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Why I Never Answer The Phone When Another Agent Calls-Part IV What Does A Buyer's Agent REALLY Need To Know???

Reblogger Shanna Hall

Real Estate Agent with Real Estate Solutions 2002018857

April 25, 2010 12:37 PM

I am re-blogging this post so that I can assure any and all potential clients that I do not work this way!!!! I answer all of my phone calls as they come in and on the rare occasion that I am unable- I have a four hour call return policy.

What does a potential buyer's agent REALLY need to know about a property I have listed for sale?

Let me clear again, what I mean by "property" in this case is a standard residential suburban property.

I am not talking about a shopping center, or a 10,000 acre ranch, or an abandoned amusement park, or a movie star mansion, or a house made out a missile silo or anything like that.

Also, I have to say that I am talking about my part of California.

Real estate law or Local Brotherhood Of Real Estate Agent's Bylaws and MLS regulations may vary by state.

In my opinion, this is what a potential buyer's agent needs to know:

ITEM 1. How To Show The Property (Days and Times Available/Lock Boxes And Location/Occupancy Status/Special Instructions: Pets?/How To Make An Appointment, Etc.)

ITEM 2. How To Write An Offer On The Property (Where To Send The Offer/What That Offer Must Include/What Happens To Offers After Delivery, Etc.)

ITEM 3. The Status Of A Property (How Many Offers/Status of Offers/Short Sale Negotiation Status, Etc.)

ITEM 4. Information About The Property Gained From RELIABLE Sources (Mandatory Seller's Disclosures/Inspection Reports/Agent Reports, Etc.)

***If any agent out there can add to my list of things that a potential buyer's agent REALLY needs to know, please post a comment below.****

And I don't mean what they could possibly ask, or might be curious about, or might want to know.

I mean, if you were representing a seller's best interests, what would information would you advise the seller to provide?

That and no more.

Thank you very much for your time,

Edward

Check Out The Other Posts In This Series:

Why I Never Answer The Phone When Another Agent Calls-Part I Introduction

Why I Never Answer The Phone When Another Agent Calls-Part II What Kind Of Angry Agent Are You???

Why I Never Answer The Phone When Another Agent Calls-Part III To The Virgins, To Make Much Of Time

Why I Never Answer The Phone When Another Agent Calls-Part IV What Does A Buyer's Agent REALLY Need To Know???

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Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Shanna~ I have read this and find it hard to believe that this is seriously how Edward feels. There has to be more to it.....

Apr 25, 2010 04:58 PM

Randy Dodd

Rosanna's Realty - Abilene, TX

ePro, GRI, TAHS

Not answering the phone i would think is not good bussiness. Returning calls you are not ABLE TO ANSWER is good bussiness.

Apr 25, 2010 05:10 PM

Karen Watkins

LRA Real Estate Group LLC - Mesa, AZ

I try to answer the phone or messages every time.

Apr 25, 2010 05:18 PM

Shanna Hall

Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO

I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

The only time I do not answer my phone is wehn I am writing a contract with my buyers, presenting a contract to my sellers, or already on a phone call... Yes, I answer the phone while I am showing my clients houses- some people view that as wrong- the way my clients view it is that they know they can get a hold of me at all times- If the call is not urgent I politely ask if I can call them back when I am finished showing houses. Have not had a problem yet- adnI ahve been doing this about 9-10 years...!

Apr 25, 2010 05:25 PM

Jeff Lorenzen

Keller Williams Park City Real Estate - Park City, UT - Park City, UT

Park City Real Estate

Shanna, I wouldn't dignify Edward's post with a comment. But I agree with you -- we have to answer our phones. As someone who works mostly with buyers, I always call the listing agent before showing. In Park City, most of our listings either request it or require it ("appointment required"). Plus, it gives me a chance to learn more about the property than I can via the MLS. 12 pictures and a 4 line blurb can only tell you so much. Sometimes there's a story to go with the property that the buyers enjoy hearing. And sometimes it's just good to build a relationship with another agent with whom you might be doing business. Keep up the good work. And have a great day!

Apr 25, 2010 05:30 PM

Tom Priester

Paradise Sharks - Jupiter, FL

Paradise Sharks

Crazy. But there are some agents calls that can drive you bonkers!

Apr 25, 2010 09:14 PM

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