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DON'T APOLOGIZE....USE ME!

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Real Estate Agent with Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 CalBRE # 01188158

I have some very nice clients...in fact, they are so nice that they are apologizing for making me work.  They feel bad when they "bother me" to show houses.  They feel bad when I offer to give them comps for the house they want to make an offer on.  I have explained that this is my job; this is what I get paid for.  So, to be very clear, here are the things I expect to do for my buyer clients:

  • Give referrals for lenders, inspectors, insurance companies, escrow and title companies, etc.
  • Provide a list of homes that fit your wish list.
  • Show you as many homes as it takes to find the perfect property.
  • Advise you as to the pros and cons of each home.
  • Write a strong offer that will compete with any other offer to get you the home.
  • Negotiate the contract with the other party.
  • Make appointments and meet any and all inspectors necessary.
  • Negotiate any repairs necessary.
  • Oversee escrow and title to ensure proper charges and documentation
  • Work with you lender to be sure contract dates are adhered to.
  • Be with you during signing in case any questions arise.
  • Do a final walk through to be certain the house is in the same condition or repairs have been made prior to close.
  • Provide you keys to the property once it records.
  • Be available for any future issues that might arise after recording.

Now, please, use me!

 

Comments(11)

Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Paula ~ please, please...use me and abuse me!  I hear what you are saying!!!

Oct 13, 2011 03:07 PM
Nor Yeretsian
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc. - Toronto, ON
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc., Brokerage Toronto

Good list Paula.

It is nice to have great clients that do not take you or your services for granted.

cheers

Nor

www.envoycapitol.com

Oct 13, 2011 03:08 PM
Yvonne Van Camp REALTOR
To Buy and Sell Real Estate, see me at Southwest Missouri Realty - Springfield, MO
"Home"work, I have the Answers!

Nice job desccription!

Oct 13, 2011 03:09 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
850-476-4494 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

Surely they will continue to use you but I know what you mean.

Oct 13, 2011 03:17 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Dawn!
It is so odd to try to get people to let you work on their behalf!  I feel guilty that they are not allowing me to do my job!

Hi Nor!
...and truly they don't!  They are so nice!

Hi Yvonne!
I thought of a few  more after I posted it, like making sure all disclosures are presented and completed correctly.

Hi Charles!
I do think they will allow me to continue to help them...mainly because they know I will work hard on their behalf.

Paula Swayne

Oct 13, 2011 04:04 PM
Thom Abbott
MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA
Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

Oh honey...in my market these days, they use me, they abuse me...I feel like a .....

Our market (at least for me) is all rentals, and to get them to convert is like trying to turn water into wine.

Heavy sigh!

 

Oct 13, 2011 04:06 PM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Thom!
Isn't our business interesting?  Our problem is that we don't have enough homes to sell!  We would love some of that shadow inventory released!
Paula Swayne

Oct 13, 2011 04:25 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

So true!!!  Whenever someone apologizes for bothering me I tell them I get paid when someone bothers me!  I hope you are well!

Oct 14, 2011 01:45 AM
Paula Swayne
Dunnigan, Realtors, Sacramento (916) 425-9715 - Sacramento, CA
Realtor-Land Park, East Sac & Curtis Park -Dunniga

Hi Susan!
Nice to be back!  That's what I say as well...and yet I have one who insists on doing her own comps.  Oh well...I will try to advise her when she comes up with an offering price if it is off.
Paula Swayne

Oct 14, 2011 05:05 AM
Amy Robinson
London Pierce Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Realtor, Scottsdale Arizona Homes For Sale

Paula,  Can you send some of your nice clients my way : )

Oct 16, 2011 04:32 PM
Trey Thurmond
BCR Realtors - College Station, TX
College Station , Texas Homes

Very nice list you created..I will refer to it . Hope business is good for you.

Nov 10, 2011 04:36 PM