Let's face it....if you knew everything that could go wrong/right with a real estate transaction, and how to handle it, you wouldn't need a Realtor®. You are considering a real estate professional for that very reason...to handle it for you. You need someone you can trust and want to do your due diligence to make sure that you are making the right decision. So, you've asked for references. Of course no one gives out negative references (actually, I do) so you expect to make a phone call … (32 comments)
a bad reference: Recommending A Vendor To Clients? Try Them Yourself First
- 03/12/10 02:22 AM
I might have made a mistake....I know, I know...shocking! I got a referral from an agent in my office for a carpet company. He said that he has used him for years and that they had great prices and quick service. So I have put this name and number in my sales book and referred them to clients who have asked. Now....I have to say no one has called me to complain. But..... A few weeks ago I decided to redecorate. My kids have mostly grown and moved on, so I'm tired of the scrubbable walls and bright colors in the … (14 comments)
a bad reference: I Only Have One Client Who HATES Me....and he's so wrong :)
- 06/19/09 02:03 PM
Here is the story....as Realtors, we are the face of the deal. This buyer HATES me. It makes me sad! He loves his home and I'm the only reason he has it.....but due to the trauma, I'm the villain. The long and short is an REO agent who did NOTHING during the transaction! My buyer used a lender of mine who was able to piece together and FHA loan with a CALHFA silent second, which means no out of pocket money at all from him. We were moving along on our end perfectly for a 30-day close when the trauma began. On … (15 comments)
You Have References From Your Potential Realtor....But You Don't Know What To Ask?
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