The Reaction of Asking for Proof Of Identification Can Be Interesting
When you are in a restaurant, and the next table over a fellow patron is asked for proof of age before completing an alcohol order, you either hear someone flattered or routinely riffling through their wallet to get the ID. In some situations, you need to prove something about yourself. If someone who wanted to buy alcohol was carded in that same scenario, but got all huffy and puffy about it and insulted, what would you think? Well, if they looked young, you may think they were trying to pull one over on the restaurant. Or that they were very put off by having to prove themselves. Get over it. We've all been there.
It's not uncommon in our market to run into other buyer tours coming and going from the listings we show. Most agents are respectful and give each other space. In winter, you may take different levels to view. In summer, you may wait outside. If an agent has gained lockbox access and retrieved the key, it is unprofessional to hand it over, or let another party in, without verifying that there is a licensed agent present.
Two weeks ago, when in a home, I had a family pounding on the door I'd locked behind my tour group. It's a habit for me to lock doors behind me. Safety first. When I got to the door, a middle aged lady in jeans, leather boots and a furry vest tried to walk past me to gain entry to the home, a family behind her. I stopped and asked if their agent was with them. She was so insulted as she spat out, "I AM THE AGENT," and flashed her credentials.
Couple of lessons here. Number one, don't be upset if I ask for your credentials. I don't want to let just anyone into a listing. And I'm sure as a Listing Agent, you'd appreciate that. Number two, dress like you are the professional. I shouldn't have to guess who the agent is. Jeans and leather boots with a furry vest? Come on! You can do better than that.
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