Sunday, 13 April 2014

A Dealer who deals on Property.

Standing beside the wall, he looks at his shoes. He knelled down to tie his laces, but he could not as his gut stuck in between. He tried again, this time he bent more, not enough to touch the laces, but enough for two of his mobiles  to get slipped from his shirt pockets along with some cards. He brought himself to collect all stuff, but all in a sudden power got cut. He shook and yelled on his assistance, inquiring about Inverter. His assistance responded hesitantly, mentioning Dealer himself sent it to one of his PG (Paying Guest) Room. He hit his back-head and made one call to local electronic store.

 Four persons, recent pass-outs, were on his journey towards Gurgaon. Excitement was there inside their hearts, as they were on for their next journey. Train reached Nizammudin Station. They moved out of railway station, and headed for Gurgaon. It was about two hours journey from station.  They check-in for the hotel room. Normally, companies do  provide these sort of expenses for new comers or for the ones who switched to different locations. Very next day after office hours, they Googled for Paying Guest accommodation.

Seekers called one dealer after another. Comparing prices with facilities that derives normal human being. Finally they shortlisted one, and visited next day. Dealer directed the way. Dealer was standing at gate, speaking with someone, but that was just to show how busy he is. PG appeared like a normal house, with small parking lot. Floor was wet, as it was cleaned just couple of minutes back. All lights were switched on, room freshener was sprayed. That was enough to give a satisfactory environment for the PG Rooms.
He opened available portion for them, explained about the facilities that include food and lodging. A  new television set and new bed-sheet,  it was enough for newly graduates. They checked the toilets, checked other lodgings, and Tasted the food, and that was all making them cool.

Now came the final  tow, money, deposits and notice vows. Dealer told them, he would charge Rs. 7000/- per person. They had to submit three months rent in advance as security. And they had to inform three months in advance, if they planned to leave. New Grads got shook after hearing these all, their hopes were down, with heads bound to take round. Dealer inquired if they were fine with clauses. One of them replied three months rent in advance is not affordable to him, another was not happy with three notice vow, and another was sad over monthly payment.

Now dealer came in action and responded in his quick English, "Bhaisahab, this is Gurgaon. You won't get anything cheaper than this PG. Peoples come from whole... India ! The portion is the last, I am left with. If you make further delay you will loose it too".
One of them, said " But Bhaiya, on phone you said, you will charge just 6000, and you never mentioned about these conditions".
 Dealer was prepared to answer this question, he said in firm tone "that was for another portion which is booked an hour back. And as for conditions are concerned they are liable everywhere."
Another guy, take one step ahead, and said hesitantly, "Bhaiya, thoda toh sahi karo!".
Dealer began in dissent tone, "No Bhai, I cannot. I have lots of customers coming in through. I just had received one call from another Party, they are in way."

Finally guys had small discussion, and they decided to leave. While they were turning back, dealer asked, "What happen, Sir ? "
 One of them said, "Will let you know after sometime ? ".
Dealer responded in bit rigid manner, "Sir, let me tell you one thing. Finding good accommodation is very tough in Gurgaon, you can ask your friends. You are lucky that few rooms are vacant here. We have guys who are living here from 2-3 years, and they all are comfortable here, right now they are on vacation, otherwise I could have make you met them."
All guys looked at each other. and one said," Bhaiya, we need to look at other options as your fees and conditions are not fine for us".
Dealer, though for awhile, and said, " Ok, you appear to be nice guy. I can make final deal for you all.
Rs. 6800/- per head, Rent. Two month rent as security. Two month notice time for leaving."
Guys again said they were not comfortable, if they would had anything. They will call him.

All four left in a row. They reached hotel, discussing about PG. One suggested for another option, another suggested for more bargain, and other two were quite. It's been one hour they met with Dealer.
Suddenly one cell phone rang, it's the call from that dealer.
Guy picked up the call and said, "Hello".
Dealer began, "Sir, this is me. you came to visit my PG".
Guy nodded," Haan Bhaiya".
Dealer asked, "Sir, another party is here and they want to book your portion. What should I do ?".
Guy placed his call on hold, and discussed with others.
He answered to dealer, "Bhaiya, you can give it to them".

