I know I like getting a paycheck. Of course early in my Real Estate Profession I didn't have enough experience or been taught how to ask for a Buyers Agreement. After getting burned and losing $11,000 with one client in my early career I learned in a hurry to ask for it. It is very painless really.
It is up to YOU to educate the public on how a professional Real Estate Agent works. We are not public servants and do not work for free. Take the time to ask them questions just like they are asking you questions. My first few questions to new clients are: "Are you working with any other agent or have you sign any agreements with anyone else". "Do you know what a Buyers Agent is"? I guarantee my clients are satisfied or allow clients to be relieved out of it if we find we are not a good fit.
Here is one of my favorite quotes that I read in one of Broker Bryant's blogs: I will never understand why so many Realtors consider the BBA unnecessary. Yet none of you would ever consider working with a seller without an agreement.
Why is that? I think its one of two things, one out of FEAR of rejection from the buyer or lack of training.
This is part of the May 31 day challenge.
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