Is it OKAY to BOTHER other AGENTS on THANKSGIVING?

If buyer's have you out showing them homes on Thanksgiving or on any holiday, you would think they are VERY serious.  I would not mind a phone call from an agent who is looking at one of my listings and would hope that any of my seller's would be flexible enough to allow them in for a quick look.

If buyer's have you out showing them homes on Thanksgiving or on any holiday, you would think they are VERY serious.  I would not mind a phone call from an agent who is looking at one of my listings and would hope that any of my seller's would be flexible enough to allow them in for a quick look.

I am not sure how many sellers would want to show their house while hosting Thanksgiving. If they are not hosting, then they are probably not home and you can use the lockbox....correct?

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It's Thanksgiving, don't call, don't show on Thanksgiving. We tend to forget what is really important, family and friends, selling a house can happen another day.

I agree with the majority of comments! Let's not forget that we are in a business of "service". True our service is not that essential, but I always feel obligated to call & arrange showings for whatever day works for my clients. And if someone calls me on a holiday regarding one of my listings I always answer my phone. I feel that's the least I can do for my seller clients.

Every market is different.  In this one, it would be bad taste to call but okay to text or email.  Then again, I would want that call, text or email if it was one of my listings.  There are many agents here who get upset if you call them on Sunday though.

I see nothing wrong with trying to contact another agent on any day.  If I am not interested in doing business, I do not answer the phone.  I only checked my email on when I got up on Thanksgiving, and I actually left my phone at home when I went to my Mothers for the day

Kathy, I would have to wonder how serious a buyer is that waits until Thanksgiving Day to decide to go look at properties. As a buyers agent I would schedule for a different day. BUT as a listing agent I would have no problem if you called me. I probably won't answer but you can call.

I would definitely call or text the listing agent before assuming that Thanksgiving was a "Go direct" day or "no show" day. If the agent didn't answer it wouldn't surprise me or put me off. Everyone has their own comfort level with being contacted on a holiday. That goes for sellers, too. Some won't allow a showing when they have company, while some set another couple of places at the table! And if they are away for the holiday, they would not mind a showing.

My phone was on silent most of the day, but I checked for messages every couple of hours . . . if I got a call to show one of my listings, I would have wanted the opportunity to respond.

Send a text or email the agent. If you they want their home sold, they will respond.

Kathy...

Our standard protocol on owner occupied homes is no showings on Thankgiving. Christmas Day. New Years Day. Easter Sunday. Other than that we really do expect our Sellers to cooperate. If they don't or make it tough to show the house, we fire them :) 

TLW...ROAR!

If there was a few thousands dollars on the line and It's from a number I DON'T know then I'll pick it up.  Seems odd to answer numbers you don't know but it could be the next sale.  I work too much though so I might be slightly alone here.

Emailing was a good idea whoever posted that.  I'd say a text message to depending on the agent.

I would always make the call and just take it from there.  If it works out fine, if it doesn't at least you tried! 

I'm not against taking a call or an email but I do respect my owners and would back them if they had a family event going and weren't going to allow showings.  The holidays are tough to work around, but if you're on the market during them exceptions within reason should expected.

I would call.  We work a lot of holidays as agents.

If your buyer is real serisous I'd call. If the agents don't want calls they'll turn thier phone off, right?

Hi Kathy. For me business does not stop on holidays so I do call and would call. ~ Lana

I would send an email or txt them, depending on time of day I would call. If they check emails or message great if not its ok, I understand its the holidays. The same goes for late night or weekend inquires. I have answered txt and emails via Blackberry when I can not pick up the phone.

Text the agent - that's not a big deal.  I too would want to be sure if the home is occupied or vacant.  Here in AZ we denote that in the MLS info to agents so it is a bit easier  And when it's a vacant home I make it very clear to agents VACANT - show 24/7.

Good luck and hope your showing went well!

I read your follow up and I agree, make the call. If you have 10 families the odds are 1/2 are going to another family members home anyway. So you have a 50% chance of the home being vacant and they know they want their home sold, no matter what the day is.