Real estate blog entries tagged with real estate ethics by Jim Crawford ~ Atlanta Real Estate-ABR E-PRO (RE/MAX Greater Atlanta)

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real estate ethics: Wasting Time at the Expense of Others - A Real Estate Passtime? - 06/27/09 09:12 PM

I read an interesting article recently that talked about real estate agents that really just do not get it. Many of their actions are self defeating to say the least. They spend a lot of unproductive time needlessly pursuing businesses that is totally counterproductive. They will list overpriced homes that they will … (13 comments)

real estate ethics: Double Dipping and Doing the Right Thing! - 11/11/08 09:49 AM

Every agent in real estate occasionally is blessed to sell a home and get both sides of the deal, but what about the agent that does this all the time? There is something wrong with this. I'm sorry, but the longer I am in real estate the one thing that gets … (36 comments)

real estate ethics: Real Estate is About Providing Solutions. Are You Doing Your Job? - 05/04/08 02:25 PM

A successful real estate carreer is more about life and serving the needs of others than it is about deals. All too often in real estate the needs of the Realtors are placed before their clients. Instead of referring to our homeowners or first time homebuyers, it is very common in real estate … (22 comments)

real estate ethics: 7 Deadly Sins of Commerce and Business - 03/29/08 08:47 PM

When we think of our business and how real estate agents are viewed, there is obviously some reason for the reputation our industry has earned. Sub-prime, over priced homes, falling home values, upside down sellers, bad advice makes you really stop and think about ethics, morals and real empathy in our … (20 comments)

real estate ethics: What was the real estate agent thinking when they wrote this contract? - 07/19/07 07:19 AM

Ever read a contract that was so bad that every hair on you head stood on edge? With loads of new unsupervised agents in all our marketplaces it really pays to try to read contracts a second or third time to make sure you are presenting a real contract to your … (131 comments)

real estate ethics: Twinkies are Really a White Meat!" Some Believe What they Want to Believe! - 06/28/07 09:49 PM

"Twinkies are really a white meat!" Some people believe what hey want to believe. Because I am buying a home I am entitled to this...this is what I want! The seller should have known I wanted a warranty and I am not closing until I get one. There are always buyers, … (22 comments)

real estate ethics: Why are You Making Trouble? - 05/01/07 04:10 AM

First of all there ought to be a law against this! Have you ever had a deal where the other agent never does anything? They do not return the calls, never get you the signed copies of the contracts, the attorney is constantly calling you to get some needed information … (59 comments)

real estate ethics: My Agent is Busy Can You Show Me Some Homes? - 04/22/07 11:35 AM

The phrase "My Agent is Busy Can You Show Me Some Homes?" is becoming more and more common since we started using IDX. Instant access to view a sampling of homes for sale on-line has brought out the home buyers, and the tire kickers in droves. Many of the callers … (146 comments)

real estate ethics: When You are Unavailable, Do You have Someone Cover for You? - 02/24/07 03:11 AM

In the last year or so we have been receiving a lot of calls from our website from web viewers that tell us their agents are inaccessible, working or on vacation and want us to show a listing that we have already identified as not being one of our listings. We … (29 comments)

real estate ethics: Part-timers killing the real estate profession! No Accountability! - 02/05/07 08:14 PM

Do you remember when you first interviewed any broker? The broker was the ultimate professional, upstanding, ethical, the epitome of integrity. They informed you they were there to see you succeed in your new career. Every resource they had was at your disposal, and they were only a phone call away. Their … (130 comments)

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