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No, You May Not Come In!

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Real Estate Agent with Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real 0225221517

As I was showing houses yesterday everything was going well and my buyers and I were making progress chipping away at the 7 listings they wanted to see. We arrived to our 6th house which was vacant and bank owned and went inside to look around. As I was taking them through the house I saw a car pull up outside and didn’t think much of it assuming it was another agent. The house was all one level, the doorbell rang and I went to answer it while my clients were in the back portion of the house looking at bedrooms. A man by himself was at the door and as soon as I opened it started to walk in, I kindly asked if he was an agent and he said no, I was just driving by and I want to see inside. I stood my ground, all 5’2” of me and explained that he can’t come in without being represented by an agent. Even offered for him to sign a buyer broker agreement and set up an appointment for another day but, after about 5 minutes of repeating all the reasons that I wasn’t letting him in he became increasingly angry and started yelling at me. I don’t tolerate yelling and looked him dead in the eye and said I’m shutting the door now, have a nice day. Closed the door, locked it and went on with the showing, my clients were not amused at his behavior and were very kind about the whole situation.

 

I saw that he was still outside as we were leaving and knew he wasn’t finished with his tantrum. We came out and I locked the house up all while he was shouting obscenities…not a problem for me until he stepped in front of me as I was walking to my car demanding I let him in. Fortunately, for me my client is in the Army and stepped in between us. The man quickly got into his car and left. Had he not been there or stepped in I don’t know how it would have escalated, it’s a reminder to always keep safety in mind. Locking the door behind you as you go in the show a house is always a good idea because you never know who is going to invite themselves in!

Do not Enter

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Comments (5)

Lucien Vaillancourt
Native Sun Realty, Inc. - Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Florida Real Estate

Wow.  That is quite a story.  I think you handled the situation well.  It is amazing how some people think that because a home is vacant they have a right to enter.

Nov 14, 2011 07:26 AM
Jeff & Koreen Firnstahl
Team Firnstahl - Keller Williams Classic Realty - Andover, MN

What a heartpounding experience. Also a great reminder to stay safe! I will be reminding all of our agents about locking the doors during showings.

Nov 14, 2011 07:26 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Lucien- It never ceases to amaze me that some people think they have the right to enter a property without any screening process prior to do so. Never a dull moment! Thanks for your comment.

Team Firnstahl- I was a little nervous but, thankful for such great clients. It's definitely a good reminder, I too forget sometimes or just don't think I need too but, you never know.

Nov 15, 2011 02:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Amanda, this could have gone a different way, and glad you and your clients were safe, I don't answer the door, and ALWAYS keep the door locked.

Jan 20, 2013 10:16 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Joan- I think it's a good idea to keep the door locked too. I'm always shocked at how brazen people can be when it involves someone elses home!

Jan 20, 2013 10:56 PM