An out of area agent calls up yelling at me as I won't show his client a house without him there unless I have a referral agreement - I say thank you.

I have an agent who wants the keys to the house for her client before the close of escrow - I say, I am so sorry, I do not do that. It closes - you get the keys. I will be happy to meet you and client there anytime you wish to view the home.

I have a friend who calls to ask me questions about her realtor. I say - I am sorry that unless you sign with me as your agent, I cannot speak to you about the sale of your home. You need to call your agent and I am sure she can answer your questions.

I have a bank who is asking for the same short sale information to be sent over for the 4th time. I say - no problem. I have it right here.

I have a client with 542 credit who is short saling his house and needs a place to live. After being denied on 4 homes,I find him a great home for $1200 a month and he says "he wants to think about it." In a few days, I get a call from an agent for a referral for him on a home he wants to rent for $1700 a month and she wants to know if he can afford it. I tell her kindly, to check his paystubs. I do not have an agency on him for this home.

These are afew situations where I feel we as agents and brokers really need to watch ourselves and our clients. There is alot of legal liability for not only what we do, but what we say. I try to take my time before responding.

 

 

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11 Comments on I take the high road ------

AUG
05
2011
706,098 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lori, Excellent advice. Too many folks these days want pro bono from agents like you and me. I have heard this situation about getting the keys  before funding several times recently. I really can not believe people actually ask that question. Hang in there and thinking before speaking in this or any other business is always a wise thing to do.
10:44am • #1
343,352 Points 12 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

Lori - I have to admit that sometimes these types of questions make me lose my sunny disposition!  But, if you are able to take the the high road, then I think that is wonderful!
11:28am • #2
596,146 Points 70 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

 Lori -BRAVO!!!  WTG!!!  You're a class act!!!  If more Realtors/agents operated this way, we would probably see a lot less violations (at least here in CA we would).

Clapping Hands
12:15pm • #3
191,385 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Lori - you are right we have to watch this. I recently attended a seminar and the attorney speaking indicated that we should not engage any type of conversation with a buyer who has an agency agreement with another agent. Even if they are the buyers of our listings. Everything should go thru their agent.
1:41pm • #4
321,548 Points 18 Featured Posts Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Lori, great answers you gave.  What gets me the most is when someone asks me what they should do in their on going transaction.  Ask your agent, that's why they get paid for.
4:30pm • #5
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I love all your input. Thanks for the comments.
4:42pm • #6
AUG
07
2011
534,459 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lori--I agree with all the points you make here.  I am glad that Donne K. sent me here.
4:28pm • #7
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That is absolutely awesome Lori-  I wish more agents were like you :)!
5:23pm • #8
133,343 Points 7 Featured Posts

I came here from Donne's post. You make some great point - other realtors should follow them
7:20pm • #9
AUG
08
2011
617,683 Points 60 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Lori ---

I'm sure there will be a few more situations that will challenge you. But no worries...you will always pick the best and most ethical position.

Do you believe in karma?

Take care

 
4:49am • #10
AUG
10
2011
511,432 Points 12 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Lori, I like this one enough to reblog it.  I would just hope that all my agents are as smart as you are.
4:37pm • #11


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