I know the market is tough.
I know listings are often taking a lot more time and effort to sell, and are often sitting a lot longer with so much competitive inventory around it.
I know sellers often dont quite understand the reality of selling in this current market climate.
BUT !!!
That DOESNT mean that you should keep your sellers in the dark, ignore their requests for updates, and generally just let the listing sit and hope that the phone rings !!!
Today I got a call from a Seller, who has their home on the market with a different agent, but hasnt been able to reach that agent for any updates, or recommendations, or support, for weeks, and so picked up the phone and called me, who he found with a quick internet search for reliable agents serving his town ! He sounded very disheartened, and tried to ask a bunch of questions about what I thought his agent should be doing for him !
So, Mr Listing Agent, I politely mentioned to 'your' client that I really wasnt at liberty to chat too much about his listing, or any of my approaches to selling homes right now as he was under contract with another agent, and I suggested he call you for a heart to heart ...
.... if he calls you - I SUGGEST YOU PICK UP YOUR PHONE, AND HAVE THE CONVERSATION, NO MATTER HOW TOUGH IT MAY BE, OR YOUR REPUTATION IS GOING TO CONTINUE TO DECLINE !
... just an FYI Mr Listing Agent ;o)
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