responsibility: Protecting Consumers Shouldn't Take an Act of Congress - 02/14/07 06:44 PM
As responsible Realtors, we know the value of providing ethical service to our clients. Satisfied clients translate directly to your long-term economic prosperity. They bring you repeat business and referrals, often the life-blood of a Realtor's business.Responsible loan officers know the value of quality service, as well. A problem does exist though, (22 comments)
responsibility: Sitting another Agent's Open House -- Professional Courtesy - 10/11/06 11:24 AM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors It is a common practice in our company to hold as many open houses as possible. Our statistics show that 30% of open houses lead to a sale. Obviously, if an agent has multiple properties listed, it necessitates having another agent host the open house. Here are what I (15 comments)
responsibility: Why I Don't Practice Dual Agency - 10/05/06 09:24 PM
by Rich Schiffer, Weichert Realtors
I have a personal policy of never representing both sides of the same transaction. I do not practice dual agency. Definition: (per Pennsylvania Association of Realtors' Glossary of Real Estate Terms) Dual Agency: A business relationship where the licensee, with written agreement from both parties, works for both (29 comments)
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