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Vacant Listings

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I'm curious how often you agents out there check on your vacant listings.  I've been previewing and showing some vacant listings lately that don't seem to be visited very often by their listing agent.   If you read my earlier post in the week, some agents don't even attend their own broker open houses.  This boggles my mind.

Seems like an agent should check vacant listings at least once a week to monitor showing activity so they can get feedback from the showing agents.  If you're getting a lot of showings and no offers, something is amiss.  If you're not getting any showings, it's time to re-evaluate the price and or marketing efforts.

 What aay you all?

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Ava Anderson
A-Z Atlanta Realty - Snellville, GA
Selling Atlanta from A-Z!

I agree with you Carol.  I do check on my vacant listings once a week. 

Jun 15, 2007 01:58 PM
Matt Locke
Allstate Insurance - Alpharetta, GA

One agent I know is "paying" the neighbor to touch-up clean the home every few days... It's also helpful to have that same agent  look after the home to make sure the doors are closed and lights are properly set each evening. 

Gas is expensive... Alternatives are needed occassionally.   Just a thought.

Matt Locke

Jun 15, 2007 02:06 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Hi Carol, I check on my listings at least once a week just to make sure everything is ok with the property, there aren't any dead bugs laying about, there are still flyers, etc.  You know you are looking at a "stale" listing when you have to remove the cobwebs to get to the lockbox! LOL
Jun 15, 2007 02:08 PM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
That's my husband's job :)  He's my unlicensed assistant!  He checks on vacant listings weekly for me.  Our lockbox's are set so we know who enters ...a report comes via e-mail...with name, company, e-mail.  No need to check..but one never knows if a pipe broke, a break in occured or whatever unless they are checked.
Jun 15, 2007 02:13 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Ava:  One week seems to be a good benchmark

Matt:  Yes, gas is expensive but we ARE paid to do a job.  I think the neighbor watching out for the property is a great idea, but what about checking on showings?  Does the neighbor go in, collect cards and call the agent?

Silvia:  Good point about dead bugs, and keeping the cobwebs in check!

Mary:  Nothing screams unattentive agent like an empty flyer box.
Jun 15, 2007 02:18 PM
Highland Beach Condos David Serle
RE/MAX Services - Highland Beach, FL
Boca Raton Agent David Serle
I check on them every couple of weeks or so unless a probelm  is brought to my attention.
Jun 15, 2007 02:23 PM
Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent
Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA
I am a little obsessive, I like to check a few times a week.  I want to make sure the house is clean, no litter laying around, mail, the yard is in good shape etc.  Whatever needs to done to keep the house appealing and attractive.
Jun 15, 2007 02:38 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA
Deborah: I suspect the neighbors are taking note as to how well you service your listings.  Bet they'll think of you if they ever want to sell.
Jun 15, 2007 02:43 PM
Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent
Realty Executives -BRIO - Seattle, WA

Carol - I hope so, this is a service industry!    :  )

Jun 15, 2007 05:58 PM
Laurie Manny
Long Beach CA Real Estate - Long Beach, CA
I checked them all out this week.  Found the new floor in the kitchen of one of them was damaged from a faulty installation.  Called the seller who was rather peeved at the installer, but will take care of it immediately.  Really made it show badly.  Was very glad I stopped by.  
Jun 15, 2007 07:01 PM
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