Here's the thing...I am a Realtor. And I LOVE what I do!! And while I don't think I have made the overstepping movement yet, I recently had to catch myself. I was at a yard sale and could not get over the house. Beautiful setting, with a fair amount of land, lots of mature trees....such character to the detail of the exterior of the home. Not only did I want to ask the owners if they were having a yard sale because they were thinking of moving, but I REALLY was dying to see the inside of the home. For those of you saying OMG, she didn't....don't worry. I did not ask to tour the home. But I really, really wanted to!!
Cooper Jacobs - Seattle, WA
206-850-8841
Hi Dawn! That is funny - I find myself wanting to do things like this, too. It is natural - I love houses and finding little nests for people to live so why wouldn't I be curious when something moves me? LOL You just have to make sure not to come off as a pushy salesperson when doing it:)
Oct 28, 2009 02:42 AM
Residential, Investment properties, rehab projects, property management, luxury homes, new construction! - Katy, TX
Broker, Katy, Houston, Cypress 77450,77494,77095
Just wondering why you wouldn't ask if they were moving...is that overstepping?
Oct 28, 2009 02:44 AM
Gibbs Realty and Auction Company - Columbia, SC
I would have asked if they were selling and maybe for a tour depending on how the conversation went. Maybe I'm overstepping.
Oct 28, 2009 02:49 AM
'Til Dawn Real Estate - Raleigh, NC
I think asking if they were planning on moving would have been fine and conversational enough. Asking to walk through their home....that's where I think I would have been overstepping! LOL
Oct 28, 2009 02:49 AM
United Brokers Group - Gilbert, AZ
I am like you! I love looking at great homes that have that special something. However, I do not think...if done correctly...that asking if they are moving or inquiring about the house is out of line. I think overstepping is when Realtors are to pushy..just do it gently!
Oct 28, 2009 02:50 AM
'Til Dawn Real Estate - Raleigh, NC
Hmmm...some interesting feedback here....now I'm wishing I would have asked to see the home!! Maybe they will do another sale before the holidays... Or I could send a note card to the home along with my business card and just let them know their home piqued my curiosity...
Oct 28, 2009 02:59 AM
Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Providing the very best of service to Sellers and
Not overstepping at all. It was perfectly logical to think the homeowners may be preparing for a move. You were just doing what any good agent would - searching for new business through the normal course of the day.
Oct 28, 2009 04:06 AM
John l scott - Port Orchard, WA
Real estate broker
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