respond better to attractive people.

I spent my entire childhood watching my (very attractive) mother get extra service, better service and free stuff based on her looks. I remember laughing once when she was reaching for an item on a high shelf while wearing a short skirt. Two employees appeared out of nowhere and rushed to help her grab that can of peaches ! 😉

Were they cling peaches in heavy syrup?   Very obscure reference.

[dbar123]

The few properties I’ve sold were thru realtors and I never met the buyers until after the P&S was signed. 
 

Still there is nothing more attractive than an all cash buyer who flashes a home inspection waiver under his raincoat

[+ Pensant]

I bought one of my current houses (I have a summer place in the PNW) from a gay couple in early 2016. I offered them $35,000 under asking and they countered at $30,000 under asking. I was later told by the realtor’s husband that they liked me. The gay discount! The house’s value has nearly doubled since then. 

Edited December 15, 2024 by Pensant

[+ poolboy48220]

13 hours ago, purplekow said:

Were they cling peaches in heavy syrup?   Very obscure reference.

"All in the Family", right? 

[+ purplekow]

17 hours ago, poolboy48220 said:

"All in the Family", right? 

Edith relates to Archie how she had a car accident even though she does not drive.  She is walking out from the supermarket and loses control of the cart and a can of cling peaches in heavy syrup flies out of the cart and hits a car.  Edith leaves a note with her name and address.  Archie is livid.  During the retelling of the story he tells her he does not want to hear about the cling peaches.  She then continues with the story and instead of saying cling peaches, she merely hums so she winds up saying:  and then the can of hum hum in heavy syrup". Jean stapleton wrung every last bit of funny out of this story telling.      

 

Edited December 16, 2024 by purplekow