As in any business sometimes we just to rant to blow off a little steam.  Well here is one of those times !

Those of us in the Real Estate Profession know how a large amount of general public feel about us.  They question our professionals; our code of conduct; our knowledge and abilities.  The average Joe often wonders if hiring a Real Estate Professional is really helpful.

Well I believe that most of us are those ultimate professionals who know our business; understand the market and always look out for our clients best interests.  

Then there those "others" out there....

Currently I am dealing with two of them.  They can't even return a phone call to answer a question on a property.  My clients ask me what the other agents have said to our questions.

For days I have called and for days I tell my clients; I don't have any information.  Gee, I'm a lot of help!  The agents broker/manager?  Left the voicemail.  No return call.  I guess the grape doesn't fall far from the vine.

What these agents are doing; simply by not returning a phone call; is showing the general public that maybe Real Estate Agents are not the "Professionals" they want to hire.  Heck; if I was my clients - I would wonder if I was doing my job!

All I can say to those of you who are looking for a Real Estate Professional to work with.  Interview a few.  Ask them how quickly they return phone calls or emails.  If they don't live up to your expectations; tell them to ship off and find one who does.  Most of us actually do our job!

Contact James Downing of the Downing Real Estate Group, if you are selling, buying or have questions!

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chevy Chase
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