Ya’ll’d’ve

As Southern As It Gets

Howdy, y’all! Let me introduce myself. Doug Wingfield here, born in Arkansas and having spent most of my life in Texas, I reckon I’m about as Southern as it gets.

When you work with me to buy or sell a home, you’ll quickly find that I’m forthright (a very Southern trait), honest (another Southern hallmark), and just plain kind (definitely a Southern thing).

Now, I do my best to hide my accent, but it’s pretty funny when I’ve been at our house in Hot Springs, AR for a spell. I tend to come back to Dallas with a bit of hillbilly slang and twang. One of my smart-aleck friends is always quick to call me out, of course.

A typical day as a REALTOR® might have you hearing me say things like:

• “Y’all need to look at this house pronto!”
• “Yes ma’am, this home does come with that clothesline in the backyard.”
• “I was fixin’ to call you!”
• “The open house was rough as I was three sheets to the wind last night.” (definitely an exaggeration, I’m a mindful drinker)
• “OOH. Look at this place; it’s a mess.”
• “Well, that wall color was an idea.” (could also refer to landscaping or décor)
• “Look over yonder! Is that a cow I see?” (selling homes in the country)
• “Now don’t throw a hissy fit. We’ll work this out with the buyer, ya hear?”
• Ya’ll-d’ve sold this house by now if you called me instead of Bubba!”

And of course, we’ll laugh—a lot (a very Southern thing). I promise you, we’ll laugh through the whole home buying or selling process. You can count on that, ya hear?