So what can 1.5 agents do in 3 weeks that one agent cannot do in 3 months?

A few weeks ago, I met my parents, another couple and his sister for lunch.  I'll be honest.  I did not want to go. While Hacienda is not a bad place to eat, it is just not my favorite place to eat.

However, that day was a great day to go.  As some of you know, I've been a mortgage professional, but in the last few years I decided to get my real estate license.  I never really intended to list or sell.  I have a new business plan, but more on that later.  So, as I ate lunch with my parents and our friends the topic flipped over to real estate.

I saw eyes roll all around the table, and soon my opinion was asked about "Agent X" (her identity is being concealed to protect her arrogance, ignorance and laziness) here in Michigan City. I expressed my opinion about "Agent X" very carefully as to not upset the apple cart. (if there was one)

Well, that is when the floodgates of despair and anger opened up.  Our friend's sister has been "working" with "Agent X" for 3 months to buy a home.  Yes, to buy a home; not sell her home.  Oh, did I mention she was a cash buyer.  Let me repeat that for those that are hard of sight.  She was a cash buyer.

So, I will admit that I went in CYB mode (cover your butt), and I asked all the pertinent questions.
  • Did you sign anything with "Agent X"?
  • Has she shown you any homes?
  • Are you really a cash buyer?
  • Are you sure you never signed anything with "Agent X"?
  • Do you want me to help you?
We talked over the next half-hour, I explained to them why I could not be her real estate agent and helpr her find a home in Michigan City, and why I would have someone call her that day or the next to show her homes.  I took some notes while talking with her to find out what she was looking for in a home, her price range and how soon she wanted to move. As she has been living in a trailer next to her brothers house for 3 months while she waited for "Agent X".

So, what can 1.5 agents do in 3 weeks that 1 agent cannot do in 3 months?  

Work together to find a woman in need of a new home.  

You see, she closed on her new home today. She is a happy homeowner once again.

What has it done for me outside of a referral fee?  Well, hold onto your seats, that is coming soon.


 

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8 Comments on What can 1.5 agents do in 3 weeks that one agent cannot do in 3 months

JUL
19
2011
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Dave, some agents just aren't meant to be buyer's agents (and some aren't meant to be seller's agents).
1:02pm • #1
225,942 Points 5 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Dave-I have to agree with Vickie and sometimes personalities don't click. Why didn't your sister ask you in the first place?
1:08pm • #2
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I would agree, but do not tell someone that you will find them a home and never return their calls or even lift a finger to help

 

Dave 
1:08pm • #3
320,677 Points

It is good to see your Sister was able to find the home she wanted maybe you asked her some questions the other Realtor didn't.
1:11pm • #4
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Marco & Pat

 

She was my parents friends sister, and I am an agent in referral. Since, I had no intention of listing or selling. I never told many that I had my license in the first place. 

 

Dave
1:56pm • #5
JUL
24
2011
110,777 Points 5 Featured Posts

Far too many agents waiting for someone else to make a deal for them Dave.  They got lazy and fat during the glory days of 200-2005 and let the new agents do all the work while they piled up commissions.  It's a new world now, one where the aggressive will most likely drive the others out of the real estate business. 

 

Love to see a post on your thoughts about MLS in general, anti-competitive, monopolistic and ready for a google/facebook disruption soon?   I think so.  

 

Steve Dalton

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12:51pm • #6
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Steve, I think there are some great things coming and that a lot of agents will be caught with their pants down. You are the old days of the large offices controlling the "ari waves" are dying on the vine. I am exicted about what I have coming very soon ..

 

Dave
11:05pm • #7
JUL
25
2011

Dave, Great message -team work will always get it done.  It is when people get lazy or complacent that needs/expectations aren't met.  I struggle with that everyday in Las Vegas.
Michael Rodriguez
12:48am • #8


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