Next Day, during free time in office, they again started searching for more PGs. While they were searching, one of them felt vibration in his pocket, and it was his cell phone ringing. That was again that dealer.
Guy answered " Hello".
Dealer asked, "Sir, Are you planning to come ?".
Guy hesitantly," Still deciding".
Dealer responded," Sir, how long you will take, my party is ready. Since, it is you who came first, so just want to confirm."
Guy again placed his call on hold to discus. After discussing with friends, he told dealer that they will let him know by evening.

Meanwhile guys called some more dealers, all were having nearly same rates and same facilities. And then , they decided to visit some more PGs, but due to boredom and lameness they didn't go.
Company accommodation was limited, so they decided to opt for the PG they visited.
They called the dealer to inform him about their decision.
Dealer answered the call showing how busy he is, "Hello"
Guy responded, "Hello Bhaiya, we visited your PG few days back".
Dealer nodded, "Haanji".
Guy responded in a confirming manner, "Bhaiya, we are coming today with luggage."
Dealer remain silent for awhile, and begins, "Bhaisahab, Are you talking about that 1st Floor portion ?".
Guy said, "yes".
Dealer answered without caring about guy's reply, "Bhaisahab, that is booked.".
Guys got shocked. And questioned "What, when ?".
Dealer replied in shaking tone, "Just few time back".
Guys said, "Fine", in sad manner and disconnected the call.

Within 5 minutes, dealer called them back.  
Dealer said, "Hello Sir".
Guy," Haan Bhaiya".
Dealer, " Sir I have another portion for you that is same as you saw."
Guy placed the call on hold and discussed among them, and after discussion he responded, "Bhaiya, it' ok. Leave it we will check somewhere else".
Dealer in molding manner, "Sir, that portion is better than the one you saw before."
Guy refused, " No...., ".
While that guy was completing. Dealer began,"Sir, I can compromise the price for you, it will be Rs 6500/- each, one and half month security, two months prior notice".
And so, guy said, "Yes".

In evening with all their luggage, they reached at PG.
Dealer was not there, but he called them before to handover the security and rent to the Care-Taker there. And then they can collect the keys from him.
As suggested they gave money to Care-Taker. Care-Taker gave one form to each for Terms and Conditions, and collected back after they signed. And then he handover the keys and guided them to the Room.

The room was on ground floor. Care taker opened the room and left. Guys entered the room.
Room was replicate of the one they saw, only items were different such as: TV was old, Bed sheet was used one, and Furniture was also not that polished.

Guys took rest, and then went to see nearby rooms.
And, and, and.... they found whole PG vacate, only these 4 were there.
  

11 comments:

  1. Awesome write up Saurabh and Thanks a lot for portraying the real picture of people coming to gurgaon with dreams, later they lands up in a hell called GURGAON.

    This is the bitter truth of gurgaon, and the only person can feel this pain who suffered from this locality. For a name sake this "GURGON" became "GGN" but it sucks you like leech and obviously there is no fire-proof medic available.

    The only person who can survive in this so called "GGN" is the "Property Dealer"...

    I really wish sometime in the future I get the opportunity to work with government authorities in Haryana, especially in gurgaon and I get the opportunity in Real State department. Swear on god, I will put all these jonk property dealers behind the bars in a day time and put a sealed lock on all of their shops. I will make the property dealing as an offence/illegal act in Gurgaon and for which someone has to pay life imprisonment or death penalty.

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    1. Actually, I wished to write about them from long. The time when I came in Gurgaon for job, they distressed me. And also when we were looking accommodation for you, at that time also it was like pathetic to deal with them. First they charge from owners than us..

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    2. Exactly the culprit duology of dealers..!!!!

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  2. Here I didn't to portrayed them as bad character, I just portrayed them as a witty ones.!

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  3. Experience is the best teacher? Good beginning, Saurabh

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  4. It got monotonous abd boring in the middle....
    But then the end line ...... and viola!
    Keep it up saurabh.

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    1. Even I was feeling the same when I first read it after completion. But I didn't change it because I wanted to show Dealer's tactics, which they use to make money. I should have worked more on it to make it bit interesting.
      Thanks!

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  5. Reading through it was like going through a personal exp... anyways it happens everywhere delhi , mumbai or some other place. This real estate market is a boon for the dealers where these touts makes money out of nothing deliberately letting the people to shed their hard earned money for nothing.

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