We got a call from an agent wanting to show one of our short sale listings. The seller, like many sellers who find themselves unable to pay their mortgage, is working all the hours he can to keep his job....and his financial head above water. He also has a dog that requires removal before showings...not a real "agent or buyer friendly" kind of bark/bite guy.
The agent wanted an almost immediate showing....the time did not work for the seller and he gave me 3 other whole days that he would work to accommodate the buyer....he well understands the need to sell...he is also so tired he isn't sure what day it is ...what time it is....and we sure understand/empathisize with that...the selling agent does not.
"Well...if 
he is facing foreclosure he should make his house available ANYTIME or he'll Never sell it," he snapped....crackled and popped.
"Gee....I am not going to tell a seller who is working every hour he can that he must accomodate your short notice showing....whether you are a buyer's agent OR a seller's agent...with short sales...compassion is the first order of the day. He isn't being uncooperative....he is offering several other times and will do his best."
CLICK ! Hmmmm...might have lost a showing...if the patience of the buyer is as short as the patience of the agent, it would not have worked anyway.
Short sales...long patience...great compassion...good outcome for all concerned.
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