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Observations from these tight times

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Southern Arizona

It's happening in all markets - not just mine. A sign goes up on a property. The company may be familiar, but the agent's name is not. What's happening? Seller dissatisfaction with area companies and agents? Out-prospected by an eager beaver? An agent whose website comes up higher in a search even though they don't work the area? Actually, all of the above, or a combination.

What's wrong with this? From one perspective, the seller's, nothing. From the local agents' (and the real estate commissioner's) practicing outside the area of one's expertise. How do you feel about this?

Comments (1)

Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I don't have a problem with agents working in new areas provided they do their homework and find local comparables prior to listing.  I hate seeing them overpriced or underpriced for that matter. 

Aug 12, 2009 03:08 PM