Ever since the buzz about green living came about, I’ve had this idea that I wanted to work with a buyer client who loves to cycle. With decent bike lanes, a healthy lifestyle, urban living choices, and our beloved town lake (Lady Bird Lake), Austin is a great city to find a home that meets the needs of a cycling enthusiast.
My wife and I live a stone’s throw from Town Lake, near mile marker 5 1/2. It would be so great if I could find a client, preferably someone who rents near downtown, that would be interested in finding a home near town lake so that they can enjoy Austin’s outdoors and urban lifestyle. As part of our buyer representation agreement, we would agree that 100% of our real estate purchase process would employ bicycle transportation. What a great way to see if prospective houses and neighborhoods are truly bike-friendly!
We would tour homes on our bicycles, check out different neighborhoods and business hotspots, and ride by the schools and other points of interest until we found the perfect home (with a good place to park the bikes of course!). Once we were under contract, we would do any inspections, appraisals, contractor meetings, and subsequent visits on our bicycles. Then, the morning of our closing, we would meetup at Mellow Johnny’s and get some coffee, ride to the title company, and seal the deal!
After my client is all settled in, we could have a big housewarming party and have all the guests come over on their bikes. The cake would have a big bicycle on it.
The whole process would truly be a “green experience”. Zero emissions. Good for the environment. And a salute to Austin’s healthy lifestyle.
Any takers???
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