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Real Estate Agent with JCS Realty

So I called a new lead the other day and we had a great conversation and set up a meeting for 2 days later. I called the day of the meeting to confirm the meeting time and place and he said that he needed to reschedule for the next morning. Then he doesn't show up for the meeting and we call and he reschedules again and then doesn't show up again. Now I can't get a hold of him. I really just don't understand. If you don't want to meet I totally understand but I don't like to be told one thing and have another thing done.

I am a really honest person and would like people to be honest with me. I am a real estate agent to help people find the home that will be perfect for them. I want them to be excited about finding a home and I want to be there to help them with that so the process can be a little less stressful. I want to work with people who want me to help them because that is what I am here to do, I am here to help them in the process of finding a home and make sure that things are done in there best interest.

This is my vent for the day. I hope there are people out there who are excited to find a new home and who would like some honest help along the way. If so I would love to be able to help you.

Comments (7)

Sherri Elliott
INTEGRITY TEAM - eXp Realty, LLC - Flower Mound, TX
Do not get discouraged. This happens to REALTORS a lot! Just do not be AVAILABLE at ANYTIME. Make them conform to your schedule. If you are Open everytime they ask..they will not value your time or appointments. I have a guy who had to reschedule twice, and now we are meeting on Monday at 3:00, he had to wait 2 weeks to get in with me again. Not an ACTIVE BUYER of course. he is an investor, and was referred to me. So he will be a great client, however I do not like to reschedule things, it messes up my entire schedule. So I have them learn up front ..ITS now or NEXT WEEK. Hope this helps!
Sep 21, 2007 04:41 AM
Kelly McDonald
Lagrange, KY
Greta, I can relate.  I had a commercial investor fly in from California several months ago, we (my partner and I) took this guy out and looked at property for a week straight, we even wrote up a contract on one that he liked.  We haven't been able to get a hold of him since he left to go back home.  I've called him on his cell, and he's even gone so far as to answer the phone, realize it's me, and hang up without saying a word.  It just doesn't make sense. I'm like you, I'm an honest agent and want to work with people who want my help.  In both of our situations, even just a "Thanks, but I've changed my mind" would have been fine. Blowing you off, is just not a professional way of handling things. I'm sorry this happend to you!
Sep 21, 2007 04:44 AM
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Recently after having a similar experience i learned my newest most favorite four letter word...  NEXT.

smile and go on,,, there are people out there who will appreciate your honesty and willingness to help them.

Sep 21, 2007 04:47 AM
Danny Nappi
Zest Realty - Riverview, FL
Greta , Nobody knows why some people do what they do. This is just one of the frustrating things in Real Esate you have to deal with and as Gail said previous just say next and move on. It is always good to vent as I do also but you have to put it behind you. Good Luck :)
Sep 21, 2007 04:56 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
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Greta, don't let the few seperate you from the many that will need your help.
Sep 21, 2007 04:57 AM
First Home Team
JCS Realty - Royal Oak, MI
Thank you all for the comments. I am feeling much better now and am ready to move on with clients that really want someone to help them. 
Sep 21, 2007 05:05 AM
Allison Werner
To Be Announced - Middletown, NJ
Hi Greta, It's funny, I have similar experiences as a recruiter! Agents tell me they want to meet with an office, and then not show up! Most of the time it's with new licensees that aren't aware they will need to work with other firms on their transactions, but it still is common courtesy to at least call if you are not going to make a meeting. If you don't have time, don't confirm the meeting, be honest about it!
Sep 21, 2007 05:53 AM