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Showing Reports...Does Anyone Do Them Anymore?

By Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

August 31, 2009 01:59 AM

I have had a super busy last few days....a GOOD thing for sure in real estate. But, I am never too busy to do showing reports.

Over the last few years, but even more so recently, I have noticed a major decline in the amount of showing reports that I receive on my listings. This really aggravates me! I ALWAYS call the listing agent after a showing...usually right after I leave the house, so it is fresh in my mind.

Most of the time, my buyer is not interested in the home and will not be submitting an offer. However, it still is useful for the listing agent and seller to hear my and my buyer's feedback! We might mention something that the seller has not heard before, or hasn't considered. I might give my opinion on the list price compared to others I have seen, etc etc etc. Isn't this a professional courtesy we should all expect and do ourselves???

Usually, I have to "hunt the showing agent down" for feedback on my listings. I know I am a bit (he he) anally organized and responsiveness is something that I pride myself on. I know not everyone is like this...but, is it too much to ask for a few seconds out of the agent's time to forward showing feedback?

Arrggggg...I welcome your thoughts!

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Cindy Edwards

RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN

CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hi Kristin,

I totally agree!

Cindy

Aug 31, 2009 02:05 AM

Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

We hear you...I think now lots of times people are waiting for the automated e-mail reports and we prefer the "real thing" so we can have some hopefully helpful dialog with the agent and return that to the sellers...they are the same people who don't like it when you are 5 minutes out the door of their listing and have not called them...grrrrrrr.

Aug 31, 2009 02:06 AM

Kathryn Acciari

Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgage Loan Originator

Kristin, yes I do showing reports. The sellers appreciate them, and the feedback underscores any suggestions I've been giving the sellers.

Aug 31, 2009 02:10 AM

Pat Whitehouse

RE/MAX 1st Olympic Lynchburg Va - Lynchburg, VA

Broker/Owner

Hi Kristin-I do them as well so it does infuriate me when others don't. Have a great week. :-)

Aug 31, 2009 02:19 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

CIndy, thanks!!

Aug 31, 2009 02:45 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Exactly Sally! grrr is right!!!

Aug 31, 2009 02:46 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Kathryn, you are correct..they are so helpful to the sellers and listers alike!

Aug 31, 2009 02:46 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Pat, do onto others...right? Take care!

Aug 31, 2009 02:46 AM

Bart Whitmore

Keller Williams- Louisville - Louisville, KY

Real Estate Agent

I too have found that most agents dont do them, I had a listing of mine shown 3 times Saturday, well see if I get any feedback---bart

Aug 31, 2009 03:06 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Bart, you mean you haven't hunted them down yet? Patience!!!

Aug 31, 2009 03:14 AM

Jim & Maria Hart

Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC

Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Kristin. I am amazed at how many agents don't leave feedback. It is simple to do, not to mention the right thing to do. Thanks, Jim

Aug 31, 2009 04:05 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Jim, you said it...I wish every realtor believed that!!

Aug 31, 2009 04:14 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

We have an automatic email system that sends an email to the showing agents 1 hour after their scheduled showing requesting feedback. I'd say about half leave relevant comments, and the other half either don't leave any feedback or they leave the "Lovely home. Thank's for letting us view it.", remarks.

Hey, we're all in this together. If you expect feedback, leave feedback.

Aug 31, 2009 08:41 AM

Anna Moyer

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Suffern, NY

The administrative assistants in our office regularly set aside time each week to "track down" agents for feedback. Sometimes we never get a response and our clients feel in the dark. I think if I've learned one thing about this business it's the fact that you reap what you sew. Keep doing the right thing!

Aug 31, 2009 09:07 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Craig, well said....I agree!

Aug 31, 2009 10:14 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Anna, you are correct...you reap what you sew indeed! That summarizes it perfectly!

Aug 31, 2009 10:15 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Kristin

I sure wish more would call me back. It gets frustrating when I have to answer for other brokers.

Aug 31, 2009 12:01 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

TOm, I feel your pain buddy, I feel your pain!!

Aug 31, 2009 12:25 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Hi Kristin-I have heard there are many agents that don't do this and I think it is very important they do it. Lots of lax agents and you wonder why in this economy. Doesn't make sense. Have a wonderful Weds. <SMILE>

Sep 01, 2009 02:49 PM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Sharon, really...your comment hits the nail on the head! Have a relaxing weekend off :0-

Sep 01, 2009 11:40 PM