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What I learned in Real Estate this week.......

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Real Estate Agent with Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net

What I learned in Real Estate this week...........

It's another edition of What I learned in Real Estate this week.  Most are events that happened to me personally, some are things I just heard about, I hear stuff, OK? 

So, I here's what I learned (or relearned) recently....

  • Sometimes at the closing table, you will find yourself listening to the ODDEST of conversations, just go with it.
  • No matter how much we beg & plead, some agent's drag their feet when changing the status of a home.  Won't call if they see you have it scheduled, they just DON'T CARE about your prescious time or your client's disappointment if the home is ALREADY sold but they HAVEN'T UPDATED the status.  Period!
  • It amazes me what folks leave behind in foreclosed properties. 
  • You might think you have the perfect agent to refer someone to, they have to make that decision for themselves though, apprently.
  • Losing out on a home will make you think about putting in an offer on the next one MUCH QUICKER.
  • Wells Fargo's short sale department still leaves something to be desired.  Ok, alot.
  • Don't think you are doing a client any favors by assuming they know what you are talking about, ask them, explain the process, give more information than necessary.
  • A small, thoughtful "Welcome Home" present to a seller or buyer can mean so much to them. Sometimes, it really is the little things!
  • Never, ever tell a homeowner how many days it will take to sell their home, you aren't a fortune teller. 

AND! My last lesson from last week:

  • If something works, stick with it, if it doesn't, ditch it. 

Posted by

Kristin Moran

Specializing in San Antonio & surrounding cities
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RE/MAX Access - Realtor®/Owner

KristinMoran@Remax.net 210.313.7397 www.SistersThatSell.com

Buy a home from me, use the truck to move for free!

 

                

Comments(11)

Justin Dibbs
Fairway Independent Mortgage - Ashburn, VA
Mortgage Advisor

Yep, we learn something new every day in this business.  I like you you made a weekly post out of it, what a great idea.

Nov 14, 2011 05:48 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Kristin-it's an amazing business always something to be learned! Thanks for sharing.

 

Best

Nov 14, 2011 05:50 AM
Julie Stevenson
Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood, Okemos, MI - Okemos, MI

Great topic to blog about!  I hope you don't mind if I copy it....

Nov 14, 2011 05:51 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Hey Justin - I try to but some weeks there's just not alot of new or exciting stuff to write about!

You got that right, Adrian!

Of course Julie! Copy away! THanks for stopping by.

Nov 14, 2011 05:57 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Sounds like some really good lessons to learn or relearn Kristin :)!  

Nov 14, 2011 06:00 AM
Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

Sometimes you just have to smile and nod to get past it...

Nov 14, 2011 06:27 AM
Jeanna Martinez
RE/MAX Access - Schertz, TX

Great lessons Kristin...ya never know what each day will bring in this business =)

Nov 14, 2011 06:29 AM
Kristin Moran
Owner - RE/MAX Access - KristinMoran@Remax.net - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio,TX - Real Estate - 210-313-7397

Brenda - did I misspell relearn?  I dropped the hyphen, thanks! 

Donna - you said it lady!

Jeanna - right on!

Nov 14, 2011 06:56 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Huh?  I have no idea if you misspelled anything, lol :)!  Glad I could help, lol :)!

Nov 14, 2011 08:41 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Kristin, Very interesting week you had. I can certainly relate to quite a few of those things, but the one the is so upsetting is when agents fail to change the Status in that MLS. Now, I get in the habit of calling before I go out to show because I don't want my buyers to be disappointed.

Nov 14, 2011 02:38 PM
Cheryl Dickson
Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK
Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

I really enjoy your blogs. This series is so informative and really helpful. I'm a full time student at the School of Hard Knocks, and love learning from everyone's trials and tribulations. Thanks for sharing!

Nov 23, 2011 02:02 AM