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Who Wants A PopTart? They're Quick and Easy but Really Not Satisfying!

By Leesa Finley

Real Estate Broker/Owner with RED Properties NC #129285

October 08, 2010 09:31 AM

Do you know what a PopTart is? Besides the yummy, sugar-filled breakfast treat it is also the nickname given to Real Estate agents that "pop up" and run out the door at the drop of a hat when a buyer or seller calls.

If that is what you are seeking in a Real Estate agent then I am not be the one for you.

I love it when I receive emails and phone calls from people that are interested in moving to the area or need help in selling their current home - That's a given. I take my job seriously and this is not something that I do "on the side". It is important to me that I work with serious buyers and sellers. I respect my buyers and sellers time and expect nothing less in return. Each day is filled with WORK from 6am until 7pm at night. Here are some differences between a PopTart agent and me:

PopTart Agent	Me!
Will agree to meet you at a home in 15 mins when they have never net you before	Will NOT meet you at a home until we have discussed your wants and needs, your buying power and commitment to the process
Will send you every comp in your neighborhood via email to help you determine your list price for your home	Will NOT send you comps but will require a personal visit to your home to determine what it is about your home that stands out
Could care less if you email them back because they are answering every ridiculous email/phone call and just KNOW that one of them will eventually turn into business	DO expect you to return my emails or phone calls in a timely manner. The time I spend working for you is valuable to me and therefore I do expect the same in return
Will show you homes without a prequalification letter or knowing your lender	Will not show you homes until I have spoken directly with your lender and have a pre-APPROVAL letter in my file
Will leave their son’s soccer game on a Saturday because you are sitting in front of a home that you just “have to see” at that very moment because you’ll be too busy later at your own child’s birthday party	Will NOT jeopardize my family time for a whim. If there is a home that you want to see that you think “fits” your needs I can research it and make an appropriate appointment and a mutually acceptable time for you, me AND the seller

If you see a common theme throughout then you are correct - it is RESPECT! I work very hard each and everyday and will ALWAYS do my best to take care of my most serious Buyers and Sellers.

When you are ready to start your home search and you have reached the point that you are seeking a serious, dedicated, a highly committed Realtor® then by all means, give me a call. I will do everything I can to help you find that home of your dreams.

If you are serious about selling your home and you are seeking advice from a professional that knows the area, has top notch marketing skills and is dedicated to getting your home sold for the most amount of money in the least amount of time then I am just that Realtor® you are looking for and I am only a phone call away!

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Barbara Chatterton

The Stark Company Realtors, Madison WI - Madison, WI

Greater Madison Wisconsin Area Realtor

What a fabulous metaphor, Leesa. Great post-should bring you some business! : )

Oct 08, 2010 10:16 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks, Barbara! Buyers and sellers just need to understand that there are some of us in this business for business and not just for the fun of it!

Oct 08, 2010 10:28 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Like this one, Leesa. I have heard the term before, but you give such great examples here that contract what a pop tart agent would do. Love it.

Oct 08, 2010 01:08 PM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks, Chris Ann! Whew - there are quite a few agents in this area that will drop everything and go - that is so wrong on so many levels!

Oct 08, 2010 01:43 PM

Steve Baklaich

RE/MAX Results St Cloud Mn real estate - Saint Cloud, MN

Treating Buyers & Sellers to Full Service Always.

Hi Leesa, I have not heard the term Pop-tart used to describe this type of behavior, but it fits. I am suggesting, this is a very nicely presented and accurate post!

Oct 09, 2010 03:27 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Hey Leesa, this is very straight forward and honest, love it! :) If you are putting 110% in to do what needs to be done to help your client, they should do the same on their part. I would hire you not even thinking twice :)

Oct 09, 2010 05:49 AM

Denise Roberts

New Colony Properties, LLC - Pinehurst, NC

e-PRO, REALTOR - Specializing in Pinehurst, NC Area

Leesa,

I've never heard the term 'Pop-Tart' agent before, but I LOVE it and I will now use it. I completely agree with everything you said. I, too, will not drop everything for someone I've never met.

I got a call just 2 days ago. Person says: "I would like to see your listing at XXXX, but I only have time to do it for the next 30 minutes." I, of course, replied: "Sorry, I'm busy right now, but if you would like to schedule an appt. to meet me at my office tomorrow, then I'd be happy to show my listing." Needless to say, I never heard from that person again.

Oct 09, 2010 07:03 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks so much, Steve - I greatly appreciate the reblog! I work VERY hard and it just isn't my style to "jump" until I know a buyer or sellers motivation.

Oct 09, 2010 07:08 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks, Laura - I will go WAY above and beyond for a client that is serious and dedicated to the process! If they aren't then I just can't waste valuable time when I could be with another client that is.

Oct 09, 2010 07:33 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Oh, Denise - that is so frustrating - I KNOW! I am sure that is the same client that has at least 5 other agents "jumping" every time they call.

Oct 09, 2010 08:22 AM

Mary Kay Hopkins

Mary Kay Hopkins, LLC e-PRO, GRI, CRS, CRB - Lake Charles, LA

e-PRO,GRI,CRS

Leesa, yet another suggest-able post. And, as always, thoughtfully stated.

Oct 09, 2010 08:27 AM

David O'Doherty

Clayton, NC

Clayton NC Homes, Raleigh, NC

Leesa, I was a new agent once and drop everything I did on a regular basis.....never amounted to a hill of beans.

Oct 09, 2010 08:30 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

HA! Thanks so much, Mary Kay! I have had SO many posts suggested lately and not a one makes it - way too funny!

Oct 09, 2010 09:07 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

It rarely ever does, David, you're right!

Oct 09, 2010 10:08 AM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

This is very well stated. I work later hours of 10-9 range each weekday and by appointment on Saturday. I usually need a day's lead time to prepare and do my research and adjust my schedule for an appointment. All appointments are welcome, and adequate preparation time is important, too.

Oct 17, 2010 03:56 PM

MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900

Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA

Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Sad to say, I've been guilty in the past of sometimes being a pop-tart...however I now run my business in a business-like manner.

Oct 17, 2010 04:03 PM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

That's the key, Cheryl - preparation! Why would a buyer want an agent to just show up and not be well informed about the property they want to see???

Oct 18, 2010 02:12 AM

Ritu Desai 703-625-4949

Samson Properties - Chantilly, VA

Northern Virginia,Washington DC & Maryland Realtor

Very thoughtful comparable!! Added for suggest.

Oct 18, 2010 05:11 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

I think many of us have at one time or another, Michelle - and then ya learn....... ;)

Oct 19, 2010 08:40 AM

Leesa Finley

RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC

RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Thanks, Rita - you know I appreciate it!

Oct 20, 2010 12:40 AM

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