I love blogging. I love the contacts made here on Active Rain. I also love all the information shared to help me improve as a professional and often, a better person.
So when it came to my 74 year old dad who wanted to sell his properties - and had no clue where to start to find a good Realtor in his town, of course I looked to Active Rain. After several prospects - it's narrowed down. A few more emails and phone calls - the "Wow you sound terrific!" Realtor meets Dad. He "wow's" Dad too - and listing agreements signed!
Let me just say - my dad is easy. You tell him the price, what the fees are, what he needs to do, when he needs to do it - and done. You couldn't ask for an easier seller. All he wants in return? Tell him what's going on - even if nothing is going on.
I should have known there might be some issues when the listing agent talks me and my dad out of a referral fee. And then, handed us off to a "partner". Five months later it has been nothing but frustration for Dad. No communication since the day he signed - no updates - nothing. When he finally got hold of "Wow Realtor" - excuses and more excuses. Of course, Dad is wondering where in the heck did I find this guy and "by the way - I am going to fire him."
If you are going to portray yourself as a client oriented, wonderful professional and you are here to gain referrals and business - bare minimum do what you say you are going to do or don't even put it out there. I'm just sayin'.... be who you blog about.
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